Former pro player Todd Blyleven shares how he used his baseball experiences and knowledge to create a career as a pro scout, employee for several large sports companies and now entrepreneur on Episode 38.

Here are a few of the highlights from our conversation...

1. How Todd wrestled through several jobs after playing before becoming a pro scout for the Angels and Rockies that signed Troy Tulowitzki among many other MLB players

2. Todd's advice for any player potentially being selected in the unique circumstances of this year's five round draft

3. How Todd successfully transitioned into a corporate career around marketing and business development

4. How Todd used his background as a player, scout and sports business professional to recently launch The Scout Hub, a service giving amateur athletes the ability to be graded by pro scouts and coaches

Todd's story shows the importance of not being complacent and being open to learning new things.

You can connect with Todd on LinkedIn or contact him directly at info@thescouthub.com. To learn more about The Scout Hub, visit the website at thescouthub.com.

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The Baseball and Business PodcastBy Baseball and BusinessJun 10, 2020