Advisors-Agents

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Welcome to the HSBBW.

As a parent that has gone through the process, I feel that it is not necessary to deal with an advisor at this time unless your son is projected in the top rounds. If your son is drafted, then he may need an agent.
What you should do, is become familiar with the draft process and what is called "slot money". And familiarize yourself with what an advisor or agent does or doesnot do. Many HS students generate interest, that means they are good. It is an exciting time, and confusing time. You must be very careful who you speak to as you wouldnot want to jeopardize any eligibilty if your son has committed to a college.
Most big companies only represent the top prospects and some will only represent college players. All players sign a minor league contract, only a few lucky players actually sign MLB contracts out of HS or college. As the season approaches and your son begins to play, yu get closer to the draft, things will become clearer. Just do your homework first, be prepared.
If you have any specific questions you can go to the main board and read, there have been many discussions about advisors/agents.
Best of luck to your son.

Red Sock

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If your son is interested in playing pro ball more than attending college I think it is in your best interest to have an advisor. If your son has talent, and coming from your area of the country, an advisor may be able to help draw attention to your son through his contacts, work in the back ground and see what kind of interest your son is generating.
Many things happen, days and mins. before and during the draft that you and your son are not prepared for.
If your son is drafted there are also addendums in every minor league contact that you may want to review with an advisor.
After you sign many agents provide players with equipment that is not provides by the Club.
As TPM says there are good and bad advisor/ agents out there. Do your homework and good luck to your son

Red Sock

You rec'd some good advise here from njbb and TPM. I'm assuming you saw it.

I am familiar with Maine baseball. Who is your son?

Thanks everyone for the advice. I'd rather not name my son here. My intention is to seek information and don't want this to be a self promotion situation. Thanks for the interest though.

Welcome aboard Red sock, always nice to see another mainer on the boards, good luck to your son this spring.

Red Sox
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