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 

On this episode of the EHI Podcast, Chris breaks down the MLB Draft from multiple angles—starting with behind‑the‑scenes notes from the media section at the event itself. He then dives into evaluations of several newly drafted prospects, including Vahn Lackey, Eric Booth Jr., Jensen Hirschkorn, and many others who stood out during the first wave of post‑draft analysis.

On this episode of the EHI Podcast, Chris breaks down the MLB Draft from multiple angles&mdash;starting with behind‑the‑scenes notes from the media section at the event itself. He then dives into evaluations of several newly drafted prospects, including Vahn Lackey, Eric Booth Jr., Jensen Hirschkorn, and many others who stood out during the first wave of post‑draft analysis.

Episode 6.18: All about the Draft

Chris is joined by BaseballHW’s Co‑General Manager Brent Hershey to break down the Futures Game, including a full recap of the batting practice session and standout performances. They also dive into several notable prospects, discussing pitchers Ryan Sloan and Kendrys Chourio as well as hitters Walker Jenkins, Nathan Flewelling, and Rainel Rodriguez.

Chris is joined by BaseballHW&rsquo;s Co‑General Manager Brent Hershey to break down the Futures Game, including a full recap of the batting practice session and standout performances. They also dive into several notable prospects, discussing pitchers Ryan Sloan and Kendrys Chourio as well as hitters Walker Jenkins, Nathan Flewelling, and Rainel Rodriguez.

Episode 6.17: Breaking down Future Game prospects with Brent Hershey

Chris welcomes Ben Spanier of Baseball Prospectus to the show for a deep dive into prospects from the South Atlantic and Carolina Leagues. They break down several standout performers, including Pirates prized pitching prospect Seth Hernandez, Royals shortstop Josh Hammond, Rays catching prospect Nathan Flewelling, and many others making noise across the lower minors.

Chris welcomes Ben Spanier of Baseball Prospectus to the show for a deep dive into prospects from the South Atlantic and Carolina Leagues. They break down several standout performers, including Pirates prized pitching prospect Seth Hernandez, Royals shortstop Josh Hammond, Rays catching prospect Nathan Flewelling, and many others making noise across the lower minors.

Episode 6.1: Thrive or Dive 2026

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