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I don't think anyone can call into question the impact that PG events have on getting to the "NexT Level". KC has no reason to feel guilty about not being able to afford to attend these events. I have several guys who attend their events and did very well off these events. A recent one Nick Weglarz. Put his name in if you want to see a 17yo witha pure swing and who can pound a ball. This guy was cut from a city team 2 years ago. He was not even average but he dug in and got drafted 94th overall last june. A big signing bonus and an Oklahoma scholrship.
This is an example of an okay ball player working hard,joining a prominant team and getting noticed. I am sure PG was good for him as it has been for 10 or so other guys I know.
But if you cannot afford this great exposure you atleast should join the best team you can afford. I knew my earning potential was going down hill so I started videoing my sons games. Especially the ones where he was facing Pros,ex pros and college guys. This is cheap and unbelievably effective. College has always been a priority, Going pro is a post college goal.
You don't have to spend a lot to get there but I do believe that PG,Area Codes etc can be a great asset to help you get there.

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No reason need to defend yourself or pg. Your experience, knowledge, integrity, and honesty gives you the right post on these subjects. It just so happens that pg is part of that big picture.

Agreed. I read PG's posts all the time. The sincerity jumps from between the lines.

I wish PG would post more often. He is quite humble. Imho, he is one of the best writers we have and as usuall, such as in this thread his advice is impeccable.

Thank you to everyone. The kind words are appreciated. Not so kind words actually hurt!

ClevelandDad, If I'm one of the best writers we have... we are in trouble! My advice is simply a truthful opinion, but I doubt it is impeccable! Thanks though

Dad04, Sincere is a good word! When we tell the truth we never forget our story!

I really doubt people want to hear all my truthful opinions about baseball.

i was always told if you need an agent you'll know, because if you have 5-6 different agents calling you a day, you might want one. Thats when i realized i needed one. Also watch out too though, because you may come to find that the agent your with has a grudge between him and some of the scouts, thats why you must research everyone before picking your agent. But as for needing one.....im not so sure that for the draft its that necessary, its a fairly easy process if you know what your looking to get out of it. But as for ater the draft when you sign and are looking for endorsement and card deals and aquiring free equipment and such, thats when they help out immensely. Because the guys without agents generally pay for their own equipment.

PG,I could not agree with you more. I never believed an advisor who told me that he had my son's best interest at heart. That is just a smokescreen to feign sincereity. Kind of like a pick-up line. lol I trusted the guy who told me that he was an advocate of the pro system. He was honest. I did my homework on college vs. pro. I used the agent for advice on the pro aspect where I had no expertise. In the end, my son's agent/advisor is the best decision that my son made. He has been invaluable, honest and has one of the highest degrees of integrity of any man that I know. We have since become very good friends.

It is up to the parent to control the situation. The agent/advisor has a business and a responsibility to get the player signed. Not knocking them, just the way it is.

PG, as always, you are the best.