Episode 220: Mailbag—How We Evaluate Prospect Risk

In today’s mailbag episode, Ben and Carlos answer listener questions about how we assess risk for prospects, how the degree of difficulty in scouting international prospects varies depending on the country, whether or not relief-only prospects with upside exist and the difficulty of spotting them, …

Episode 219: Lessons From The Milwaukee Brewers

Ben and Carlos talk about the Brewers World Series championship and think about how this organization was built and how it operates. What are the lessons that other organizations can learn about how the Brewers operate? What do they target with hitters and pitchers? What separates them with their s…

Episode 218: Mailbag—Angeibel Gomez vs. Josuar Gonzalez

Ben and Carlos open the listener mailbag and take questions about Blue Jays SS Juan Sanchez, Royals OF Angeibel Gomez vs. Giants SS Josuar Gonzalez, Braves OF Eric Hartman, Cardinals C Rainiel Rodriguez and Nationals RHP Jarlin Susana. Time Stamps:  (1:00) Was it a mistake to send Juan Sanchez to …

Episode 217: Brewers-Rays World Series Thoughts

Ben and Carlos talk about the Brewers-Rays matchup for this year’s World Series. The two talk about if there’s a takeaway to be had from two small market teams being the last standing. They debate whether they would rather have Junior Caminero or Jackson Chourio moving forward, as well as other Wor…

Episode 216: Mailbag—Angels International Prospects & College Lefty Comps

In today’s mailbag Ben and Carlos answer questions about John Rodríguez and the Angels international signing efforts, where Yankees OF Yostin Peña might start the 2027 season, Caleb Bonemer’s center field chances and how Guardians LHP Parker Messick compares to Reds LHP Ethan Norby.  — Time Stamp…

Episode 215: How MLB Draft Steals Led To Postseason Heroics

Ben and Carlos talk about a Guardians 2022 draft class that netted them both Chase DeLauter and Parker Messick. The two then talk about a number of prospects who are top of mind heading into the offseason including: Angels OF Jared Grindlinger, Marlins OF Cam Cannarella, Rockies 1B Charlie Condon, …

Episode 214: Mailbag—Can Bad Makeup Tank Your Prospect Status?

Ben and Carlos talk about the League Championship Series and wonder which of the final four teams is most likely to miss next year’s postseason. The two then open this week’s listener mailbag to talk about international draft timing implications, whether or not makeup and bad attitudes impacts how …

Episode 213: Reacting To MLB’s Schedule & Postseason Proposal

Ben and Carlos do some podcast housekeeping and followup on their discussion about how an international draft picking order might work. The two then talk about the breakout season of Rays OF Victor Mesa Jr. and how he is already a player we never expected him to be. How is that the case and what ar…

Episode 212: Mailbag—Why Alfredo Sena Is The Top Prospect In The 2027 International Class 

Ben and Carlos talk about what makes Alfredo Sena the top prospect in this year’s international class, and then take questions about international draft signing strategies and who would pick first if an international draft took place. They also take questions about Mets lefthander Daviel Hurtado an…

Episode 211: Ethan Salas & The Next Generation Of Catching

Ben and Carlos talk about Ethan Salas catching in the postseason, and marvel at how he’s this good at just 20 years old. They talk about the next tier of top catching prospects, both current minor leaguers and some of the top names in the 2027 class, and think back to some of the standout catchers …