On this week's Prospect Podcast, JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and Ian Cundall look back at our pre-season 2026 rankings to see where we missed, as well as some reports we nailed.

(00:00) Intro

(01:35) Prospect Miss: Moises Ballesteros

(08:15) Prospect Hit: Arjun Nimmala

(12:15) Prospect Miss: Carson Williams

(20:50) Prospect Hit: Kevin McGonigle

(28:30) Prospect Miss: Spencer Jones

(34:00) Prospect Hit: Caden Bodine

(41:30) Prospect Miss: Marek Houston

(50:20) Prospect Hit: Enddy Azocar

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On this week's Prospect Podcast, JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and Ian Cundall look back at our pre-season 2026 rankings to see where we missed, as well as some reports we nailed.
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) Prospect Miss: Moises Ballesteros
(08:15) Prospect Hit: Arjun Nimmala
(12:15) Prospect Miss: Carson Williams
(20:50) Prospect Hit: Kevin McGonigle
(28:30) Prospect Miss: Spencer Jones
(34:00) Prospect Hit: Caden Bodine
(41:30) Prospect Miss: Marek Houston
(50:20) Prospect Hit: Enddy Azocar
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2026 Prospect Hits & Misses | Prospect Podcast

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JJ, Jacob and Carlos talk through Baseball America’s most recent draft board update. Why is there a new No. 1 player in the class? Who are the notable up-arrow players to be aware of and why did the players who fell, fall?

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Time stamps:
(0:00) Intro
(7:00) There’s A New No. 1
(11:00) Big Risers
(12:00) Georgia HS SS Malachi Butler
(16:00) Penn State RHP Genei Sato
(19:00) North Carolina HS OF John Hucko
(21:00) North Carolina SS Jamie Laskofski
(24:00) Big Fallers 
(25:00) North Carolina OF/SS Jacob Seamon
(28:00) Stanford OF Teddy Tokheim
(31:00) California HS RHP Striker Pence
(33:00) Corner Bats And Contact Issues Drive Drops

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JJ, Jacob and Carlos talk through Baseball America&rsquo;s most recent draft board update. Why is there a new No. 1 player in the class? Who are the notable up-arrow players to be aware of and why did the players who fell, fall?
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Time stamps:
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<li aria-level="1">(0:00) Intro</li>
<li aria-level="1">(7:00)&nbsp;There&rsquo;s A New No. 1</li>
<li aria-level="1">(11:00) Big Risers</li>
<li aria-level="1">(12:00) Georgia HS SS Malachi Butler</li>
<li aria-level="1">(16:00) Penn State RHP Genei Sato</li>
<li aria-level="1">(19:00) North Carolina HS OF John Hucko</li>
<li aria-level="1">(21:00) North Carolina SS Jamie Laskofski</li>
<li aria-level="1">(24:00) Big Fallers&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">(25:00) North Carolina OF/SS Jacob Seamon</li>
<li aria-level="1">(28:00) Stanford OF Teddy Tokheim</li>
<li aria-level="1">(31:00) California HS RHP Striker Pence</li>
<li aria-level="1">(33:00) Corner Bats And Contact Issues Drive Drops</li>
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Draft Podcast: The Risers & Fallers To Know In Our Latest Draft Board Update

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Positional rankings have kicked off over at Baseball America, as Lead Fantasy Analyst James Anderson released his Top 40 Catchers for 2027 Dynasty Baseball. Hosts James Anderson and Geoff Pontes breakdown some key discussion points and tier breaks throughout the rankings. They dive into some players to avoid as well as some sleeper names to know. 


(1:00) Drake Baldwin not a traditional No. 1 of a positional group.
(8:00) Rainiel Rodriguez: Future No. 1 catcher?
(13:00) Carter Jensen: Is there any downside?
(18:00) Samuel Basallo and Joe Mack: Potential breakouts at the position?
(24:00) Cal Raleigh: Is it time to buy or sell? 
(29:00) Buy or sell? Hunter Goodman, William Contreras and Dillon Dingler
(38:00) What is a fully healthy Kyle Teel season like?
(44:00) Leo Bernal's expectations for 2027 and beyond.
(50:00) Detroit's Mystery Man

Positional rankings have kicked off over at Baseball America, as Lead Fantasy Analyst James Anderson released his Top 40 Catchers for 2027 Dynasty Baseball. Hosts James Anderson and Geoff Pontes breakdown some key discussion points and tier breaks throughout the rankings. They dive into some players to avoid as well as some sleeper names to know.&nbsp;

<ul>
<li>(1:00) Drake Baldwin not a traditional No. 1 of a positional group.</li>

<li>(8:00) Rainiel Rodriguez: Future No. 1 catcher?</li>

<li>(13:00) Carter Jensen: Is there any downside?</li>

<li>(18:00) Samuel Basallo and Joe Mack: Potential breakouts at the position?</li>

<li>(24:00) Cal Raleigh: Is it time to buy or sell?&nbsp;</li>

<li>(29:00) Buy or sell? Hunter Goodman, William Contreras and Dillon Dingler</li>

<li>(38:00) What is a fully healthy Kyle Teel season like?</li>

<li>(44:00) Leo Bernal's expectations for 2027 and beyond.</li>

<li>(50:00) Detroit's Mystery Man</li>
</ul>

Fantasy Podcast: Top 40 Catchers For 2027 Dynasty Baseball

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Baseball America delivers the most comprehensive preview of the 2026 World Series on the market. BA's staff covers every detail, narrative, X-factor and more ahead of this year's Fall Classic between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays!

Baseball America delivers the most comprehensive preview of the 2026 World Series on the market. BA's staff covers every detail, narrative, X-factor and more ahead of this year's Fall Classic between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays!

Brewers-Rays 2026 World Series Preview | Narratives, Positional Advantages, Pitching Matchups | Baseball America

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