The Eyes Have It - A BaseballHQ Prospect Podcast
The Eyes Have It - A BaseballHQ Prospect Podcast
The BaseballHQ Eyes Have it Podcast combines in-person prospect scouting reports with dynasty/keeper fantasy analysis. Hosted by Chris Blessing (Director of Prospect Analysis, BaseballHQ), the podcast runs weekly through the season, discussing prospects at the minor league, college, and prep levels with a fantasy tilt. The Eyes Have it podcast regularly conducts interviews with scouting/fantasy in…Social links:
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Episode 6.2: Breakouts, Backfields & the Salt Life with Geoff Pontes
Spring Training standouts, breakout buzz, and names you’ll want to remember—Chris introduces a new segment, Count Your Blessings, before welcoming Baseball America’s Geoff Pontes to break down the prospects that caught his eye this spring, including Eli Willits, Gavin Fien, JoJo Parker, and more.
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Episode 6.1: Thrive or Dive 2026
Chris is joined by BaseballHQ Co-GM Brent Hershey for this year’s edition of Thrive or Dive. Chris breaks down several prospects he saw during Spring Training, then he and Brent dive into a discussion of the 2026 rookie class, including Konner Griffin, Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, Justin Crawford, A…
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Episode 5.26: Prospect Crush Team
In the final episode of the season, Chris unveils his handpicked Prospect Crush Team—ten players who’ve captured his attention with standout traits and developmental intrigue. He breaks down scouting notes and news on each selection, including Giants outfielder Josuar Gonzalez, Blue Jays infielder …
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Episode 5.25: Punny Prospect fun with Drew Wheeler
This week on the podcast, Chris welcomes Drew Wheeler—content creator for Prospects Live and host of Path to the Show on Bally Sports—for a deep dive into a wide range of intriguing prospects. The conversation highlights standout names like Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones, White Sox infielder Bill…
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Episode 5.24: Pushing into list season with Jeffrey Paternostro
On this week’s episode, Chris is joined by Baseball Prospectus Lead Prospect Writer Jeffrey Paternostro for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on the Mets’ trio of rookie pitching prospects, the behind-the-scenes process of canvassing for prospect list season, and standout performers from the…
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Episode 5.23: Wrong on Tong
In this solo episode, Chris revisits his earlier scouting reports on Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong, who made his MLB debut last week. He breaks down where his evaluation missed the mark and what Tong’s performance reveals about the challenges of projecting young pitchers, not just Tong. Chris a…
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Episode 5.22: Top 400 Trends & FCL Breakouts with James Anderson
Chris is joined by RotoWire’s Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson to break down his freshly updated Top 400 Dynasty Prospect rankings. They dive into standout risers and key trends. The conversation then shifts to emerging talent from the Florida Complex League, spotlighting Pirates outfielder Edw…
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Episode 5.21: The Complex Bridge League with The Welsh
On this week’s EHI Podcast, Chris is joined by FantasyPros analyst The Welsh to break down standout Complex and Bridge League prospects from Arizona. They spotlight Dodgers’ Ching-Hsein Ko, Reds’ Tyson Lewis, Rockies’ Ethan Holliday, D-backs’ Kayson Cunningham, and more rising talent making waves i…
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Episode 5.20: Carolina Prospecting with Chris Clegg
Chris is joined by Dynasty Dugout’s Chris Clegg for a deep dive into standout talent across the Carolina League. The duo discusses recently promoted Brewers prospects Jesus Made and Luis Peña, and offers evaluations on Royals right-hander Kendry Chourio, Rays outfielder Theo Gillen, and Braves left…
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Episode 5.19: Prospects on the Move with Geoff Pontes
Chris is joined by Baseball America's Geoff Pontes to break down several notable prospects traded last week. The episode features detailed evaluations of Athletics shortstop Leo De Vries, Twins catcher Eduardo Tait, Pirates infielder Sammy Stafura, and Guardians right-hander Khal Stephen—plus insig…
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