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, Andrew Painter, and more.

Chris is joined by BaseballHQ Co-GM Brent Hershey for this year&rsquo;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, Andrew Painter, and more.

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 6.1: Thrive or Dive 2026 

Chris welcomes Jesse Severe of BaseballHQ to the show for a special inflation/deflation episode, breaking down which prospects are trending up—and which are losing steam. They dig into risers like Kaelen Culpepper and Seaver King, as well as players whose stock has cooled, including Max Clark. Chris also shares his thoughts on Ralphy Velazquez and Dixon Williams.

Chris welcomes Jesse Severe of BaseballHQ to the show for a special inflation/deflation episode, breaking down which prospects are trending up&mdash;and which are losing steam. They dig into risers like Kaelen Culpepper and Seaver King, as well as players whose stock has cooled, including Max Clark. Chris also shares his thoughts on Ralphy Velazquez and Dixon Williams.

 Episode 6.8: Inflation/Deflation Report with Jesse Severe

On this week’s episode, Chris is joined by Dynasty Dugout’s Rhys White to break down standout prospects from the California League. The conversation highlights Dodgers shortstop Emil Morales, Padres left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft, and other notable names making noise on the West Coast. They also take an early look ahead to the 2026 draft, discussing UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, who is widely viewed as the likely first overall pick and a future Chicago White Sox.

On this week&rsquo;s episode, Chris is joined by Dynasty Dugout&rsquo;s Rhys White to break down standout prospects from the California League. The conversation highlights Dodgers shortstop Emil Morales, Padres left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft, and other notable names making noise on the West Coast. They also take an early look ahead to the 2026 draft, discussing UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, who is widely viewed as the likely first overall pick and a future Chicago White Sox.

Episode 6.7: West Coast Looks with Rhys White

On this week’s podcast, Chris goes solo and shares some lessons he’s learned about evaluating prospects after attending a Mariners/Twins matchup in person. Then, he dives into his thoughts on several notable prospects, including Pirates phenom Seth Hernandez—who could be the No. 1 prospect in baseball by June—Twins infielder Kaelen Culpepper, and a handful of other names worth tracking. A thoughtful episode packed with firsthand observations and prospect insight.

On this week&rsquo;s podcast, Chris goes solo and shares some lessons he&rsquo;s learned about evaluating prospects after attending a Mariners/Twins matchup in person. Then, he dives into his thoughts on several notable prospects, including Pirates phenom Seth Hernandez&mdash;who could be the No. 1 prospect in baseball by June&mdash;Twins infielder Kaelen Culpepper, and a handful of other names worth tracking. A thoughtful episode packed with firsthand observations and prospect insight.

Episode 6.1: Thrive or Dive 2026

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