# Most Valuable Agent with Matt Hannaford

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Author: Matt Hannaford
Episodes: 106

## Resource

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 field What You'll Learn: • MLB Contracts & Draft Insights – How players get signed, negotiate contracts, and maximize opportunities • The Business of Baseball – Arbitration, free agency, and how teams evaluate talent • Expert Interviews & Analysis – Conversations with players, scouts, and insiders • MLB News & Market Trends – Breaking down trades, signings, and player negotiations 👉 Subscribe now for exclusive insights from one of baseball's top agents! New episodes weekly. You can watch the full episodes on The Most Valuable Agent Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@mostvaluableagent

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## Episodes
- [Why Your Son Doesn't Want to Practice Anymore (An MLB Agent's Honest Answer)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/why-your-son-doesn-t-want-to-practice-anymore-an-mlb-agent-s-honest-answer) — 2026-05-20T14:00:00+00:00
- [Stop Paying for Exposure — Your 11-Year-Old Doesn't Need It](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/stop-paying-for-exposure-your-11-year-old-doesn-t-need-it) — 2026-05-13T14:00:00+00:00
- [The Goal Isn't To Be the Best 8-Year-Old — It's To Be the Best 18-Year-Old](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/the-goal-isn-t-to-be-the-best-8-year-old-it-s-to-be-the-best-18-year-old) — 2026-05-06T14:00:00+00:00
- [Almost Every MLB Player I Work With Has the Same Wound — And It's Their Dad](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/almost-every-mlb-player-i-work-with-has-the-same-wound-and-it-s-their-dad) — 2026-04-29T23:07:00+00:00
- [Why 50 Travel Ball Games + 50 Practices Beats 100 Games](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/why-50-travel-ball-games-50-practices-beats-100-games) — 2026-04-22T14:00:00+00:00
- [No D1 Offers? What You're Really Getting Wrong About D1 Recruiting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/no-d1-offers-what-you-re-really-getting-wrong-about-d1-recruiting) — 2026-04-15T11:00:00+00:00
- [Travel Baseball: How Many Games Is Too Many for Your Son? | MVA Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/travel-baseball-how-many-games-is-too-many-for-your-son-mva-podcast) — 2026-04-08T14:00:00+00:00
- [Your 10-Year-Old Doesn't Need Year-Round Baseball (An MLB Agent Explains Why)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/your-10-year-old-doesn-t-need-year-round-baseball-an-mlb-agent-explains-why) — 2026-04-01T16:28:00+00:00
- [Stop Coaching Your Son From the Stands (Do This Instead) | MLB Agent Advice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/stop-coaching-your-son-from-the-stands-do-this-instead-mlb-agent-advice) — 2026-03-25T14:00:00+00:00
- ["Stop Making It About Yourself" — What Every Baseball Parent Needs to Hear](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/stop-making-it-about-yourself-what-every-baseball-parent-needs-to-hear) — 2026-03-18T14:00:00+00:00
- [MLB Agent Q&A: Off-Season Work Ethic, Playing Time & Contract Negotiation Secrets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/mlb-agent-q-a-off-season-work-ethic-playing-time-contract-negotiation-secrets) — 2026-03-11T14:00:00+00:00
- [Your Son Is Being Recruited? A Deputy AD Explains How College Baseball NIL Really Works](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/your-son-is-being-recruited-a-deputy-ad-explains-how-college-baseball-nil-really-works) — 2026-03-04T15:00:00+00:00
- [Your Signing Bonus Means NOTHING to MLB Teams — Here's What Actually Matters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/your-signing-bonus-means-nothing-to-mlb-teams-here-s-what-actually-matters) — 2026-02-25T12:00:00+00:00
- [The Arm Injury Crisis: How to Counter Rising Arm Injuries with Proven Mechanics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/the-arm-injury-crisis-how-to-counter-rising-arm-injuries-with-proven-mechanics) — 2026-02-20T15:00:00+00:00
- [Raising a Ballplayer in a Big-League Home](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/raising-a-ballplayer-in-a-big-league-home) — 2026-02-04T12:00:00+00:00
- [Don't Let an Injury Ruin Their Financial Future](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/don-t-let-an-injury-ruin-their-financial-future) — 2026-01-21T12:00:00+00:00
- [Why Most Pro Athletes Go Broke - Avoid This Wealth Management Mistake](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/why-most-pro-athletes-go-broke-avoid-this-wealth-management-mistake) — 2026-01-14T12:00:00+00:00
- [The Biggest Gamble of Austin Riley's Career.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/the-biggest-gamble-of-austin-riley-s-career) — 2025-12-24T12:00:00+00:00
- [Stop Being the Fixer - How to Truly Empower Your Son's Baseball Career](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/stop-being-the-fixer-how-to-truly-empower-your-son-s-baseball-career) — 2025-12-22T12:00:00+00:00
- [What I See as a College Softball Coach and the Dad of the #1 Prospect in Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/what-i-see-as-a-college-softball-coach-and-the-dad-of-the-1-prospect-in-baseball) — 2025-12-17T12:00:00+00:00
- [The Truth About Baseball Development (According To MLB Scouts)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/the-truth-about-baseball-development-according-to-mlb-scouts) — 2025-12-10T12:00:00+00:00
- [3 Steps To Fix the Parent-Player Relationship In Youth Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/3-steps-to-fix-the-parent-player-relationship-in-youth-baseball) — 2025-12-08T12:00:00+00:00
- [Choosing The RIGHT Travel Baseball Team - What You Need To Consider](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/choosing-the-right-travel-baseball-team-what-you-need-to-consider) — 2025-12-01T12:00:00+00:00
- [What Players REALLY Keep: The Shocking Truth About MLB Taxes & NIL Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/what-players-really-keep-the-shocking-truth-about-mlb-taxes-nil-money) — 2025-11-26T12:00:00+00:00
- [MLB GM Secrets: The Part They Don't Share with Fans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-valuable-agent-with-matt-hannaford-6966172/mlb-gm-secrets-the-part-they-don-t-share-with-fans) — 2025-11-19T12:00:00+00:00

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