Are agents good for the game? Lots of people say no. No matter what you think, the profession has gained much more recognition over the past few years. With the huge sponsorship and endorsement contracts being signed by their clients, agents are making massive salaries.

Agents can make anywhere from 1% up to even as high as 30% on various contracts. WOW, amazing. For most people at those rates it would only take having one client to make a good living off of. Before you rush out to be an agent though, the profession is tough and extremely cut throat. You better know your stuff before entering this line of business.

Now the NFL draft has become an event that is televised and heavily followed. There are just a few rounds, typically the first couple only matter. The players go straight from college to the NFL. No stop off in the minor leagues.

Sports agents like Scott Boras have made the MLB draft a lot more interesting though. Each year he typically will get the highest dollars for his clients compared to the rest of the agents with players in the draft.

Are the players worth it? Some aren’t, some don’t even make it to the MLB rosters, yet earn millions in signing bonuses. It may seem crazy but that is the risk the teams are willing to take to grab a hold of the top clients. So no matter what, this is where the next generation of big leaguers will pass through, the MLB draft!