Tony Clark on Player Power, Purpose, and the Future

What role does the MLB Players Association really play—and why should even high school athletes and their families care?

In this episode of The Most Valuable Agent, Matt Hannaford sits down with Tony Clark, former All-Star and current Executive Director of the MLBPA, for an unfiltered conversation about the past, present, and future of baseball.

From being a first-round draft pick to now representing thousands of professional athletes, Tony shares a rare, insider look at how labor rights, player empowerment, and education off the field are just as crucial as what happens between the lines.

Together, they explore:

⚾️ The formation and purpose of the MLBPA

⚾️ The legacy of Curt Flood, Marvin Miller, and the ’94 strike

⚾️ The union’s role in youth baseball, NIL, and mental health support

⚾️ Why young players must understand the business of the game

⚾️ How to become the CEO of your own career

This episode is a must-listen for prospects, parents, coaches, and fans who care about the soul of the sport—and the people in it.

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