Most Valuable Agent with Matt Hannaford18 Juli 2024

A Parent's Guide to What Scouts Look for In Travel Baseball Players with MLB Scout, Alex McClure

Want to know how to attract the attention of scouts and maximize opportunities to play at the next level? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alex McClure, a West Coast cross checker for the Detroit Tigers. Alex provided incredible insight into the world of baseball scouting, sharing what scouts look for in both pitchers and position players. You'll learn the different levels of scouts within an MLB organization, how they work together to identify top talent, and the importance of developing personal relationships with players and their families. Alex emphasizes that scouts are looking for in players, on and off the field.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 What did the transition look like going from pro player to MLB scout?

05:45 Why did you decide to transfer during your college career?

10:00 The role organizations, scouts, and agents play in a player's growth on and off the field.

15:15 Different types of scouts and what the job entails.

23:45 What should parents prioritize to make sure their player is seen?

30:00 Is it valuable when kids play multiple sports? (And do you watch them compete in other sports?)

41:15 What is your scouting process?

47:45 How many times do you feel like you need to see an athlete?

54:30 Things teams look at on and off the field from social media to their home life.

01:00:11 Questions parents and players should be asking scouts.

01:04:00 Advice for what parents and players should prioritize during summers.

01:17:00 What role does an agent play in the athletes career?

RESOURCES + LINKS

Learn more at aligndsports.com

Book a 1:1 Consultation HERE

Matt Hannaford: @mfhannaford

The Advocate: @the.advocatepodcast

Alex McClure: @alexmcclure

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