Getting invited to play in Major League Baseball's Futures Game, which pits the very best minor league prospects against each other in a matchup of the United States versus the World, is an honor. The invitation alone signals that you are one of the best young players in the minors, with most among the top three prospects in their respective teams' farm systems.
Not everyone who plays in the game is going to be a star, but the players who participate in this annual contest, always played the weekend before the MLB All-Star Game, are part of a showcase that features the players who could be the next superstars of the game.