SkillShow Stories
Welcome to your all-access pass to the game behind the game. Dive into our blog for exclusive videos of today’s top pros back when they were high school athletes, highlights of the next generation of rising stars, expert advice on creating standout recruiting videos, and behind-the-scenes insights that every athlete, parent, and coach will love. Whether you're chasing a scholarship or just love the grind, there's something here for you. Check it out and get inspired by the stories that are shaping the future of sports.
Not every great catcher was supposed to be a catcher. Some of the most legendary prep players of the century weren't traditional backstops at all — they were multi-sport stars, position-switchers, or even pitchers who just happened to strap on the gear and dominate. For the All-Century Team, we wanted to highlight not just the numbers, but the stories. And behind the plate, the stories are anything but ordinary.
Every so often, a story reminds me exactly why we started SkillShow . Years ago, at a Perfect Game showcase, a dad came up to us. He told us his son wasn’t getting much attention from college recruiters. A great athlete and a great person, just flying under the radar. He asked if we could make a video to help his son get seen. We said yes. From that event, we made him a SkillShow recruiting video. Then he asked, “Could you do one for my daughter too? She’s a softball player.” So we did. Same afternoon on a side field that was across the street from the showcase. Brother, sister, and dad all out there helping each other, chasing the same dream, together with my father and I as we ran our business trying to help families like them. Fast forward a few years... That “under-scouted” kid went on to become an All-American at UConn , a first-round draft pick , and one of the most exciting players in Major League Baseball. That kid was George Springer , currently on the Toronto Blue Jays. (His sister was Nicole, a highly accomplished collegiate player, Puerto Rican National Team player and college coach!) Stories like that remind me what this work is really about. Helping athletes and families believe in themselves, get seen, and find opportunity. At SkillShow, we’ve had the privilege of working with tens of thousands of incredible families like the Springers. And every time a player’s journey comes full circle, it reinforces one truth: Talent deserves to be seen. And we help Show their Skills!
SkillShow picks the best high school shortstop of this century. We consider Bobby Witt Jr., Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor. Check out the video.
Who is the best high school first baseman since 2000? Eric Hosmer? Joey Votto? Freddie Freeman? Pete Alonso? We compare their games and make our selection.