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 also explores the current landscape of pitching scouting and offers a preview of upcoming coverage at BaseballHQ. 

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&rsquo;s performance reveals about the challenges of projecting young pitchers, not just Tong. Chris also explores the current landscape of pitching scouting and offers a preview of upcoming coverage at BaseballHQ.&nbsp;

The Eyes Have it podcast combines in-person prospect looks with
Dynasty/keeper analysis. Hosted by Brent Hershey (Co-General Manger,
BaseballHQ.com) and Chris Blessing (Prospect writer, BaseballHQ.com),
the podcast runs weekly throughout the season, discussing prospects at the minor league, college, 
and prep levels, with a fantasy tilt. The Eyes Have it podcast will also conduct interviews with other 
industry personalities and an occasional interview with others as well, possibly even front office types and players.

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 industry personalities about their analysis of prospects from the ballpark with some analytical evaluation sprinkled in. 

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 industry personalities about their analysis of prospects from the ballpark with some analytical evaluation sprinkled in.

Episode 5.23: Wrong on Tong

Chris tackles a wide range of topics in this solo episode, starting with why we often judge 2025 prep draftees—like Ethan Holliday, Tate Southisene, and Dax Kilby—far too quickly based on tiny professional samples. He then shifts into a creative evaluation segment, imagining potential pitch mixes for several low‑level arms, including Seth Hernandez and Cam Caminiti. To close things out, Chris delivers a full scouting report on rising prep prospect Trevor Condon.

Chris tackles a wide range of topics in this solo episode, starting with why we often judge 2025 prep draftees&mdash;like Ethan Holliday, Tate Southisene, and Dax Kilby&mdash;far too quickly based on tiny professional samples. He then shifts into a creative evaluation segment, imagining potential pitch mixes for several low‑level arms, including Seth Hernandez and Cam Caminiti. To close things out, Chris delivers a full scouting report on rising prep prospect Trevor Condon.

Episode 6.14: Projection, Imagination, and the Limits of Early Data

Chris is joined by Zac Beck of Dynasty Dugout and the Prospect Promotion Incentive Podcast to break down a wave of recent prospect promotions. The two discuss several players who’ve taken the next step in their development, including Brewers infielder Cooper Pratt, White Sox shortstop Caleb Bonemer, Diamondbacks shortstop Kayson Cunningham, and many others making moves across the minors.

Chris is joined by Zac Beck of Dynasty Dugout and the Prospect Promotion Incentive Podcast to break down a wave of recent prospect promotions. The two discuss several players who&rsquo;ve taken the next step in their development, including Brewers infielder Cooper Pratt, White Sox shortstop Caleb Bonemer, Diamondbacks shortstop Kayson Cunningham, and many others making moves across the minors.

Episode 6.13: Prospect Promotions with Zac Beck

In this solo edition, Chris breaks down several recently scouted prospects, including an update on Braves prospect Eric Hartman. He then moves through a series of deeper-dive segments: examining what an organization’s draft‑scouting process actually looks like, exploring how to identify true sleeper prospects through evaluation, and reflecting on the players he’s missed on—and what those misses reveal about the craft of scouting.

In this solo edition, Chris breaks down several recently scouted prospects, including an update on Braves prospect Eric Hartman. He then moves through a series of deeper-dive segments: examining what an organization&rsquo;s draft‑scouting process actually looks like, exploring how to identify true sleeper prospects through evaluation, and reflecting on the players he&rsquo;s missed on&mdash;and what those misses reveal about the craft of scouting.

Episode 5.23: Wrong on Tong

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