
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 • Par... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessSportsBaseball | |||

You're probably spending too much on travel baseball for the wrong reasons — and the people telling you it's necessary are the ones who benefit when you do.
MLB agent Matt Hannaford answers three listener questions that hit the same nerve every tra... more
Kevin Gergel played at Georgia Tech, became an All-American catcher at Kennesaw State, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners — and saw his pro career end almost before it really began.
So when his son Kellan was four years old and starting T-ball, Ke... more
Almost every pro baseball player Matt Hannaford represents has the same wound — and it traces back to their relationship with their dad. In this live event, MLB agent Matt Hannaford and high performance coach Jo Martinez Killian sit down with parents... more
Your son may play 80 games in a single summer, but he can't tell you what he worked on at practice last week. Sound familiar?
Today's guest is Justin Cryer, former professional player, Ole Miss Rebel, former Houston Astros area scout, and now Direc... more
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This podcast has opened my eyes to world of travel ball. It has made me think of stuff that never would have crossed my mind. Thanks for all the great advice.
This is a very informative podcast. The topics are always interesting. I especially like the ones with the travel ball orgs as it helps me with questions I have for my 14 yr old. Thank you!
Great episode
As a baseball enthusiast I appreciate the insights that Matt provides on the business of baseball that not many don’t people see.
Really great insight you are not able to find elsewhere, these are the topics we need to hear that we often don’t have the opportunity to! Thanks for leading the conversation and bringing the value the way you do Matt.
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This show provides listeners with inside access to the business side of baseball, including contracts, drafts, arbitration, and market dynamics. Episodes feature practical guidance from an MLB agent, breakdowns of player development, NIL implications, and real-world case studies that illuminate how teams evaluate talent and how families navigate career decisions. Notable angles include bridging the gap between on-field performance and off-field strategy, explaining complicated negotiations in plain terms, and highlighting long-term planning for players and their families. The format emphasizes actionable advice, guest insights from industry insiders, and a balance between sport-specific topics and broader career and financial guidance.
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Recent guests on Most Valuable Agent include:
1. Johan Martinez Killian
2. Will Lawler
3. Zach Cole
4. Dr. Nicole Levina
5. Johan Martinez Kalilian
6. TJ Bruce
7. Derek Norris
8. Brock Bennett
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