Episode 1009
This week, we <a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/rolen-into-cooperstown-bbwaa-voters-avoid-shutout/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">reflect on the recent Hall of Fame election results</a> before catching up with a top Pirates prospect.
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<li>First up, <a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/author/jayjaffe/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Jay Jaffe</a> welcomes <a href="https://twitter.com/NotMrTibbs" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ryan Thibodaux</a>, who leads the team at the <a href="http://www.bbhoftracker.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hall of Fame Ballot Tracker</a>, to discuss <a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/players/scott-rolen/970/stats?position=3B" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Scott Rolen</a>&#8217;s enshrinement and the <a href="https://twitter.com/sarsdell/status/1618018127308296192" rel="noopener" target="_blank">wild</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sarsdell/status/1617649666207911946" rel="noopener" target="_blank">day</a> <a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/instagraphs/a-glimmer-of-hope-for-scott-rolen-and-todd-helton/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">leading up to it</a>. Ryan has worked on the Tracker for a decade now, but this is somehow the first time he and Jay have had a non-text conversation. The duo look back on the influence the Tracker has had over the years, what compelled Ryan to work on it, and if he ever hears from any of the candidates. Jay and Ryan also take a look at the many exciting names on next year&#8217;s ballot. [3:05]</li>
<li>After that, <a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/author/david-laurila/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">David Laurila</a> welcomes Pirates prospect <a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/players/charles-priester/sa3011297/stats?position=P" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Quinn Priester</a> to the show. The pair <a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-conversation-with-pirates-2019-first-rounder-quinn-priester/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">first chatted after Priester was drafted</a> (then <a href="https://blogs.fangraphs.com/pirates-prospect-quinn-priester-talks-pitching/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">again in 2021</a>), and they discuss how he has developed as a pitcher in that time. We hear about training in Arizona this offseason, changing his approach to stay in games longer, comparing curveballs with teammate <a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/players/michael-burrows/sa3008517/stats?position=P" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Mike Burrows</a>, and playing with <a href="https://www.fangraphs.com/players/henry-davis/sa3017042/stats?position=C" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Henry Davis</a>, who was the first overall pick in the 2021 draft. Finally, Priester tells us who were the best hitters he faced this year and who he is most looking forward to taking on in the majors one day. [31:40]</li>
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