MLB Draft Podcast
Baseball
It's hard to encapsulate the excitement surrounding the MLB Draft. Years of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication all point to this one day of becoming a pro. However, it can be hard to figure out how to navigate the process. The MLB Draft podcast is the only podcast dedicated to preparing athletes entering the MLB draft, and includes interviews from some of the top athletes in the MLB, how to build your team of experts, and how to prepare for draft day.
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United States
Description:
It's hard to encapsulate the excitement surrounding the MLB Draft. Years of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication all point to this one day of becoming a pro. However, it can be hard to figure out how to navigate the process. The MLB Draft podcast is the only podcast dedicated to preparing athletes entering the MLB draft, and includes interviews from some of the top athletes in the MLB, how to build your team of experts, and how to prepare for draft day.
Language:
English
Episodes
The Difference Between Tax Planning & Tax Filing | MLB Draft #10
4/3/2023
Taxes are one of the biggest destroyers of wealth.
Misconceptions about taxes are everywhere, and you often hear many of them daily. Below are a few examples we often hear:
Now for some truths that everyone should understand:
Residency, 1099 income, MiLB 401ks, team assignment, contract language, duty days; your situation is unique, and the complexities you face are different than most people. Luckily, there are answers available if you start your Tax Planning now. If you have questions...
Duration:00:16:17
Understanding The “Net Signing Bonus” And Its Importance | MLB Draft #9
3/20/2023
MLB teams will be interested in your gross signing bonus.
Your agent will be paid based on your gross signing bonus.
You should be focused on your NET SIGNING BONUS.
Your net signing bonus is what you will have in your pocket after taxes. This is the amount of money that you will be able to invest in your career, grow your wealth, and spend on the things that are important to you and your family.
To put into perspective why you should focus on your net signing bonus, you can look to a...
Duration:00:11:29
Advice From A 1st Round Parent | MLB Draft #8
3/6/2023
On this week’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Todd Seigler, father of Anthony Seigler – a first-round draft pick with the New York Yankees. We get to hear from Todd on what the draft process was like from the perspective of family members and in working through these areas together as a family.
As a parent going through the draft process, it can feel like everybody is painting a rosy picture about how perfect your son’s game is – it can be hard to sift through all the feedback using...
Duration:00:58:48
When Should You Hire A Financial Team | MLB Draft #7
2/20/2023
Do you know when to start looking to hire a financial team?
The easy answer is:
“As soon as you are making financial decisions, and as soon as you have done the research to know who to hire.”
Easy enough right, but unfortunately most people have boiled down financial decisions into choosing investments. It is not uncommon to think that financial advice is only about investments and that you should wait until after you have money to hire a financial team. Unfortunately, this is the wrong...
Duration:00:11:45
Adley Rutschman on Going Amateur to Pro | MLB Draft #6
2/6/2023
On this week’s episode, Erik and Travis talk with Adley Rutschman, catcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Adley was selected by the Orioles as the first overall selection in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft with the highest signing bonus ever. He joins us this week to discuss his time playing in college for Oregon State University, going into the MLB draft last year and making the transition from amateur to pro.
Adley covers a wealth of topics in this episode including:
- How to handle the...
Duration:00:36:46
How Do I Prepare to Make the Decision to Sign or Not | MLB Draft #5
1/23/2023
Going into the MLB Draft, there are a lot of questions that will be asked, but at the end of the day, the only question that matters is the question of whether or not you will sign.
How do I make this decision?
As the owner of your career and life, you should prepare for the MLB Draft like the CEO of a company would.
To make the right decision, CEOs prepare for and understand the questions that they are being asked. They take emotion out of decisions and are confident because they have...
Duration:00:13:46
Hiring the Right Financial Team | MLB Draft #4
1/9/2023
What should I look for when interviewing financial teams?
The financial team you hire should be Independent, Integrated, and Individualized. If they aren’t, you are putting your financial security at risk.
Independent –The first question to ask a financial advisor is if they must always work under a fiduciary standard. The fiduciary standard means that they are legally obligated to always work in your best interest. Most people who call themselves “financial advisors” fit into the...
Duration:00:16:17
The Draft Opportunity | MLB Draft #1
11/14/2022
Welcome to the MLB Draft Podcast, the proven playbook to help you navigate the Draft Process successfully.
Our goal is to inform you, support you, and help you achieve the greatest amount of success which we define as:
The challenge: Winning is not guaranteed.
History is littered with "can't miss" players who never made it and volumes of athletes experiencing financial ruin.
The good news is the results are mainly in your control. If you follow this playbook, you will win.
What's at...
Duration:00:05:46
The Difference Between “Personal Value” vs “Market Value” | Travis Chick, Will McGuffey | MLB Draft Podcast #16
4/19/2021
“What is your number?” is one of the most frequently asked questions to a player as the MLB draft approaches every summer. MLB teams want to know it, your agent wants to know it, the coaches at the college you are attending or committed to want to know it, but what is it and how do you calculate it?
With everyone asking what this number is, how should you and your family calculate this number and who is qualified to help you understand the true value of the opportunity that you are...
Duration:00:32:32
Answering the MLB Draft’s Most Asked Questions | Travis Chick, Will McGuffey | MLB Draft Podcast #15
4/2/2021
It’s April and the MLB Draft is starting to change from a possibility to a reality. What are some of the most common questions that prospects and their families start asking their financial teams at this point in the year as they prepare to make their big draft decision? What are some nuances that most people are missing heading into July?
From the realities and importance of a mock draft in March, to discussing spending habits and purchasing your first car, to what the value of the College...
Duration:00:34:59
Blue Jays' C.J. Ebarb on Preparing for the Draft | Will McGuffey, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #14
3/12/2021
We continue our MLB Draft Podcast series as we sit down with the Toronto Blue Jays Midwest Crosschecker C.J. Ebarb. In this episode, C.J. pulls back the curtain to give players and their families valuable insight on the scouting process through the eyes of an MLB organization leading up to the MLB Draft, as well as what makes players successful once they are in professional baseball.
With so much information about mock drafts and rankings available through the internet and social media, it...
Duration:00:37:35
LSU's Coach Cain on What Makes Players Successful | Travis Chick, Will McGuffey | MLB Draft Podcast #13
2/19/2021
We continue our MLB Draft Podcast with another installment of our College Coaching Series as we sit down with Louisiana State University Recruiting Coordinator Nolan Cain. In this episode, Coach Cain sharesexperiences and stories as both a player and coach at LSU and in professional baseball, as well as other advice gleaned from teammates and players that he has coached.
His journey from winning the College World Series as a player in 2009 to today as the Recruiting Coordinator at his alma...
Duration:00:44:53
Texas A&M’s Justin Seely on Navigating the Draft | Travis Chick, Will McGuffey | MLB Draft Podcast #12
2/12/2021
Seeking qualified advice is the best way to remove emotion from the upcoming business decision you will be faced with when deciding to sign with the MLB team that ultimately drafts you. In this episode we sit down with Texas A&M University Recruiting Coordinator Justin Seely who shares experiences and lessons from players and families who have gone through the MLB Draft process over his last 11 years.
Coach Seely has had a front row seat to watch over 60 of his players from Texas A&M get...
Duration:00:38:26
Financial Advice Before The MLB Draft? The Pros and Cons | MLB Draft Podcast #11
2/11/2021
Due to COVID-19, no matter what MLB draftees sign for – the maximum amount they will receive in the first calendar year is $100,000.
So, do you need a financial advisor?
After taxes and agent fees there can be as little as $30,000 left which will be used to live on. Nothing really left to invest. Seems like hiring a financial advisor can wait until next year.
If you’re only talking about investing, we agree.
However, are any of the following “financial decisions” important to your...
Duration:00:17:16
Advice From A 1st Round Parent | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #10
2/11/2021
On this week’s episode, we’re honored to be joined by Todd Seigler, father of Anthony Seigler – first round draft pick with the New York Yankees. We get to hear from Todd on what the draft process was like from the perspective of family members and in working through these areas together as a family.
As a parent going through the draft process, it can feel like everybody is painting a rosy picture about how perfect your son’s game is – it can be hard to sift through all the feedback using...
Duration:00:58:46
Adley Rutschman On Going Amateur To Pro | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #9
2/11/2021
On this week’s episode, Erik and Travis talk with Adley Rutschman, catcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Adley was selected by the Orioles as the first overall selection in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft with the highest signing bonus in baseball history. He joins us this week to discuss his time playing in college for Oregon State University, going into the MLB draft last year and making the transition from amateur to pro. Adley covers a wealth of topics in this episode including:
Duration:00:36:45
Bobby Stroupe On Utilizing Downtime To Stay On Your Game | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #8
2/11/2021
This week, Travis and Erik interview Bobby Stroupe, founder and president of Athlete Performance Enhancement Center (APEC). Bobby and his team started APEC in 2005 and it has grown over the years to become one of the most trusted sources for athletic performance improvement including accolades from and work with Nike. Bobby and APEC have trained some of the best athletes in the world including NFL MVP and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes.
There is a lot of uncertainty for athletes in all...
Duration:00:28:21
How Is Your Signing Bonus Taxed? (2020 Update) | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #7
2/11/2021
Are you familiar with the changes to how an MLB Draft signing bonus is paid out? Historically, teams have split the gross amount into two equal payments over two years, but due to COVID-19 have recently made some important changes that you need to know.
As a player, your ultimate goal is not the gross (before tax) MLB Draft signing bonus amount; rather, it is the net (after-tax) amount. In the past, how you structured your payments - whether they were uneven payments or not - was a huge...
Duration:00:19:21
Eric Chenowith On Do I Need Disability Insurance? | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #6
2/11/2021
You probably didn’t think we would be talking about disability insurance, right? So, do you need coverage? The answer varies for every individual. We are joined this week by former NBA player and current owner of Leverage, a disability and life insurance firm. In this episode, we discuss questions like:
Who should I trust with my risk management?In episode six, we are going to breakdown disability insurance. We want you to be well informed of all your options. You have worked hard to get...
Duration:00:29:23
Tyler Beede On Navigating The Draft And Your Baseball Career | Erik Averill, Travis Chick | MLB Draft Podcast #5
2/11/2021
On this week’s episode of the MLB Draft Podcast by AWM Capital, we’re joined by Tyler Beede – pitcher for the San Francisco Giants. Tyler had the unique opportunity of being a 1st round draft pick two separate times. He turned down the first opportunity to pursue college at Vanderbilt and further hone his skills. He discusses playing at the collegiate level, on TEAM USA, and continuing on again to the MLB draft as a first round pick.
Throughout the episode, Tyler walks us through his career...
Duration:00:36:50