Few people know what it means to be an elite baseball prospect like San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos or Oakland Athletics shortstop Nick Allen.
Between tournaments and showcases, most pro baseball players have spent their summers traveling the country since they were 16 years old. Many start even younger.
Of the thousands who participate in prep baseball, only a select handful earn the attention of MLB scouts. Before many of those top-tier high school prospects even turn 18 years old, they are faced with the life-changing decision of whether to attend college or join the professional ranks straight out of high school.