Comments on: Dynasty Welcomes Rand Smith and Eric Valdez

By: DarrenHeitner

DarrenHeitner — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:42:08 +0000

We have purchased every type of equipment that you listed for various clients. Additionally, we have relationships with some companies who provide equipment to our players free-of-charge. It's very difficult to build any type of practice in any profession in the manner that we have attempted to do it. It sure makes life interesting, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

By: Young Preston

Young Preston — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:33:11 +0000

If possible, can you tell us what types of equipment that you purchase for your players – fielding gloves, batting gloves, bats, shoes, warm up gear, etc.? Why is it necessary to point out that you accept players of all colors and nationality – no need to make that explicit, your readers should know that you try to break down rational boundaries and religious ones too and treat everyone as equals. Keep up the good work. I do think it is difficult to build a baseball practice without having any major league players providing a stream of income but it seems that Parise is close to a cup of tea at least in the MLB so don't let people hate for working with 35th round picks – you are giving these kids a chance to succeed hopefully.

By: DarrenHeitner

DarrenHeitner — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:26:05 +0000

Good question. We don't look at round numbers to judge talent. That
needs to be done by scouting how the players actually perform on the
field. We make money on advising and then once players sign major
league contracts. Signing a player after he accepts his bonus is a
risk, but so is playing the stock market.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:09:38 +0000

Congrats! My question is how does an agency survive by signing 20th and 35th round picks??? Where does the income come from? Also, I heard in baseball, you have to buy the players their equipment.