The Truth About Draft Day: What Parents and Players Get Wrong

The dream isn’t just to be seen—it’s to be ready.

In this can’t-miss episode, agent Matt Hannaford sits down with Kris Gross, Scouting Director for the New York Mets, to reveal what really goes on behind the scenes of the MLB Draft.

You’ll get an unfiltered look at how scouts evaluate talent, why some prospects never make it, and what separates the good from the great. From coachability and curiosity to signability and character, this episode uncovers the critical traits that matter most—and why they’re often overlooked.

Whether you're a travel baseball parent, college athlete, or high school hopeful, this conversation will change how you think about exposure, development, and what it truly takes to make it in pro ball.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

• The truth about exposure vs. readiness

• What scouts really look for beyond talent

• Why most prospects fail (and how to avoid it)

• What parents do that unintentionally hurt their kid’s path

• The emotional rollercoaster of Draft Day decisions

• How to evaluate transfer portal choices and NIL deals

• What makes a player stand out: character, patience, grit

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