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What do MLB scouts really look for in players and families? In this episode, Matt Hannaford unpacks one of the most honest scouting director talks ever shared with Perfect Game All-American families. From multi-sport athletes to classroom behavior, in-home visits, and the critical factor of signability, this episode dives into the real conversations scouts have behind the scenes. Matt Hannaford brings an advisor's perspective to help families and players understand how scouts evaluate talent, on and off the field.
If you're a parent, player, or coach preparing for the next 11 months leading up to the MLB Draft, this episode delivers clarity, strategy, and practical tools for navigating one of the most important processes in baseball. What You'll Learn
Why scouts value multi-sport athletes and well-rounded development
How tournament play, Jupiter, and spring games impact evaluations
What scouts look for in classroom behavior, community reputation & professionalism
The truth about in-home visits and family communication
Signability explained—and how families can approach it wisely
The role of pre-draft workouts, the MLB Combine & advisor clarity
📲 Connect with Matt Hannaford:
https://www.instagram.com/mfhannaford/
https://www.aligndsports.com/
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Michael Garciaparra: https://youtu.be/mheMuyG3IDg
Trevor Haley: https://youtu.be/_fV0WFimwIM
Mike Wagner: https://youtu.be/y2hfBQOB8m4
Alex McClure: https://youtu.be/BRPpUyfkFmE
#MLBDraft #BaseballParents #PlayerDevelopment #PerfectGame #MLBScouting #MostValuableAgentPodcast #BaseballAdvice #MLBCombine
By Matt Hannaford5
5858 ratings
What do MLB scouts really look for in players and families? In this episode, Matt Hannaford unpacks one of the most honest scouting director talks ever shared with Perfect Game All-American families. From multi-sport athletes to classroom behavior, in-home visits, and the critical factor of signability, this episode dives into the real conversations scouts have behind the scenes. Matt Hannaford brings an advisor's perspective to help families and players understand how scouts evaluate talent, on and off the field.
If you're a parent, player, or coach preparing for the next 11 months leading up to the MLB Draft, this episode delivers clarity, strategy, and practical tools for navigating one of the most important processes in baseball. What You'll Learn
Why scouts value multi-sport athletes and well-rounded development
How tournament play, Jupiter, and spring games impact evaluations
What scouts look for in classroom behavior, community reputation & professionalism
The truth about in-home visits and family communication
Signability explained—and how families can approach it wisely
The role of pre-draft workouts, the MLB Combine & advisor clarity
📲 Connect with Matt Hannaford:
https://www.instagram.com/mfhannaford/
https://www.aligndsports.com/
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Michael Garciaparra: https://youtu.be/mheMuyG3IDg
Trevor Haley: https://youtu.be/_fV0WFimwIM
Mike Wagner: https://youtu.be/y2hfBQOB8m4
Alex McClure: https://youtu.be/BRPpUyfkFmE
#MLBDraft #BaseballParents #PlayerDevelopment #PerfectGame #MLBScouting #MostValuableAgentPodcast #BaseballAdvice #MLBCombine

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