MLB agent Jeff Gatch - 019
Nov 14, 2017•20 min•Ep. 19
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Episode description
Typical day and behind the scenes of an MLB agent. Meeting with potential clients for the MLB Draft. Agents trying to recruit jr. high school players (2:05-5:20). Types of players that Jeff and the agency that he works for are looking at. Intangibles, good people, and work ethic (5:25-6:55). Communicating with scouts, in-home meetings, prepare clients for meetings with scouts. How the CBA changed the way agents can negotiate with organizations. What draft day is like for an agent (7:00-11:55). Andrew Benintendi. Jeff coached Andrew when he was in junior high. "Andrew didn't strike out one time all season long" (12:00-13:55). Cincy Elite Baseball Academy. Jeff joined as an owner a few years ago and enjoys helped players develop.College recruiting advice (14:00-20:00).
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