Athletes Can Now Compete in Select National Tournaments Through Structured 'Team PG' Rosters
SANFORD, Fla., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect Game, the world's largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the launch of Individual Player Entry, a new initiative designed to provide athletes the opportunity to compete in select national events even if their primary team is not attending.
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