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

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 Juan Sanchez, and Mets slugger Carson Benge, plus seven more names to watch.

In the final episode of the season, Chris unveils his handpicked Prospect Crush Team&mdash;ten players who&rsquo;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 Juan Sanchez, and Mets slugger Carson Benge, plus seven more names to watch.

Episode 5.26: Prospect Crush Team

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 Billy Carlson, Brewers slugger Andrew Fischer, and Cardinals lefty Liam Doyle, with plenty more discussed along the way.

This week on the podcast, Chris welcomes Drew Wheeler&mdash;content creator for Prospects Live and host of Path to the Show on Bally Sports&mdash;for a deep dive into a wide range of intriguing prospects. The conversation highlights standout names like Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones, White Sox infielder Billy Carlson, Brewers slugger Andrew Fischer, and Cardinals lefty Liam Doyle, with plenty more discussed along the way.

Episode 5.25: Punny Prospect fun with Drew Wheeler 

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 Dominican Summer League—including Giants outfielder Josuar Gonzalez and Mets shortstop Elian Peña. They also dive into some of the biggest prospect surprises of 2025, offering sharp insights and scouting perspective throughout.

On this week&rsquo;s episode, Chris is joined by Baseball Prospectus Lead Prospect Writer Jeffrey Paternostro for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on the Mets&rsquo; trio of rookie pitching prospects, the behind-the-scenes process of canvassing for prospect list season, and standout performers from the Dominican Summer League&mdash;including Giants outfielder Josuar Gonzalez and Mets shortstop Elian Pe&ntilde;a. They also dive into some of the biggest prospect surprises of 2025, offering sharp insights and scouting perspective throughout.

Episode 5.23: Wrong on Tong

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