Prior to the selection of the player in the Pro draft and the decision of the player to become a professional baseball player all discussions with a baseball agent are verbal and no contract is signed. Discussions can be regarding the type of future contract and method of compensation [by the hour or a % and amount of the %].
A player's family requested my help in selection of an agent and I narrowed to 3 quality agents and negotiated the % and their responsibilities to their client. The agent, I selected is now representing the the #1 players today in the MLB.
Uncle Sam receives the greater % of the bonus. Why not incorporate the player?
Bob