I know there have been discussions on this topic in in the past on the forum. For those that are unfamiliar, this is in regards to the advisers or companies that help high school players with placing them with colleges typically for a retainer plus a placement fee once committed/placed. Is is right or wrong? Not going to offer my opinion. Is it going away? Not likely. But like any business that does not have a physical product offering, it is very easy to get away with fraud. I am working on collecting info on experiences (bad, good, indifferent) from parents to help support a proposal that I am putting together that supports some regulation in this growing business. Is this a long shot? Sure. We do have some significant "name" support, including college coaches who benefit on occasion from these advisers but would rather know who is legitimate than have to continuously ask around. Plus, with the announcement that MLB entering the high school showcase arena next season for 2020 grads, it will allow for this topic to be addressed with the executive committee in the very near future. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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