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Baseball America

Baseball America delivers baseball news you can't get anywhere else. Covering the game from a player-development point of view, the staff of BA will deliver its take on what's going on in the world of baseball every week on its podcast, analyzing the game from the majors and minors--with an emphasis on prospects--through our unparalleled college and high school coverage.

Baseball America delivers baseball news you can't get anywhere else. Covering the game from a player-development point of view, the staff of BA will deliver its take on what's going on in the world of baseball every week on its podcast, analyzing the game from the majors and minors--with an emphasis on prospects--through our unparalleled college and high school coverage.

 

#1709

Trade Deadline Preview: Teams With Prospect Troves & Could Jackson Holliday Get Moved? | Hot Sheet S...

The trade deadline is only a week away. The guys take stock of which teams have the most to trade, remind listeners that the track record of prospects dealt at the deadline is spotty at best, then debate whether the Orioles would actually seriously consider trading Jackson Holliday by the deadline. Highlights include... (1:00) We added draft picks into the Top 100 today (4:45) Sizing up the type of return you should expect for a Garrett Crochet or Tarik Skubal, and wondering whether the Orioles, Dodgers or Phillies could get into the mix (10:30) How active will the Red Sox and Rays be? (15:00) The top prospects traded at the deadline over the last decade (19:00) What prospect package would it take to pull off a Crochet and Luis Robert package for the Dodgers? (22:00) Ethan Holliday is the face of today&#39;s Holliday Adventure (23:45) What&#39;s the status of Jackson Holliday and is there a chance he could get moved? If you enjoyed the show, make sure to [subscribe to our YouTube channel.] (https://www.youtube.com/@baseballamerica) We stream live every Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

32 MINS

32:51

23 Jul 2024


#1708

Fantasy Podcast: Early First Year Player Draft Breakdown

After a few weeks away, Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are back with our first show of the second half. We start the show off with a breakdown of two former Cy Young winners returning in Clayton Kershaw and Robbie Ray. Before we discuss the Ozzie Albies injury fallout and Nacho Alvarez callup. The second half of the show we talk FYPD as we preview the potential first ten picks in this years FYPD rankings. Over a full hour of dynasty talk this week. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:52

23 Jul 2024


#1707

MLB Draft Takeaways: Biggest surprises & favorite drafts | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 16

The dust has settled on the 2024 MLB Draft. Carlos Collazo, J.J. Cooper and Scott Braun go live from Arlington, Texas to discuss their biggest takeaways from the three days of the draft, including... (3:00) Who fell further than expected? (5:00) Why the Royals, Blue Jays should be thrilled with the first round (7:00) Bonus pool manipulation that caught our attention (11:15) Picks beyond round one that we liked &#43; Intriguing overall draft classes (19:30) How did the Reds do after drafting Chase Burns? (22:00) Could we see draft pick trades in the future? Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

29 MINS

29:25

17 Jul 2024


#1706

Futures Game Stars Join Hot Sheet, Mock Draft 6.0 | Live From Arlington

Another epic Prospect Pad presented by Louisville Slugger is in the books. We chatted with several Futures Game stars, plus Carlos Collazo joined late in the show to discuss his latest mock draft and what he&#39;s hearing on how the Guardians will approach 1-1. (0:30) Tre&#39; Morgan talks Futures Game, his time at LSU with Paul Skenes & seeing CC Sabathia (11:40) Chandler Simpson on always having the green light, stealing bases & more (23:00) Yankees slugger Spencer Jones on Ben Rice, his two-way prowess in college and evolution in 2024 (38:20) Marcelo Mayer is healthy and performing, plus a funny Kyle Teel story (1:05:00) Carlos Collazo breaks down Mock Draft 6.0 and the biggest changes (1:14:00) Royals RHP Ben Kudrna on his time with Kansas City&#39;s player development Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

13 Jul 2024

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:28

13 Jul 2024


#1705

What Can You Expect From Your Team's Draft?

What&#39;s a normal return from a team&#39;s MLB Draft Class. How many hitters can you expect to see reach the majors? How many pitchers. Pramana Labs CEO Corey Patton and Baseball America&#39;s J.J. Cooper use the Shift tool to pull together the answers to these questions. They also look at great drafts and bad drafts of the 21st century. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:14

12 Jul 2024


#1704

MLB Draft Mega Preview For All 30 Teams

It’s almost draft day, and with that Ben and Carlos are joined by Peter Flaherty for a joint draft/Future Projection episode where the team does their best to break down round one for each team in the game.  We go through every team in the first round and talk through their potential options for this year’s draft, talk through draft strategy, debate players, talk through team philosophies and much more.  Buckle up, this is a long one and will hopefully get you ready for draft day. If you like this episode, consider subscribing to the Future Projection podcast. — Time Stamps ---(2:35) Guardians ---(11:30) Who would we take at 1? ---(17:30) Reds ---(19:00) Why is Jac Caglianone so polarizing for us? ---(25:00) Rockies ---(27:20) Which pitcher would you take at 3 for the Rockies? ---(31:00) A’s ---(37:00) White Sox ---(42:00) Royals ---(46:00) Cardinals ---(50:00) Angels ---(52:30) Trey Yesavage as a polished and fast-moving arm ---(56:00) Pirates ---(59:00) What’s the knock on Nick Kurtz? ---(1:04:00) Nationals ---(1:06:00) Bryce Rainer vs. Konnor Griffin ---(1:10:30) Tigers ---(1:13:00) Red Sox ---(1:18:00) What arms make sense for Boston if the top three are gone? ---(1:20:00) Giants ---(1:21:00) Cubs ---(1:25:00) Mariners ---(1:27:00) Jurrangelo Cijntje vs. Brody Brecht ---(1:31:00) Marlins ---(1:33:00) Brewers ---(1:38:00) Rays & Mets  ---(1:40:00) Blue Jays &Twins ---(1:44:00) Orioles ---(1:45:00) Dodgers ---(1:48:00) Braves ---(1:53:00) Padres ---(1:55:30) Yankees ---(1:59:00) Phillies ---(2:01:00) Astros ---(2:03:00) D-backs ---(2:05:00) Rangers ---(2:07:00) Players we are higher and lower on — Do you have a question you want us to answer? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com   Ben&#39;s Twitter: [@BenBadler] (https://twitter.com/BenBadler) Carlos&#39;s Twitter: [@CarlosACollazo] (https://twitter.com/CarlosACollazo) [Baseball America Website] (https://www.baseballamerica.com/) Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

11 Jul 2024

2 HR 17 MINS

2:17:25

11 Jul 2024


#1703

Carlos Collazo, Keith Law & Shooter Hunt Analyze The 2024 MLB Draft | Hot Sheet Roundtable

Welcome to our 2024 MLB Draft roundtable special! We&#39;re thrilled to welcome Keith Law from The Athletic and Shooter Hunt from Prep Baseball Report to a special edition of the Hot Sheet Show alongside our draft expert Carlos Collazo and host Scott Braun. The group goes DEEP on the 2024 draft, including... (1:15) -- Why Keith isn&#39;t a fan of this year&#39;s draft class (4:45) -- Finding some gems at the top of the draft class (8:45) -- What to do with Jac Caglianone? (13:30) -- How each expert builds out their draft rankings &#43; where the top tier of the class ends (23:40) -- Why does it feel like Nick Kurtz is falling? (27:00) -- Players further down the first round each expert loves (34:30) -- Where will Brody Brecht end up? (38:30) -- The quickest movers to the majors (41:45) -- Favorite player comps If you enjoy the show, make sure to [check out our YouTube channel.] (https://www.youtube.com/@baseballamerica) Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

46 MINS

46:14

10 Jul 2024


#1702

Draft Staff Predictions, Round 1 Names & New No. 1 MLB Prospect | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 15

Welcome to one of the best weeks of the year! Scott Braun, Carlos Collazo, J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes cover a ton of ground in today&#39;s episode, including... (2:25) -- Carlos&#39; latest intel &#43; breaking down results of our last staff draft (6:00) -- What stands out at the end of the first round? (8:45) -- Do we like the draft lottery? (15:00) -- How teams feel about the top prep draft prospects (18:15) -- Is NIL impacting whether high school players get drafted? (22:30) -- Whether the Padres would dangle Leodalis De Vries in trade talks (26:00) -- James Wood vs. Jackson Holliday at No. 1 in the Top 100 If you enjoy the show, [subscribe to our YouTube channel] (https://www.youtube.com/@baseballamerica) . We&#39;ll have special live streams on Wednesday (MLB Draft roundtable with Carlos, Keith Law and Shooter Hunt) plus streaming with Foul Territory from the Baseball America Prospect Pad at the Futures Game on Friday. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

30 MINS

30:06

09 Jul 2024


#1701

Fantasy Podcast: Breaking Down Potential Futures Game Standouts

This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White talk some recent news impacting fantasy baseball and a handful of recent top performers before breaking down the American League and National League Futures Game rosters. They go through each pitching staff and position group calling out some top names who could impress this weekend. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

46 MINS

46:22

09 Jul 2024


#1700

Travis Bazzana Is A Hitting Machine In The 2024 Class | MLB Draft Profile

Baseball America&#39;s Carlos Collazo and J.J. Cooper analyze Travis Bazzana, who has a legit 70-grade hit tool and top-of-the-draft buzz just over a week to go until the 2024 MLB Draft. Here&#39;s our latest scouting report on the Oregon State star, who may have the highest floor in the class. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

05 Jul 2024

08 MINS

08:47

05 Jul 2024


#1699

Will Jac Caglianone's Impact Translate To Pro Ball? | MLB Draft Profile

In terms of pure talent, few players in the country stack up with two-way standout Jac Caglianone. The Florida star is one of the top prospects in the 2024 class. Baseball America&#39;s Carlos Collazo breaks down Caglianone&#39;s profile, including whether he thinks he sticks as a two-way player in the long run. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

04 Jul 2024

09 MINS

09:25

04 Jul 2024


#1698

The State Of The 2024 First Round + Cape Cod League Standouts

Carlos and Peter hop on the show to talk through some of the early Cape Cod League standouts that Peter has seen so far this summer and break down the state of the 2024 draft class now that we’re less than two weeks from draft day. The two also talk about the chaotic nature of college baseball in the middle of transfer portal season, talk about NIL implications on the sport, talk through draft strategy ideas and then finish the show with some talk about college catching and shortstop profiles in the class. — Time Stamps ---(2:00) shifting focus to the Cape and transfer portal ---(4:00) transfer portal chaos ---(10:00) NIL costs and comparing to slots ---(14:00) Austin Overn ---(17:00) Donovan Zsak ---(19:00) Connor Wietgrefe  ---(20:00) Merritt Beeker  ---(22:00) Jon Jon Gazdar  ---(24:30) Cody Bowker ---(26:00) Nick Dumesnil ---(28:00) Quality of the 2025 college class ---(31:00) state of the top of the class ---(33:00) Cleveland’s favorite up top ---(36:00) pivot points of the draft ---(40:00) where the catchers are going ---(45:00) dicey SS profiles in the college class Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

50 MINS

50:57

03 Jul 2024


#1697

Fantasy Podcast: Top 500 Update Risers

On this week&#39;s show hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White discuss the updated Top 500 Dynasty list and the biggest movers within the rankings. We focus in on a handful of players who made significant jumps up the rankings. We discuss James Wood&#39;s call up, Paul Skenes move up our rankings and the tremendous number of pitchers experiencing breakout seasons. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

55 MINS

55:04

03 Jul 2024


#1696

Walker Janek Joins, Mock Draft 5.0 & James Wood's Debut | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 14

We&#39;re inching closer to the draft. Scott Braun, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo & Savannah McCann join today&#39;s show to cover a variety of topics, including... (1:00) -- Mock Draft 5.0 & comparing Travis Bazzana to JJ Wetherholt (8:00) -- Sam Houston State catcher Walker Janek, the No. 20 prospect in the 2024 draft, joins the show (19:30) -- Savannah was onsite for James Wood&#39;s debut We stream the show every Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET. [on YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/@baseballamerica) . Keep your eyes peeled for more collabs coming soon in advance of the 2024 MLB Draft. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

29 MINS

29:59

03 Jul 2024


#1695

Nationals Expected To Call Up Top Prospect James Wood | Prospect Profile

The Nationals are expected to call up baseball&#39;s No. 3 prospect James Wood to make his MLB debut on Monday, according to several media reports. The Hot Sheet show breaks down Wood&#39;s monstrous power and what you can expect from him once he settles into the big leagues. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

08 MINS

08:56

28 Jun 2024


#1694

Will Charlie Condon Go No. 1 Overall? | 2024 MLB Draft Profile

Baseball America&#39;s Carlos Collazo examined Charlie Condon&#39;s historic 2024 season on our latest Hot Sheet show. Hear why Condon&#39;s numbers were incredible, even in the current college run environment, plus why it&#39;s still an open question who goes No. 1 overall to the Guardians. Carlos also drops an interesting Condon comp at the end. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

07 MINS

07:28

26 Jun 2024


#1693

Todd Frazier Grades His Scouting Report, Sawyer Strosnider, CWS Talk | Hot Sheet Ep. 13

Ever wondered how a big leaguer reacts to reading their own scouting report? Todd Frazier joined us today for a super fun draft episode and broke down his own 2007 draft report. We admit we were a little low on the ranking. Today&#39;s show was loaded with good stuff, including... (1:00) No. 1 Tennessee deserves some love after winning the national title (5:00) 2024 draft prospect Sawyer Strosnider joins us (12:15) Todd Frazier reviews his 2007 draft scouting report (16:15) What&#39;s next for the MLB Draft? (23:40) Holliday adventure (26:00) What&#39;s the latest on Charlie Condon after his record-setting season, plus a Condon comp Did you enjoy the show? We [stream live] (https://www.youtube.com/@baseballamerica) every Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

25 Jun 2024

32 MINS

32:28

25 Jun 2024


#1692

College Podcast: Will Tennessee or Texas A&M Win The College World Series?

Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty break down the College World Series championship series matchup between Tennessee and Texas A&M. Both teams are undefeated in Omaha, but which one will dogpile this weekend? They also take a moment to look back at the six teams that have been eliminated from the CWS and talk about what they&#39;ll remember from their seasons. Time Stamps (1:00) Initial thoughts on the finals matchup (4:00) How the pitching is set up (9:00) Texas A&M&#39;s injuries (17:00) Tennessee&#39;s season to this point (24:30) X-factors this weekend (32:00) The SEC went 5-0 in Omaha against the ACC (37:00) Florida (42:00) Florida State (45:00) Kentucky (48:00) North Carolina (51:00) Virginia and NC State Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

21 Jun 2024

57 MINS

57:48

21 Jun 2024


#1691

90th Percentile: College Baseball Is Getting Older, What's The Impact?

This week on the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on fellow Baseball America teammate J.J. Cooper. Last week J.J. released an excellent article on the college baseball home run explosion and explored several potential factors impacting the offensive explosion. One of the most interesting angles was growing playing time share of Seniors, which has reached an all-time high. Matt, Geoff and J.J. discuss the impact this had on development and talented underclassman who get to campus. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

20 Jun 2024

43 MINS

43:53

20 Jun 2024


#1690

New Mock Draft, Combine Names To Know, Prospect Injuries & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 12

This week&#39;s Hot Sheet show is loaded with good information. Carlos Collazo joins live from the MLB Draft Combine to discuss early prep players who impressed him, plus this week&#39;s brand new mock draft with a new No. 1. Then Geoff Pontes joins the show just after the 13:00 mark to dive into pro prospects, which includes a rash of injuries to notable prospects. Scott, Geoff and JJ also have a candid conversation about the current quality of baseball across the minors. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

19 Jun 2024

34 MINS

34:32

19 Jun 2024


#1689

Yankees Call Up Ben Rice To Help Replace Anthony Rizzo | Prospect Profile

The Yankees are giving C/1B prospect Ben Rice an opportunity to carve out a role in the wake of Anthony Rizzo&#39;s injury. Scott, Geoff and J.J. break down Rice&#39;s game, including... ---Why he&#39;s long flown under-the-radar ---What he provides with the bat ---Can the next wave of Yankees youngsters make an impact? ---Why this is perfect timing for him Enjoy today&#39;s prospect profile? Look out for more of these whenever top prospects get called up [on our YouTube channel] (https://www.youtube.com/@baseballamerica) . Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

18 Jun 2024

09 MINS

09:45

18 Jun 2024


#1688

Fantasy Podcast: Complex Leaguers, Full-Season Standouts & An Argument With RoboScout

Humans, Robots and Bears, oh my! In this special episode of the Fantasy Podcast, Josh Norris pinch hits for Geoff Pontes and discusses a variety of prospects with Dylan White. Half of the show is dedicated to players in the Florida and Arizona Complex Leagues, while the other half is dedicated to players Josh has seen and liked in the full-season leagues. Drama ensues when Josh and RoboScout disagree, but time heals all wounds and robots don&#39;t have feelings anyway. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

18 Jun 2024

34 MINS

34:46

18 Jun 2024


#1687

The Vance Honeycutt Conundrum & A Few Late Draft Risers

Peter and Carlos hop on the BA draft podcast to talk about the prospects to know in the college world series. How does this year’s field compare to a fantastic 2023 group and how much is there for a player like UNC’s Vance Honeycutt to gain or lose on the sport’s biggest stage? The two talk through why Honeycutt’s profile is so tricky, and think through the player development challenges that his hit tool questions create. After that the two talk through a few other CWS prospects, wonder how Braden Montgomery’s injury affects his stock (if it does at all) and talk about a pair of late-season draft risers to know—one high school shortstop and one college shortstop. — Time Stamps (3:00) The quality of the CWS prospects (6:00) How the bright lights of Omaha impact draft stock (7:00) Vance Honeycutt’s profile (14:00) How many big leaguers are guess hitters? (17:00) What can MLB teams in the swing (20:00) Vance Honeycutt vs. Seaver King (24:00) Kentucky’s Ryan Waldschmidt (29:00) Profiles that scare us (32:00) Braden Montgomery’s injury (36:00) A HS SS riser to know (40:00) A college SS riser to know Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

14 Jun 2024

45 MINS

45:32

14 Jun 2024


#1686

College Podcast: Previewing The 2024 College World Series, Storylines & More

Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty recap all the action from super regionals and look ahead to the College World Series. With the eight teams set to start play this weekend in Omaha, get ready with storylines to watch for each team and recaps of how they got here. Teddy and Peter also give their picks for the tournament. ---1:00 Thoughts on the CWS field ---8:30: Tennessee ---17:00 Florida State ---22:00 North Carolina ---28:00 Virginia ---33:00 Kentucky ---39:00 NC State ---46:00 Florida ---53:00 Controversy in Clemson ---65:00 Texas A&M Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

13 Jun 2024

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:26

13 Jun 2024


#1685

Drew Thorpe Set For White Sox Debut | Prospect Profile

Drew Thorpe, the No. 41 prospect in baseball, makes his White Sox debut Tuesday night against the Mariners. J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes dive into Thorpe&#39;s pitch mix to help explain what you should expect from one of the better arms in all of the upper minors so far in 2024. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

11 Jun 2024

07 MINS

07:42

11 Jun 2024


#1684

College World Series Preview + Listener Questions | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 11

The College World Series field is set! Ted Cahill joins this week&#39;s Hot Sheet Show to analyze the field and explains why Virginia is a dangerous team to watch. Teddy also follows up his report that South Carolina is expected to hire Paul Mainieri as its next head coach. J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes then dive into some prospect news, including Drew Thorpe&#39;s imminent debut, plus some reader/listener questions. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

11 Jun 2024

30 MINS

30:17

11 Jun 2024


#1683

Fantasy Podcast: Breaking Down Recent Callups Galore and Roboscout Gets An Update

Lots of callups this week and the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast is here to breakdown six recent callups. Hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes rank out the six debutants for rest of season value as well as long term fantasy value. The second half of the show debates Marcelo Mayer vs Jordan Lawlar, before updating you on some recent upgrades to Roboscout. 0:00 - 3:00 - Introduction 3:00 - 12:00 - Breaking Down Six Recent Callups 12:00 - 13:00 Break 13:00 - 17:00 Marcelo Mayer vs Jordan Lawlar 17:00 - 21:00 - Roboscout Updates 21:00 - 31:00 - Roboscout Targets In Dynasty Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

11 Jun 2024

35 MINS

35:12

11 Jun 2024


#1682

College Podcast: Previewing NCAA Tournament Super Regionals

Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty break down all the action in the NCAA Tournament, looking back at regionals and previewing the super regional matchups. They run through each regional and make picks for super regionals, including a couple spicy upsets. Time Stamps (3:00) Knoxville Super Regional: Tennessee vs. Evansville (14:00) Tallahassee Super Regional: Florida State vs. UConn (27:00) Charlottesville Super Regional: Virginia vs. Kansas State (38:00) Chapel Hill Super Regional: North Carolina vs. West Virginia (56:01) Ad Break (56:20) Athens Super Regional: Georgia vs. NC State (63:00) Clemson Super Regional: Clemson vs. Florida (74:00) College Station Super Regional: Texas A&M vs. Oregon (81:30) Lexington Super Regional: Kentucky vs. Oregon State Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

06 Jun 2024

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:23

06 Jun 2024


#1681

New Top 100 Prospects! Paul Skenes No. 1, Big Risers & More | Hot Sheet

Bonus Hot Sheet! There&#39;s a new No. 1 prospect (for the time being) in the Baseball America Top 100. Scott Braun, J.J. Cooper and Geoff Pontes break down the biggest changes to the list, which includes Pirates star Paul Skenes ranking No. 1 and looking like an ace, a dozen new names and several prominent risers from notable orgs such as the Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BASEBALLAMERICA* Check out Liquid IV and use my code BA2022 for a great deal: www.liquid-iv.comSupport this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations'>https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

10 MINS

10:49

05 Jun 2024