QUESTION: How does a player get invited to the Future Stars Series?

ANSWER: To receive an invitation to the Future Stars Series (FSS), players can follow several pathways designed to identify and nurture top amateur talent:

⚾  1. Nomination Process
Players, coaches, or scouts can submit a nomination through the official FSS “Nominate a player” page. Upon submission, the FSS scouting department reviews the information and, if the player meets the criteria, extends an invitation to participate in a Regional Combine.

🧢  2. Participation in Partner Program Scout Days
FSS collaborates with various Partner Programs that host exclusive Scout Day events. During these events, players undergo evaluations conducted by our professional scouts, resulting in comprehensive scouting reports. Outstanding performers may bypass Regional Combines and receive direct invitations to National or Underclass Combines. ​

📍 3. Attendance at Regional Combines
Regional Combines serve as a critical step in the FSS selection process. These events offer players MLB-level scouting reports, video analysis, and on-site development by FSS National Staff, including former Major League players and coaches. Performance at these combines can lead to invitations to signature events such as the Main Event, Underclass Elite, Underclass Premier, or Fresh 50. ​

🎓 4. Advancement to National and Underclass Combines
Top performers from Regional Combines or Partner Scout Days may be invited to the National Combine or Underclass Combine. These events feature advanced evaluations, including cognitive testing and gameplay, and are pivotal in the selection process for FSS Signature Events.

🏟️ 5. Selection for Signature Events
Exceptional players identified from the National and Underclass Combines may be selected for the prestigious FSS Signature Events, such as:

• Main Event: Held at Major League stadiums and featuring top high school juniors and seniors.
• Underclass Elite: Showcasing rising juniors.
• Underclass Premier: Featuring rising sophomores.
• Fresh 50: Highlighting rising freshmen.
  Roster selections for the Underclass Elite and Main Event are announced during a FSS Live Selection Show, providing national exposure to the chosen athletes.

QUESTION: If I participated in an event the previous year and was invited to advance, will I automatically be considered to advance again this year?

ANSWER: No. Every player, each year, must start fresh and enter at the Regional Combine Level to be evaluated by our scouts for an invite to advance in the Series.  A player must demonstrate the necessary tools and talent to be invited to advance. Our scouts have had long careers in MLB, and their reputations and integrity back each player selected.

QUESTION: Who are the professionals working behind the scenes and with the players?

ANSWER: Please visit our Staff Page for a list of professional scouts, player development athletes, and baseball executives who are involved in player identification, development, and selection for the Future Stars Series.

QUESTION: I have registered for a Regional Combine. When will I receive the schedule for this event?

ANSWER: The roster and schedules go out only a day or two before each event. This is due to planning and accommodates for any last-minute player registrations and changes to avoid confusion with multiple email notifications.

QUESTION: What time does the National or Underclass Combine end on the last day, so I can make travel plans?

ANSWER: We cannot predict any unforeseen delays.  Usually, it’s safe to plan travel after 7 pm on the last day of the combine.

QUESTION: What if my son has a bad day at the Regional Combine?

ANSWER: Our scouts spot talent and tools — things they can cultivate in each player. These players are not a finished product and aren’t expected to be. An athlete’s career is always improving, always striving, always pushing forward, even at the highest level. We look at the whole athlete and the attitude of the athlete toward diversity.  The athletes who are successful all put in the work and have the same drive, even on a bad day. This is real baseball, folks, and if you are meant to be here, we won’t miss it.

QUESTION: What Is your refund Policy for Regional Combines or Scout days?

ANSWER:  No Refunds Within 21 Days of an Event. There are NO refunds for any participant who registers twenty-one (21) days or less prior to an event. A participant may request a full credit toward another event if the request is made seven (7) or more days in advance of the event date. Any difference in cost for the requested event will be the responsibility of the customer.

There are NO refunds for any participant who does not attend an event. If a participant registers more than twenty-one (21) days in advance of an event, they may: Request a full refund within three (3) days of their original registration date.

Request a 50% refund within eighteen (18) days of their original registration date, provided the request is also made more than twenty-one (21) days before the event.

If PROGRAM15 must change the event date or location, participants may request a credit within three (3) days of notification. Notifications are communicated through the LeagueApps communication system.

Please ensure you are opted in for email or text updates. In the event of rain, there are no refunds once an event has started. If the event is postponed or moved due to weather or field conditions, participants have three (3) days from the notice to request a refund if they are unable to attend the updated date.

QUESTION: Are there any Future Stars Series (FSS) Alums that have progressed to MLB Organizations?
ANSWER: Yes! As of 2026, the New Balance Future Stars Series (NBFSS) has seen over 300 alumni selected in the MLB Draft, signed as international free agents, with a much higher number advancing to college as well as professional baseball careers.

Here are some notable FSS Alumni players: