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Most Valuable Agent with Matt Hannaford

Welcome to Most Valuable Agent – the podcast that gives baseball players, prospects, and fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in professional baseball. Hosted by Matt Hannaford, a Major League Baseball agent with years of experience in contract negotiations and player representation, this channel is a must-watch for: • Athletes looking to advance their careers • Parents supporting young players • Baseball fans who want a deeper understanding of the game beyond the

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21:53

Travel Baseball: How Many Games Is Too Many for Your...

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2026/04/08

Is your son playing too many travel baseball games? MLB agent Matt Hannaford answers real questions from travel ball parents about burnout, choosing the right program, and when exposure actually matters. Subscribe for insider advice every week. In this Q&A episode, Matt is joined by producer Mike to tackle three questions submitted by travel baseball parents from across the country. If you have a son in travel ball, these are the conversations you need to hear before writing another check or signing

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15:33

Your 10-Year-Old Doesn't Need Year-Round Baseball (An...

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2026/04/01

Should your son play baseball year round? MLB agent Matt Hannaford breaks down why scouts and college coaches actually WANT to see multi-sport athletes — and why the pressure to specialize at 10-12 years old is doing more harm than good. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✓ Why MLB scouts and college recruiting coordinators attend players' OTHER sports ✓ The real reason year-round baseball pressure exists (and who profits from it) ✓ At what age specializing actually makes sense — and why 10-12 is too early ✓ How a

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24:50

Stop Coaching Your Son From the Stands (Do This...

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2026/03/25

Your son's baseball coach doesn't see what you see — so how do you help without making things worse? Matt Hannaford, an MLB Agent, answers real parents' questions about the #1 mistake baseball moms and dads make. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✓ Why your son listens to coaches but tunes YOU out — and how to fix it ✓ The strategy that helps you build up emotional equity with your son that leads to him actually valuing for your opinion and not tuning it out. ✓ How to tell if your kid is burned out or done with

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14:45

"Stop Making It About Yourself" — What Every Baseball...

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2026/03/18

How should parents act at baseball games? MLB agent Matt Hannaford shares the honest truth about what your game-day behavior is doing to your son — and his recruiting future. If you've ever felt the urge to yell coaching advice from the stands or voice your frustration about the lineup, this episode will change the way you show up to every game. Matt breaks down exactly why negative sideline behavior backfires — and what pro scouts and college recruiters actually think when they see it. WHAT YOU'LL

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23:08

MLB Agent Q&A: Off-Season Work Ethic, Playing Time &...

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2026/03/11

An MLB agent answers real questions from baseball families across the country. Your son's off-season work ethic, his playing time battles, navigating tough coach conversations — these are the issues that keep baseball parents up at night. In this special Q&A episode of The Most Valuable Agent Podcast, MLB agent Matt Hannaford sits down with producer Mike to answer real listener questions with 25 years of professional baseball experience behind every answer. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✓ How to evaluate

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59:31

Your Son Is Being Recruited? A Deputy AD Explains How...

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2026/03/04

Is your son being recruited for college baseball? This is the NIL conversation his future depends on. Subscribe for weekly college baseball insights. If you're a parent trying to decode scholarship offers, revenue sharing, outside deals, and cap space — or your son is deciding between the portal and the draft — Georgia's Deputy Athletic Director just laid it all out. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ✅ The 4 buckets of money available to your son — and why most families only know about 2 of them ✅ How to

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29:08

Your Signing Bonus Means NOTHING to MLB Teams —...

Most Valuable Agent with Matt Hannaford ·

2026/02/25

MLB draft or college baseball? If your son is a high school player facing this decision, don't wait until draft day to figure it out. Subscribe for weekly baseball career advice. In this episode, 25-year MLB agent Matt Hannaford breaks down exactly how families should navigate the NIL, college baseball, and MLB Draft decision — and why money alone should never drive it. ✅ Why your signing bonus size determines how much opportunity your son actually gets ✅ How college NIL offers work (revenue share

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51:24

The Arm Injury Crisis: How to Counter Rising Arm...

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2026/02/20

75% of top-drafted pitchers never make it to the big leagues. If your son is a pitcher, this episode could change everything about how you approach his development. Subscribe for weekly baseball career insights. Former first-round pick Justin Orenduff had the GM of the Dodgers watching him pitch in Double-A. Then his shoulder gave out. That injury sent him on a decade-long quest to understand why some pitchers stay healthy and others break down. His answer is backed by data from 1,100 drafted

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58:32

Raising a Ballplayer in a Big-League Home

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2026/02/04

Most baseball families believe the path to success is more reps, more pressure, more seriousness — but former World Series champion and MLB manager Kurt Suzuki sees it differently. In this special episode of The Most Valuable Agent, MLB agent Matt Hannaford sits down with Kurt Suzuki and his 12-year-old son Kai for an honest, refreshing conversation about youth baseball, parenting, pressure, and what actually builds confident, resilient players. This isn't a highlight-reel interview — it's a real

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57:19

Don't Let an Injury Ruin Their Financial Future

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2026/01/21

Most baseball families think "insurance" only becomes relevant after a player signs a pro contract — but the truth is, disability insurance is already shaping decisions in high school recruiting, NIL negotiations, and college roster building. In this episode of The Most Valuable Agent, MLB agent Matt Hannaford sits down with David Brookbank, co-founder of Income Protection Consultants (IPC), one of the most trusted independent voices in the disability insurance space for elite athletes. David has

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01:16:37

Why Most Pro Athletes Go Broke - Avoid This Wealth...

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2026/01/14

Most families enter youth and travel baseball thinking the goal is exposure, scholarships, or "getting paid" someday — but the financial reality of the game starts long before a player signs a pro contract. And when money finally shows up (NIL, draft bonuses, big-league paychecks), it often hits fast, loud, and overwhelming. In this episode of The Most Valuable Agent, Matt sits down with Kyle Ourso, a wealth advisor who's spent nearly two decades inside pro baseball — first helping MLB players

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01:12:55

The Biggest Gamble of Austin Riley's Career.

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2025/12/24

Most parents want the roadmap — the blueprint that turns a young athlete into a confident, motivated, successful player. But very few families truly understand what the journey demands emotionally, mentally, relationally, and financially. In this episode of The Most Valuable Agent, Matt sits down with MLB All-Star Austin Riley and his parents, Mike and Elisa Riley, for an unfiltered, start-to-finish conversation about development, failure, trust, and perspective — from youth baseball to the World

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16:33

Stop Being the Fixer - How to Truly Empower Your...

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2025/12/22

Most dads step into their son's baseball journey believing they need to fix, protect, analyze, and carry the weight of every result. It comes from love — but it often creates the exact pressure, resentment, and distance they're trying to avoid. In this solo episode of The Most Valuable Agent, MLB agent Matt Hannaford reframes one of the most misunderstood roles in youth baseball: the role of the father. Your son doesn't need you to be the hero of his story. He needs you to be the guide. Matt breaks

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01:07:39

What I See as a College Softball Coach and the Dad of...

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2025/12/17

Most parents want the roadmap — the blueprint that turns a young athlete into a confident, motivated, successful player. But very few people have lived all sides of the journey. In this episode of The Most Valuable Agent, Matt sits down with someone who has: Kevin Griffin — • Head Softball Coach at Belhaven University • Associate Athletic Director • Former college & semipro baseball player • And father of MLB's top minor league prospect, Connor Griffin Kevin brings a rare perspective: parent, coach,

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01:04:31

The Truth About Baseball Development (According To...

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2025/12/10

Most travel ball parents focus on the wrong things — more reps, more tournaments, more lessons, more mechanics, more "fixes." But in this episode of The Most Valuable Agent, MLB agent Matt Hannaford brings together two of baseball's most respected insiders to reveal what actually develops a player: • Hugh Quattlebaum — former MLB hitting coach, coordinator, and father of three boys in the youth baseball world • Gus Quattlebaum — Vice President of Scouting Development & Integration for the Boston Red

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17:41

Parents Leading Athletes: The Conversations That Save...

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2025/12/08

Every parent watching their son strike out in the bottom of the ninth has felt that surge of frustration — not because of the strikeout itself, but because of the unspoken expectations they carry. Expectations about effort. About performance. About gratitude. About results. But here's the problem: most parents never say these expectations out loud — and because of that, players don't know the rules, don't know the standards, and don't know how to win. The result? Disappointment for parents,

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18:09

Choosing The RIGHT Travel Baseball Team - What You...

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2025/12/01

Every travel team promises "elite competition," "national exposure," and "top-tier development." But when you're the parent making decisions, the real questions are much simpler — and far more important: What actually serves my son's long-term future? What protects our family's time, budget, and sanity? In this episode of The Most Valuable Agent, MLB agent Matt Hannaford breaks down the four essential questions every baseball parent must ask before choosing a travel team. You'll learn how to

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59:24

What Players REALLY Keep: The Shocking Truth About...

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2025/11/26

Most baseball parents think only about signing bonuses, NIL money, and the path to the pros — but this episode of The Most Valuable Agent with Matt Hannaford pulls you inside the real tax strategy, financial planning, and hidden money traps that shape a player's baseball career long before the big leagues. Former pro player and CPA Steven CASERES breaks down the real financial side of baseball development — from how players are actually paid in the minor leagues, to why state taxes can quietly take

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01:11:09

MLB GM Secrets: The Part They Don't Share with Fans

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2025/11/19

Most parents only see the rankings, the showcase stats, and the hype — but this episode of The Most Valuable Agent with Matt Hannaford pulls you inside the real world of MLB draft strategy, where decisions are made long before a player ever hears their name called. Former Minnesota Twins GM Thad Levine reveals what truly drives baseball scouting insights today, from how MLB teams evaluate players beyond raw tools to why character, adaptability, and leadership quietly determine careers. You'll hear

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07:35

The Most Dangerous Part of the Agent Business

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2025/11/17

When families judge an agent, they usually see the polished surface—deals, clients, and big-name agencies. But this episode drags you beneath the waterline, where the real danger lies. In a story most baseball families never hear, you'll learn how a certified MLB agent secretly fed strategy and sensitive information to league officials during the chaotic 2020 COVID negotiations, working directly against the players he was supposed to protect. The leaked texts, the frustration toward the players,

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