Which player should host a post-career podcast or talk show? We asked around.

During Spring Training, MLB.com beat writers surveyed their clubhouses, asking players for their opinions on a range of topics. Well over 100 players participated, in exchange for anonymity. In the leadup to Opening Day, MLB.com is publishing a series of stories based on the results of that survey.

Today¡¯s topic: Which player should host a podcast or talk show after they retire?

Everybody, it seems, has a podcast. But there's always room for one more, right? MLB players apparently agree.

With all the chatter around the batting cage, in the dugout and on the bases, many players have developed a feel for who's podcast-host material. So, we asked them which of their peers needs to host a podcast or talk show after his playing career ends. Here's what they said.

1. Mookie Betts, Dodgers

Betts was the runaway winner here, getting roughly twice as many votes as anyone else. And it's no surprise: He already hosts a successful podcast on which he interviews his fellow players about ball, life and whatever else comes up. He was even nominated for an Emmy.

So, obviously, Betts' side hustle was a factor in his peers' responses.

"He's really good at it," an NL outfielder said. "He expresses himself well, and I feel like he's authentic in that."

2. Brent Rooker, A's

Rooker is steadily establishing himself as one of the top player minds in baseball, given the knowledge, analysis and humor he's known to impart on social media. A post-retirement podcast could be a logical next step -- but not necessarily about baseball. He's admitted to an obsession with aliens and says he had an experience with a ghost in Milwaukee, so the whole situation is ripe for podcast success.

"I think Rooker is already on that path," said one AL catcher.

3. Vinnie Pasquantino, Royals

Come on. With a nickname like "Pasquatch," a podcast (maybe call it "Podsquatch?") almost seems baked into his future. Plus, he's already known as one of the funniest guys in baseball. So, it's safe to assume that the banter between Pasquantino and his guests would be tremendous.

Cool name + quirky personality = podcast gold.

"He's already halfway to hosting a show while he's playing," an AL starting pitcher said.

4. (tie) Alex Bregman (Red Sox), Freddie Freeman (Dodgers), Austin Hedges (Guardians), Francisco Lindor (Mets) and Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers)

Each one of these guys would seem to bring his own unique vibe to a podcast, whether talking baseball or anything else. Whether the topic is fun or serious or anywhere in between, a podcast with one of these dudes would likely be appointment listening.

"He's kind of into a little bit of everything," an NL starting pitcher said of Bregman. "He knows a lot of people. He's done some pretty cool things in the game."

Meanwhile, Hedges' ability to hold court with opposing batters has made him a standout personality in the game.

"He's so talkative and friendly behind the plate, he knows everyone's name, and I think he has that reputation of being a good clubhouse guy," an AL second baseman said. "He'd be a good one to talk about baseball."

And, it turns out, players are just as fascinated with all things Ohtani as fans. A podcast that would give everyone a small peek inside the mind of a baseball unicorn would be welcome.

"I think it would be cool to see Shohei do one and talk about his career," an NL outfielder said. "But he can talk (about) the differences between Japan baseball and here in the States, and he has a personality."

Honorable mention: Mark Canha, Brewers

There was one player who went on the record in this anonymous survey. It was Canha, and he nominated himself. Gotta love the confidence. He already has a prominent Instagram presence as a foodie, so perhaps a transition to podcast host makes perfect sense.

"I think I'd be good at it. ... I feel like I understand people and can read people," he said. "I listen to a lot of podcasts, too, so I think I have a grasp on how they go and what kind of formats work."

Others who received multiple votes: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Liam Hendriks, Salvador Perez, Tommy Pham, Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, Jesse Chavez, Will Benson, Kik¨¦ Hern¨¢ndez, Chas McCormick, Wade Miley