And Big League Advance develops computer programs to try to predict future All-Stars and then tries to invest in those players before they are known, well, commodities. “When we did a deal with Fernando Tatis Jr., he wasn’t a top 50 prospect on anybody’s list. “The Major League Baseball Players Association is in a difficult position with respect to regulation of entities such as Big League Advance,” said Jay Reisinger, a lawyer who represents players. Entities such as Big League Advance are not granted any bargaining rights, and thus the MLBPA most likely doesn’t have any control over Big League Advance. Tatis Jr. told The Athletic in 2018 he signed the BLA deal at first to afford a personal trainer, higher quality food and better housing.

Source: thestar February 23, 2021 22:52 UTC