Future Stars Series
Future Stars Series is a baseball scouting and player development platform that runs a tiered event series — Scout Days, Regional Combines, a National Combine, and signature showcases — for amateur players seeking MLB and college exposure, anchored by its proprietary PROGRAM 15 scouting database and co-branded with New Balance Baseball.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersKaty, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Future Stars Series does
Future Stars Series (FSS) is a baseball scouting and player development platform that organizes a tiered event series — Scout Days, Regional Combines, a National Combine, and signature showcases — for amateur baseball players seeking visibility with MLB scouts and college recruiters. Founded approximately 2015–2016 and based in Katy, Texas, FSS operates under PROGRAM 15 Sports in a long-standing partnership with New Balance Baseball, which functions as both operating ally and the apparel/footwear brand for participants. The platform is anchored by the proprietary PROGRAM 15 scouting database, which captures longitudinal athlete performance and is positioned as a primary input for MLB scouts and college programs.
FSS has layered in third-party technology integrations including Infinite Sky AI (computer-vision-based biomechanics), NTANGIBLE (clutch performance analytics), and Mass General Brigham CSPAR (sports medicine research), with a 2026 partnership with the NJCAA set to deploy predictive analytics to junior college baseball. The platform claims more than 200 MLB draft alumni and approximately $600 million in cumulative signing bonuses generated by its participants, with roughly 35–40% of MLB Combine invitees and ~20% of MLB Draft selections attributed to FSS alumni. The company is also extending event operations internationally, including into the Dominican Republic.
Revenue is generated primarily through event participation fees (Scout Days, Regional and National Combines, signature showcases), partner program fees (training, merchandise, equipment via New Balance), and ancillary services such as biomechanical assessments. The participant base is highly distributed — individual amateur athletes and their families — with limited disclosed enterprise revenue concentration. Reported headcount is in the 1–10 employee range, indicating a lean operational structure supplemented by partner ecosystems and contracted event staff rather than a large internal headcount buildout.
Future Stars Series firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Future Stars Series
- Legal name
- Future Stars Series
- Website
- https://futurestarsseries.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Future Stars Series is a baseball scouting and player development platform that runs a tiered event series — Scout Days, Regional Combines, a National Combine, and signature showcases — for amateur players seeking MLB and college exposure, anchored by its proprietary PROGRAM 15 scouting database and co-branded with New Balance Baseball.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Future Stars Series industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Amateur Baseball Scouting & Player Development
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Other Spectator Sports (711219)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sports Combine, Tryout & Showcase Programs (MPAKAJAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAH), Collegiate & Scholastic Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAG)
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Where Future Stars Series is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Katy
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Future Stars Series business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Event Participation Fees: Revenue generated from player registration fees for Regional Combines, National Combines, Scout Days, and signature events like the Main Event, Underclass Elite, Underclass Premier, and Fresh 50.
- Partner Program Fees: Partner organizations pay to join the Partner Program which provides access to Scout Days, Super Regional Tournaments, National Championships, and co-branded opportunities.
- Merchandise Sales: Sale of Future Stars Series branded merchandise through the merchandise store.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Future Stars Series product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Future Stars Series operates a hierarchical network of invitation-only baseball scouting events including Scout Days, Regional Combines, National/Underclass Combines, and Signature Events held at Major League stadiums. The events provide professional-level MLB scouting reports, AI-driven biomechanical analysis, athletic performance evaluation, cognitive and vision testing, and pathway exposure to college programs and MLB scouts, all powered by the proprietary PROGRAM 15 Scouting Database.
Product overview
Future Stars Series (FSS) is a global baseball scouting and player development platform operated by PROGRAM 15 Sports in partnership with New Balance. The offering consists of a hierarchical event ecosystem: Player Events (combines, scout days, championships) serve as the identification and evaluation infrastructure, supported by the PROGRAM 15 Proprietary Scouting Database. The portfolio includes Signature Events (Main Event, Underclass Elite, Underclass Premier, Fresh 50, World Combine, Caribbean Classic), Combine events (National, Underclass, Regional), Scout Days, National Championship Tournaments, and the Partner Program. Digital content is delivered through FSS Plus/FSS Digital. The platform integrates multiple AI and data technologies including Infinite Sky AI for biomechanical analysis, Smart Park for data capture, NTANGIBLE for clutch performance analytics, and partnerships with Mass General Brigham CSPAR for performance evaluation, all feeding into predictive analytics for collegiate and professional pathway assessment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PROGRAM 15: The parent organization powering the Future Stars Series, providing scouting database and player evaluation services.
Products and services
- Main Event Annual flagship three-day signature showcase of the best high school juniors and seniors, played in a Major League Stadium providing full MLB professional and behind-the-scenes experience. Target audience is elite high school baseball players seeking maximum exposure to professional scouts and MLB-level competition.
- Underclass Elite Three-day series limited to 50 rising juniors selected directly from the Underclass Combine, featuring custom New Balance uniforms, team apparel, limited edition footwear, Franklin batting gloves, video, and updated scouting report. Targeted at elite rising junior high school baseball players.
- Underclass Premier Three-day series limited to 50 rising freshman and sophomores selected directly from the Underclass Combine with complete gear package including custom New Balance uniforms and limited edition footwear. Targeted at elite underclassmen seeking early exposure.
- Fresh 50 Three-day series limited to 50 rising sophomores selected from the Underclass Combine, featuring rising freshmen also eligible, with complete gear package and custom New Balance uniforms. Targeted at younger elite prospects.
- World Combine Invitation-only elite event for players selected by PROGRAM 15 staff from select Future Stars Series international events. Targeted at top international amateur players.
- Caribbean Classic Invitation-only international event for elite players who participated in the NBFSS World Combine, selected by PROGRAM 15 staff. Held in the Caribbean region.
- National Combine Selection round for the FSS Main Event limited to 200 players divided into regional teams, coached by Future Stars Series National Staff and MLB Scouts. Includes footwear, jersey, hat, pants, vision and cognitive response test, psych exam, video, and data analysis. Targeted at aspiring Main Event invitees.
- Underclass Combine Selection round for Underclass Elite, Underclass Premier and Fresh 50, limited to 200 players in regional teams coached by National Staff. Includes vision and cognitive response test, psych exam, video, and data analysis.
- Regional Combines First large step toward National or Underclass Combines and direct path to Signature Events. Invitation-only events providing shirt, hat, full MLB level scouting report, video, data analysis, and on-site player development by FSS National Staff.
- Scout Days Events hosted by PROGRAM 15 Partner Programs where each player receives a full MLB scouting report written by professional scouts who have signed MLB players, logged into the PROGRAM 15 Proprietary Scouting Database. Targeted at amateur players seeking entry-level evaluation and database inclusion.
- National Championship Tournament Annual signature event for PROGRAM 15 Partner Program teams across North America crowning a true national champion from each high school age group. Targeted at partner program teams.
- Partner Program Invitation-only program for organizations aligned with FSS mission, providing Scout Days, Fall Super Regional Tournament, and National Championship Tournament participation along with access to the proprietary scouting database and co-branded opportunities. Targeted at youth/amateur baseball organizations.
- PROGRAM 15 Proprietary Scouting Database Centralized proprietary database where player profiles and scouting reports are logged and made available to college and pro scouts nationwide. Reports incorporate projection and game play performance beyond the box score. Targeted at college programs and professional scouts for talent identification.
- FSS Plus (Future Stars Series Digital) Digital media platform including scouting reports, BOOTH draft analysis columns, prospect tracking, data archives, and video content coverage. Includes pitching leaders, hitting leaders, and performance metrics from events.
- Future Stars Series Foundation Foundation supporting fundraising efforts for selected players participating in FSS events.
Quantifiable outcome
- Nearly $600 million in signing bonuses generated for FSS alumni
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Future Stars Series
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Future Stars Series technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration12 records
AI capability9 records
Feature5 records
Future Stars Series partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association)coreOfficial Baseball and Softball Player Personnel, Development and Predictive Analytics Partner supporting all three NJCAA divisions. Partnership introduces unified platform for player evaluation, infrastructure, and data-driven development tools while expanding student-athlete access to and from NJCAA institutions.
- Infinite Sky AIcoreIndustry-changing partnership for AI-driven pitching evaluation technology. Provides full-body motion capture, torque and reaction force measurements, standard pitching metrics, joint angle tracking, and biomechanical profiles using advanced computer vision and machine learning AI to transform video into physics-driven analysis.
- Mass General Brigham CSPARcorePartnership with Mass General Brigham Center for Sports Performance and Research creates pathways for advanced athletic testing, performance evaluation, and development programming. CSPAR provides science-based performance training using advanced biomechanics, motion analysis, force plate technology, metabolic testing, cognitive performance evaluation, and recovery science.
- New Balance BaseballflagshipPrimary sponsor and strategic partner for the Future Stars Series. New Balance Baseball collaboration established the global initiative providing brand sponsorship, footwear, uniforms, and limited edition specially designed footwear for event participants. This is a flagship partnership that defines the organization's identity.
- PROGRAM 15 SportsflagshipParent organization powering the Future Stars Series. Founded by Jeremy Booth, PROGRAM15 Sports provides the operational infrastructure, staff, and proprietary scouting database that underlies the Future Stars Series ecosystem.
- Smart ParkcoreScalable data capture solution deployed at NJCAA championship events. MLB-approved technology providing performance modeling and advanced analytics including Swing AI and blast motion capabilities.
- SmartPark, Hawkeye, Senaptec, SynergycoreTechnology partnerships integrating cutting-edge tracking, vision testing, and performance analysis technologies into the FSS player evaluation system.
- FCBL (Futures Collegiate Baseball League)minorPlayer development partnership with FCBL clubs including Vermont Lake Monsters and Lowell Spinners, providing additional development pathways for FSS athletes.
- MLB Organizations (Various)coreFSS maintains an advisory board of MLB executives and coaches from multiple MLB organizations including Nationals, Dodgers, Rays, Royals, Yankees, Rockies, Braves, Diamondbacks, Padres, Reds, Astros, Athletics, White Sox, Giants, Angels, Phillies, Blue Jays, Guardians, Twins. Consulted within scouting and player development departments.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Future Stars Series competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Perfect Game: Largest amateur baseball showcase and scouting operator in the U.S., running national showcases, tournaments and a scouting database that directly compete with Future Stars Series for elite amateur players, MLB Draft coverage, and college scout access.
- Prep Baseball Report (PBR): State-by-state amateur scouting and showcase network with scouting reports, rankings, and events that compete directly with FSS Player Events (Scout Days, Combines, Showcase Events) for player rankings, scout attention, and subscription database access.
- Five Tool Baseball: Regional amateur showcase and scouting-report network across Texas and the South whose tournament + media model overlaps with FSS Partner Programs, Super Regional Tournaments, and championship events.
- Prospect Wire: Run by former FSS VP of Scouting Butch Baccala and run overlapping scouting showcases/tournaments; competes for the same Draft-eligible prospects and scout attention in the high school showcase market.
- Baseball Factory: Long-running amateur baseball player development organization that runs showcases and Under the Armour / Underclass tryouts; offers an overlapping player development + scouting report product to FSS's Scout Days / Underclass Combines.
Others
- New Balance Baseball: Flagship title sponsor and brand partner for Future Stars Series; shares customer demographics (elite amateur baseball players/families) but is a footwear/apparel company, not a showcase operator.
- NJCAA: Official junior-college athletic association that is now officially partnered with FSS as its Player Personnel / Predictive Analytics Partner; adjacent ecosystem participant that legitimizes and extends the FSS funnel into JUCO baseball.
- Mass General Brigham CSPAR: Sports performance and research arm of Mass General Brigham partnered with FSS for performance testing; an enabling/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, providing the science layer that differentiates FSS evaluations.
Broad incumbents
- USA Baseball: National governing body that runs identification events (e.g., 18U/16U trials) and events FSS alumni participate in (and FSS explicitly covers); not a direct commercial competitor but the primary identifying authority in the space.
- USSSA Baseball: National youth/amateur sports organization that runs baseball tournament circuits and All-American games serving the same amateur-baseball-and-exposure market as FSS Partner Programs and National Championship events.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Future Stars Series leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles18 records
Future Stars Series funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Future Stars Series M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Future Stars Series
What does Future Stars Series do?
Future Stars Series operates a hierarchical network of invitation-only baseball scouting events including Scout Days, Regional Combines, National/Underclass Combines, and Signature Events held at Major League stadiums. The events provide professional-level MLB scouting reports, AI-driven biomechanical analysis, athletic performance evaluation, cognitive and vision testing, and pathway exposure to college programs and MLB scouts, all powered by the proprietary PROGRAM 15 Scouting Database.
Is Future Stars Series a public or private company?
Future Stars Series is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Future Stars Series founded?
Future Stars Series was founded in 2016. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Future Stars Series based?
Future Stars Series is headquartered in Katy, United States, in the North America region.
How does Future Stars Series make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Event Participation Fees are the primary driver. The others are partner Program Fees and merchandise Sales.
Who are Future Stars Series's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Perfect Game, Prep Baseball Report (PBR), Five Tool Baseball, Prospect Wire and Baseball Factory. Others are New Balance Baseball, NJCAA and Mass General Brigham CSPAR. Broad incumbents are USA Baseball and USSSA Baseball.
Does Future Stars Series have an API?
No public API is recorded for Future Stars Series.
What industry is Future Stars Series in?
Future Stars Series's product category is Amateur Baseball Scouting & Player Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKAJAM, Sports Combine, Tryout & Showcase Programs, with a secondary code of MPAKADAH, Amateur & Grassroots Tournament Organizers. Its NAICS code is 7113 and its SIC code is 7900.