"Sponsors" "who are they"?
Business school grads have someone paving their future with the Employer.
High drafted players have "agents". Pro scouts have a contact in the front office to influence the GM. Minor league Managers file game reports to the Front office.
College coaches are influenced by the Alumni, HS coaches, showcase organizers and recently "travel ball" coaches.
Talented players will "let their bat, glove and arm" do the talking. They have self confidence. They are constantly aware of their environment and become students of the game of baseball and life. They develop the 6th Tool.
Bob