Are College Prospect Camps a Money Grab? Parent Weighs $150+ Fees vs. Multi-School Showcase

A parent of a 2028 baseball player asks how to tell whether college prospect camps are legitimate recruiting opportunities or expensive "money grabs," after multiple schools suggested attending their $150+ camps. One school is promoting a Midwest showcase featuring about 10 colleges with head coaches or paid assistants present, raising questions about value and who actually evaluates players.