Mauricio Dubón’s Underdog Journey to the Big Leagues

They said he was too small. Too quiet. From a country that "doesn’t play baseball." Mauricio Dubón was never supposed to make it. But he did — and he didn’t just make it. He became a World Series champion.

In this episode of Most Valuable Agent, MLB agent Matt Hannaford sits down with Houston Astros utility star Mauricio Dubón to uncover the real story behind one of the most unlikely journeys in baseball.

From shagging balls in Honduras to stepping in for José Altuve and going on a 20-game hit streak, Dubón’s story is about more than baseball — it’s about identity, grit, adaptability, and never waiting for permission.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to flip rejection into motivation

• Why being a “utility guy” is a mindset — and an edge

• What separates players who rise from the ones who fade

• The mental shift that changed Dubón’s entire career

• How to lead with hunger, not ego — and why that matters

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Guest Bio:
Mauricio Dubón is a professional MLB utility player for the Houston Astros and 2022 World Series champion. Born in Honduras, he became the first MLB player from his country and has played for the Red Sox, Brewers, Giants, and Astros.

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