Eric Chavez

The EC3 Pod

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Step inside the game with Gold Glover Eric Chavez, Chris, and Adam as they bring you unfiltered baseball talk, clubhouse stories, big-league insight, and the kind of conversations only true baseball guys can have. From breaking down today’s biggest headlines to sharing behind-the-scenes moments, old-school stories, player perspectives, and hot takes from around the league, this podcast is built for die-hard fans who love the game beyond the box score. Whether it’s MLB drama, legends of the past, or what’s really happening inside the game today — this is baseball, told by people who live it.

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Eric Chavez

Episodes

The Draft Episode 07.07.2026 43:23

What really happens when an 18-year-old gets drafted into Major League Baseball—and suddenly has to make a life-changing decision? In this episode of The EC3 Pod, six-time Gold Glove winner and 17-year MLB veteran Eric Chavez shares the behind-the-scenes story of being selected 10th overall by the Oakland A’s. Chavy pulls back the curtain on MLB Draft negotiations, the pressure on the family, and...

Emergency Pod: Mets Fire Mendoza...But Was He The Problem? 28.06.2026 39:33

Following the shocking firing of Carlos Mendoza, six-time Gold Glove winner Eric Chavez gives an insider's perspective on everything happening inside the New York Mets organization. Having worked under both Billy Eppler and David Stearns, Chavy shares why he believes Mendoza wasn't the problem, what really led to the Mets' downfall, the leadership lessons he learned from Billy Beane...

Jermaine Dye 25.06.2026 49:27

On this episode of the EC3 Podcast, Eric Chavez, Chris, and Adam welcome their first-ever guest, 2005 World Series MVP Jermaine Dye. Jermaine shares stories from his journey through Atlanta, Kansas City, Oakland, and Chicago, including what it was like learning from Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz, playing on the legendary Moneyball Athletics, and winning a World Series with the White So...

Do Managers Still Matter? 10.06.2026 45:51

Do managers still matter in today's game? Eric Chavez pulls back the curtain on modern Major League Baseball, explaining why experienced managers continue to make a difference despite the growing influence of analytics and front offices. The crew discusses leadership, communication, clubhouse culture, player buy-in, Buck Showalter's legacy, Terry Francona's success, and what separat...

Hit It With Your What?! The Wildest Fan Stories in Sports 26.05.2026 45:18

Chavy, Chris and Adam talk about fans, heckling, and where sports culture crosses the line. Chavy shares what it was like dealing with fans during his MLB career, the difference between criticism and personal attacks, and why home crowds can hurt more than road crowds. Adam tells a wild story involving Colin Montgomerie at a golf tournament, and the guys swap stories about Albert Belle, Jose Guill...

In A New York Minute 15.05.2026 41:39

Eric Chavez pulls no punches in this epsiode of The EC3 Podcast. From the Red Sox firing their coaching staff to the growing divide between analytics departments and MLB clubhouses, Chavy gives a rare inside look at what’s really happening behind the scenes in Major League Baseball. The guys break down: Why some MLB organizations are failing The importance of clubhouse culture The Giants’ man...

The ABS Is Here...And It's Exposing Everybody. 11.05.2026 29:31

ABS is here… and it’s exposing everybody. In this episode of EC3Pod, Eric Chavez, Adam Nelson, and Chris Hamblin break down the biggest conversations happening in baseball right now: ABS & automated strike zones Umpire accountability CB Buckner getting exposed Why MLB rule changes are actually working Position players pitching Massive contracts for teenage prospects The pressure of playing pr...