You know, you have great points.
Keep this in mind. Scouts can go to latin countries and sign many more players for far less money than it takes to sign an American player. Most of those kids over there are far superior with a glove on their hand than most American players. It is really ashamed that the American Market has priced itself out.
What is most difficult to scout is whats inside a player. His heart. I suggest wearing your heart so everyone can see it and not behind a bevy of people.
What would have been satisfying would be to do what it is you want to do. You can not let anyone, anything or any amount of money stand in the way of that. Your only young once and you may only get one chance. Communicate your heart OUTLOUD!