In just 8 weeks, you’ll learn how to represent professional baseball players and take the first step toward becoming a trusted MLB agent. This course gives you the tools, strategies, and insider access you need to break into the world of player representation.
Being a great baseball agent takes more than passion—it requires the eye of a scout, the drive to recruit, and the skills to negotiate contracts at the highest level. Our online program builds that foundation with live mentoring from two of the most respected names in the game.
Every week, you’ll join interactive Zoom sessions with MLB super-agent John Boggs—who has represented legends like Tony Gwynn, Ichiro Suzuki, Cole Hamels, Shane Victorino, Bill Walton, Dave Roberts, Mike Matheny, Adrian Gonzalez, and more. Alongside John, you’ll train with veteran MLB agent Oscar Suarez, who brings decades of experience representing talent across the U.S. and international markets.
This is more than a class—it’s your opportunity to learn directly from the agents who have shaped baseball history and start building the career you’ve always dreamed of.
NEXT START DATE: October 6
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How to Get Started as a Baseball Agent
Scouting and Recruiting Players
How Baseball Agents Get Paid
The Art of MLB Contract Negotiation
Services Agents Provide Beyond Contracts
MLBPA Regulations and Compliance
Athlete Marketing, PR, and Endorsements
Global Opportunities in International Baseball
Unlike most online programs, this course gives you direct, weekly access to MLB agents. You won’t just watch videos—you’ll interact live, ask questions, and build personal relationships with mentors who know what it takes to succeed.
Students join us from around the world—because baseball talent, and baseball agents, are everywhere.
John Boggs – President & CEO, JBA
MLBPA Certified Agent for 35+ years
Negotiated nearly $1 billion in MLB contracts
Clients include Tony Gwynn, Ichiro Suzuki, Cole Hamels, Shane Victorino, Bill Walton, Dave Roberts, Mike Matheny, and Adrian Gonzalez
Oscar Suarez – Director of Baseball, SMWW
Active MLBPA Certified Agent with 30+ clients
Represents MLB talent plus international players in Asia & Latin America
25+ years running his own agency, with expertise in cross-border representation
Weekly Zoom chats with John and Oscar give you unparalleled access to their experience, networks, and mentorship.
Our graduates are now working with leading agencies and organizations across professional baseball. From global firms like CAA to boutique agencies, SMWW alumni are proving every day that this course is the launchpad to a career in baseball representation.
Alumni Highlights:
Evan Green – Player Agent, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Felix Olivo – MLBPA & FIFA Certified Agent, OL Baseball Group & OL Football Agency
Betty Dovinh – Founder, Diamond Sports LLC
Ryan Latham – Certified MLB Agent
Mario Phillips – Mental Skills & Player Development Coach, MindReady
Tyler Lively – Scout, National Scouting Report
“The SMWW course helped me learn to identify the intangibles in players, evaluate talent, and connect athletes with opportunities.”
Magali Rodriguez – Baseball Agent Graduate
“This course gave me experience in negotiating contracts and confidence in approaching players. My favorite part was the weekly chats and connections I made.”
Michael Wood – Baseball Agent Graduate
“A transformative step in my career. I gained invaluable insights into being a player agent and built real-world industry connections.”
Sebastian Vizcaíno – Baseball Agent Graduate
“Being able to ask any question to a real agent gave me a much clearer understanding of the career path.”
Troy Liebsman – VP MLB Representation, Legend House Sports LLC
“SMWW was pivotal in developing my understanding of the industry. Learning directly from professionals shaped my preparation for what’s to come.”
Earn an SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment to showcase your new expertise.
Receive a resume redesign that highlights your training and mentorship with MLB agents.
Apply to become an SMWW Agent Advisor, where you’ll co-represent athletes with Oscar Suarez and begin building your client list.
This isn’t just theory—you’ll leave with the credentials, skills, and connections to launch your baseball agent career. The demand for ethical, trustworthy baseball agents has never been higher, as the game continues to grow globally. With your certificate, resume redesign, and real-world mentorship, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running.
Graduates can join SMWW as Agent Advisors—agents-in-training who co-represent athletes under our global agency.
As an Agent Advisor, you’ll:
Recruit and represent professional athletes
Share in commissions on clients you recruit
Be featured on SMWWAgency.com with your bio & photo
Receive one-on-one mentorship from certified MLB agents
Access SMWW’s recruiting materials and scouting resources
Attend SMWW Sports Career Conferences with discounts (NFL Combine, MLB Winter Meetings, NHL Draft, NBA Summer League, MLS Draft)
This is your chance to gain real-world agency experience while you grow your career.Apply Now
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President & CEO, John Boggs & Associates (JBA) | MLBPA Certified Agent
For more than 35 years, John Boggs has been one of the most respected names in baseball representation. As President & CEO of JBA, John has negotiated nearly $1 billion in MLB contracts and guided the careers of countless athletes.
Notable Clients (past & present): Tony Gwynn, Cole Hamels, Ichiro Suzuki, Shane Victorino, Bill Walton, Dave Roberts, Mike Matheny, Adrian Gonzalez.
35+ years as an MLBPA Certified Agent
Registered Athlete Agent in California
VP of Garvey Marketing Group before launching JBA in 1986
Negotiated landmark contracts across multiple MLB eras
Live Zoom Access: Join John every Monday at 10:30am PST for interactive sessions—your chance to “sit in his office” weekly and learn directly from one of baseball’s top agents.
MLBPA Certified Agent | Founder, Suarez & Associates | SMWW Director of Baseball
With over 36 years of experience as a player agent, Oscar Suarez has represented more than 30 MLB players and an extensive roster of international talent. As SMWW’s Director of Baseball, he brings passion and real-world expertise to every student.
Notable Clients: Armando Reynoso, Elmer Dessens, Ricardo Rincón, Francisco Córdova, Juan Castro, Joakim Soria, Ed Vosberg, Dennys Reyes, Oscar Villarreal.
Oscar has also placed players in Asia and Latin America, including Balvino Galvez (Tokyo Giants), Karim Garcia, Julio Franco, Japhet Amador, Carlos Baerga, and Domingo Martinez.
Master’s in Accounting, University of Denver
Founder of Suarez & Associates, managing careers for 25+ years
Specialist in cross-border player representation and international recruitment
Oscar is passionate about mentoring the next generation of baseball agents and helping students achieve their dream of recruiting and representing professional players.
Graduates of the Baseball Agent Course receive an official SMWW Certificate of Accomplishment—a credential that demonstrates your expertise and commitment to advancing your career.
You’ll also receive a resume redesign, optimized to highlight your new agent training, mentorship by MLB agents, and credentials—ensuring you stand out to hiring managers and organizations.
Upon graduation, students can apply to join SMWW as an Agent Advisor, co-representing athletes under the guidance of certified agents like Oscar Suarez.
As an SMWW Agent Advisor, you’ll:
Recruit and represent professional athletes in baseball and beyond
Share in commissions for clients you recruit
Gain access to scouting reports and recruiting tools
Be featured with a bio & photo on SMWWAgency.com
Order professional recruiting materials (business cards, packets, etc.)
Receive one-on-one mentorship from certified MLB agents
Leverage SMWW’s extensive network with teams, clubs, and sponsors
Get discounts to attend SMWW Sports Career Conferences (NFL Combine, NHL Draft, MLB Winter Meetings, NBA Summer League, MLS Draft, and more)
Many of our students keep their current careers while they build their client base as Agent Advisors. With athletes worldwide applying for representation daily, you’ll have the support and structure to grow quickly and successfully.
Weekly Interactive Zoom Video Chats: A unique aspect of each 8-week course is the opportunity for students to participate in weekly, interactive zoom video chats with fellow students, John Boggs, Dr. Lashbrook, Oscar Suarez, SMWW mentors, SMWW agents, certified agents in all sports, professional athletes, and renowned guest speakers. This is a tremendous opportunity to network within the professional and collegiate sports industry by getting to know your instructors and fellow students personally via the Internet. This allows ample opportunity to network, ask questions, and discuss aspects of the course openly with instructors and classmates. The interactive zoom video chats are available via any online computer with a microphone. If you are unable to attend the chats, they are archived and you can listen at a more convenient time. These chats are so popular that graduates continue to come back and participate to enhance their opportunities.
Online Education: This innovative academic course is facilitated through a Web-based educational delivery system. You will enjoy the online discussion boards, weekly readings, weekly quizzes, course projects, and interaction amongst fellow sports business-minded students and faculty. The course content is the foundation for a successful career as a sports agent.
Global Participation: SMWW students participate from over 162 countries. Courses have an international influence and instructors will cater assignments to specific countries or leagues. Countries with economic challenges are eligible for economic discounts.
University Credit Available: For additional fees to Fort Hays State University in Kansas, you may receive graduate or undergraduate university credit for Sports Management Worldwide's courses. Click here for more information.
Sports Career Conferences: Throughout the year, Sports Management Worldwide hosts Sports Career Conferences at a variety of sporting events. These are fabulous networking events that put SMWW alumni in the heart of the action. Opportunities to meet head coaches, gm's, player personnel, scouts, and fellow sports agents are facilitated. Visit SMWW Sports Career Conferences to learn more. SMWW alumni receive discounts.
Advanced Certificates: Want to take your career to the next level? Our Advanced Certificates have been hand-selected by our team of sports industry experts to put you on a path to success. These bundles allow you to take advantage of our biggest discount available, by bundling multiple courses and becoming an expert in that field. Learn more about our Advanced Certificates here.
Military Discount: For those individuals who represent their country in military service, (active, reserve, or retired) we offer a discount. Thank you for serving your country! For more information on the Military Discount please Click Here.
Tax Write Off (For USA Citizens): SMWW course tuition, books, and supplies can be used for education tax credits. Save your receipts and consult with your tax advisor on how this applies to you.
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THREE MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $550
Or a single payment of $1,650 Includes all course textbooks and access to a web-based classroom. Shipping is additional.
APPROXIMATELY $1650
If we offer an economic discount in your country, it is included in the estimate above. Exact pricing including the discount is shown before you complete checkout. Payment plan options are provided during checkout. PAYMENT METHODS:
       Prerequisites: Must be 18 or older to participate and have a passion for sports.
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Creative Artists Agency Player Agent
MLBPA and FIFA certified agent at OL Baseball Group and OL Football Agency
Diamond Sports LLC Founder
MLB Agent
Mental Skills Player Development Coach, MindReady
"The SMWW course covered a lot of information and helped me learn to identify the intangibles in players and to evaluate talent and categorize based on talent. At the National Scouting Report, I focus on Basketball, Baseball, and some Football and I help connect student-athletes with coaches at schools that need their talent set."
"The SMWW course covered a lot of information and helped me learn to identify the intangibles in players and to evaluate talent and categorize based on talent. At the National Scouting Report, I focus on Basketball, Baseball, and some Football and I help connect student-athletes with coaches at schools that need their talent set."
The Baseball Agent is a great course to obtain experience in negotiating player contracts. Oscar Suarez is a great instructor, he made me feel more comfortable and ready on how to approach players and make connections with them. My favorite part was the weekly chats and the connections I made with my classmates.
The Baseball Agent is a great course to obtain experience in negotiating player contracts. Oscar Suarez is a great instructor, he made me feel more comfortable and ready on how to approach players and make connections with them. My favorite part was the weekly chats and the connections I made with my classmates.
The SMWW Baseball Agent course has been a transformative step in my career. The course provided me with invaluable insights into the intricacies of being a baseball player agent, including networking opportunities with baseball professionals in different areas of the business which offered real world perspectives and industry connections.
The SMWW Baseball Agent course has been a transformative step in my career. The course provided me with invaluable insights into the intricacies of being a baseball player agent, including networking opportunities with baseball professionals in different areas of the business which offered real world perspectives and industry connections.
I believe that the courses provided by SMWW teach you about the realities of the sports business and how you can take them on. Having the ability to ask any type of question to a real agent gives you a better understanding of what you are pursuing.
I believe that the courses provided by SMWW teach you about the realities of the sports business and how you can take them on. Having the ability to ask any type of question to a real agent gives you a better understanding of what you are pursuing.
SMWW was pivotal in developing my understanding of the industry. Learning directly from experienced professionals in the space and being provided the platform to ask them questions has shaped my preparation for what's to come. I am excited to continue my education with SMWW and am grateful for this invaluable opportunity.
SMWW was pivotal in developing my understanding of the industry. Learning directly from experienced professionals in the space and being provided the platform to ask them questions has shaped my preparation for what's to come. I am excited to continue my education with SMWW and am grateful for this invaluable opportunity.
Evan Green
Felix Olivo
Betty Dovinh
Ryan Latham
Mario Phillips
