Ben Harrison

author, musician, playwright

“A distinctive voice with a delightful sense of humor and story telling ability. His songs paint a picture. His books and musicals are fueled by a wonderful sense of the ridiculous.

If your child enjoys the game of baseball and shows promise as a player, this book contains a wealth of information gained from the author’s research and personal experience about the ritual of college and professional recruiting.

Perhaps more importantly, it tells the reader how to lay the proper foundation and find out crucial information needed to help make important early career decisions.

There is a tremendous amount of opportunity for young athletes to play after high school, either on scholarship or as a professional draft choice—but to take advantage of the opportunities available, players and their parents need to know how the system works. 

Since publication in 2002, NCAA rules have changed, but the basic principles and negotiating strategies remain the same.