Advisor or No Advisor?

BaseballMom201;

You are experiencing a normal reaction to a situation which is now reaching a decisionto request a independent 3rd party to advise. At this time listen to the pro scouts as to their best summary of what round, they would predict.

You, your family and your son should "sit down" to discuss the pros and cons of signing out of HS. Your dream of many years ago is now arrived.Be prepared.

1. Is he ready for pro baseball now?

2. Value of the college education?

3. Do you have a family lawyer?

4. What summer college league is he playing in?

Remember Uncle Sam receives 40% of the signing bonus. There are many capable advisors and you can prepare a list of questions.

Bob Williams

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BaseballMom,

Have you been contacted by any potential advisors? It sounds like the major draft interest is coming from a couple teams.  Not always, but so far, this usually means something other than the early rounds, where most of the Big dollars are.  More typical of early round potential would be some games with 20 or more scouts in attendance. And many more home visits. If that were the case, I would think you would have been contacted by several potential advisors by now. Word travels fast when it comes to these things. Lots of former scouts in the Agent/Advisor business these days.

So it might not be quite as important to have a good advisor. Then again, it might not hurt anything either.

Best of luck

Baseballmom2013...sent you a PM (check dialogs box in upper right hand of page)

mom2013,

we are dealing with the same smount of interest.

1) Embrase the contract you have with school. The college experience is extremely important to our son.

2) Use advisors for guidance only, at this time. A good advisor will provide info based on their experience and it doesn't cost you. They know you have choices and will want to be on the top of your list. They create value by keeping in contact and

showing an interest. Ask the dame questions of a few

Baseballmom2013,

If as you say you are overwhelmed, that to me is a good sign that you may want to at least talk to an advisor.  Once the game of baseball becomes the business of baseball, it is worth having someone who is educated and knows the business on your side.  You owe them nothing and assuming you can get the right person, you can gain a lot.  I am not familiar with MLB teams frowning upon this. They deal with plenty of advisors so if you select one, you join the thousands of others that have done the same over the years. 

You may invest a few hours interviewing a few firms to find the one that clicks with you and your son, but in the end those few hours are nothing compared to the peace of mind you have knowing someone has your back and the education you can receive about what to expect. 

My best to you in the process.

This is probably too late, but if your son is a top pick... the agents/advisors will find you...  I've been on both sides with my two sons.

IMHO If he's a middle of the pack pick...(below the 10th round)  go to college.   

In my experience the advisors more than earned their fees, even though it may be in hindsight that your realize it.