Ken,
I don't know about anyone else but I give you credit for writing a book about your experience.
It's good to hear opinions of others that have been through the recruiting process as well as the college baseball experience, that's how we learn. I would bet that your "cynical view" probably is very common but often not discussed.
Why don't you get in touch with JH or CD regarding HSBBW Radio, I think that it would make for a good interview.
JMO.