Deconstructing Champions: The Art and Science of Winning

The conversation with Zack Scott focused on the 2021 Mets season, specifically discussing the team's vaccination rate, Francisco Lindor's slow start, the controversy between Lindor and Jeff McNeil, the decision to let go of Chili Davis, the injuries that decimated the team, and Jacob deGrom's performance and contract extension. In the second part of the conversation, Zack Scott discusses the 2021 trade deadline and the Mets' pursuit of Max Scherzer. He reveals that the Nationals

Jake Schuster, the founder of Gemini Sports Analytics, discusses his career path and the development of his company. He shares his background in sports science and working with elite athletes in various sports. Jake explains

In this conversation, Zack Scott, former Acting General Manager of the New York Mets, discusses his experience in the GM interviewing process and his thoughts on player acquisitions. He shares his opinion on the James McCann signing and the decision not to pursue J.T. Realmuto. Scott also talks about his journey to becoming a GM candidate and networking challenges in the industry. He provides insights into the trade for Francisco Lindor and

Jeff Luhnow took an unusual path to leadership in baseball. He was an engineer, entrepreneur, marketing VP, and consultant at one of the Big Three firms before getting hired by the owner of the St. Louis Cardinals. Right from the start he was a disruptor, tasked with

Today, we’ll discuss these topics, the importance of team leadership connecting with the fans, and more with the current CEO of Blue Crow Sports Group, Jeff Luhnow.

Using Mookie Betts' 2018 hearing as a guide, this conversation with attorney Carter DeLorme provides insights into the process of baseball salary arbitration. The NHL and MLB are the only two leagues that grant players the right to ensure fair compensation through a salary arbitration process. MLB recently finished its last 2024 arbitration hearing so it's timely to talk to DeLorme about the process. Carter is an attorney with almost 30 years of experience in labor and employment law and represents companies in salary arbitration hearings across vastly different industries. With the Red Sox, Zack worked with Carter on two hearings and a handful of other cases that ended up settling on the courtroom steps sometimes minutes before the scheduled hearing. They cover many topics, including how the process works, different negotiating styles, the potential emotional impact of a hearing, and the Hail Mary attempt used at the end of Mookie Betts' 2018 hearing.

Chris Young, World Series winning pitcher (2015 KC Royals) and General Manager (2023 Texas Rangers), discusses his transition from player to GM, his pitching style, and the influence of managers and coaches on his career. He shares insights into his role as a GM and the challenges he faced in his first year. Young also talks about his approach to team building and player evaluation and the lessons he learned from the team's postseason run. He emphasizes the importance of mental resilience and the ability to bounce back from adversity. Young provides valuable insights into the trade deadline strategy and the mindset required to defend a championship title.

In this episode, host Zack Scott introduces the podcast and his background as a baseball executive. He explains how he helps teams across different sports and emphasizes the importance of acquiring the best players and maximizing their performance. Scott shares his reasons for starting the podcast, including his desire to help sports executives learn from challenges faced by teams in various sports. He also highlights his intention to be transparent and open about modern front office operations. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to check out the podcast and elevate their game.