Welcome to "Ahead in the Count," presented by BIP Wealth. Our Baseball Division combines their collegiate and professional baseball playing experience with financial acumen to provide expertise in life on and off the field. We aim to give ballplayers and their families a better understanding about their unique lifestyle, the opportunities that come from playing this game, and insight into the complex financial world. This is "Ahead in the Count," hosted by Nolan Alexander, from BIP Wealth.

In this episode, discover what makes the AFL a premier opportunity for baseball's rising stars. Learn how the league brings together the best prospects from all 30 MLB organizations to compete in a unique six-week showcase that runs from early October through November.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How the Arizona Fall League works and which prospects get selected
• The logistics of AFL participation: housing, pay, and travel arrangements
• Why scouts from every MLB organization attend these games
• The laid-back yet competitive atmosphere that makes AFL special
• Behind-the-scenes stories from John Hester's AFL experience playing alongside future stars like Max Scherzer
• How the league has evolved to include more international prospects
• What the AFL means for player development and trade opportunities

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