On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand chats with three members of different front offices detailing the art of developing a successful Major League player. Tigers VP and assistant GM David Chadd discusses the importance of scouting and details the successes he’s had winning championships with the Marlins and Red Sox. Mariners director of player development Andy McKay discusses how the makeup of a successful player is 100% mental. Rockies director of pitching operations Mark Wiley explains the organizational phrase “attitude over altitude” and how pitchers can overcome outside obstacles to thrive in the Majors.
Ep. 30: Building a winning culture with the Rays
Ep. 29: Describing the moment when the Angels secured Shohei Ohtani
Ep. 28: Building a small-market team into a consistent winner
Ep. 27: What the Yankees front office saw in Didi Gregorius in 2014
Ep. 26: Two seconds to spare, how the Astros landed Verlander in 2017
Ep. 25: How a local Boston kid grew up to run the Red Sox
Ep. 24: Handing out the Largest Contract in Franchise History
Ep. 23: The Royals' Golden Generation
Ep. 22: How a GM approaches the Trade Deadline
Ep. 21: Lessons from being a Georgetown Basketball Student Manager
Ep. 20: Starting in Minor League Baseball Before Earning a College Degree
Ep. 19: Drafting Kershaw, Bellinger and Seager
Ep. 18: Why Young Executives Should Work in the Commissioner's Office
Ep. 17: The First Player Option
Ep. 16: How Analytics Impacts All Aspects of the Game
Ep. 15: Transition from Finance to Baseball
Ep. 14: How does a team prepare for the MLB Draft?
Ep. 13: Being Classmates with Tiger Woods
Ep. 12: Overseeing a Pro Scouting Staff
Ep. 11: What is Super Two status and why does it matter?
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