Duties Of An Agent
Duties Of Agents
Determine the value of the player's services.
Convinces the team to pay his client that value.
Designs a financial package to fit the player's
needs.
Provides financial advice and money management.
Protects the players contractual rights under
Major League Baseball basic agreement and rules.
Secures employment with a new team or arranges
a trade.
Secures additional income for the player from
commercials, endorsements or speeches.
Provides assistance with dealing with the press.
Provides referals for medical treatment or drug
and
alcohol treatment.
Must know the current salary scale for athletes
with
similar talents as his client.
Provides tax planning.