Digging Into Fastball Characteristics Of The 2024 College Class
Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast to get granular with the fastballs of some of the top college pitchers in the 2024 draft class. Brody Brecht’s fastball is harder than anyone else, but how about its shape and effectiveness? Who has room for improvement? Whose fastballs are dialed in and extremely effective right now? All that and more: Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2...
53m Jan 19, 2024
53m
Fantasy Podcast: 2024 Dynasty Shortstop Rankings
Dylan and Geoff return for another week to dig into one of the deepest positions for dynasty baseball, shortstops. They discuss the nine players ranked inside the Top 50 overall as well as their top targets, sleepers and fades. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a gre...
39m Jan 18, 2024
39m
2024 Top 100 Prospects Roundtable
J.J. Cooper is joined by Josh Norris, Carlos Collazo and Geoff Pontes as they discuss the release of the 2024 Top 100 Prospects list. The team discusses the No. 1 prospect, a loaded Top 10 prospects and where the list starts to thin. We discuss the biggest movers based on offseason feedback, the influx of talent from the 2023 draft class and the players we're most excited to see this season. O...
53m Jan 17, 2024
53m
2024 Red Sox Farm System Podcast
Alex Speier of the Boston Globe joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Red Sox and their farm system, including Craig Breslow's top priority as chief baseball officer, Marcelo Mayer's progress in the minors and what to expect from Ceddane Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu following their major league debuts. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.fact...
45m Jan 12, 2024
45m
Don’t Sleep on Cole Mathis + Other Non-Power 5 College Prospects To Know
Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast to talk about a few data darlings on the college hitting side and a few prospects to know from non-Power 5 conference schools. One name that makes both lists? College of Charleston first baseman Cole Mathis. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLA...
50m Jan 12, 2024
50m
2024 Orioles Top 10 Prospects Podcast
Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Banner joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Orioles farm system, including how Jackson Holliday improved in 2023, Samuel Basallo's rapid rise and how the organization's pitching depth has improved. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great d...
42m Jan 11, 2024
42m
Giants Top 10 Prospects Podcast
Josh Norris joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Giants organization and farm system, including Kyle Harrison's potential, Marco Luciano's hitting outlook and whether Reggie Crawford and Bryce Eldridge will continue as two-way players. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA fo...
35m Jan 10, 2024
35m
Fantasy Podcast: 2024 Dynasty Third Baseman Rankings
Third base is slowly becoming one of the more interesting positions for fantasy baseball, as an influx of young and exciting players has injected life into the rankings. Dylan White and Geoff Pontes discuss the top six of their recent third base rankings in-depth before going over some of their targets, sleepers and players to fade at the position for dynasty. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor ...
36m Jan 09, 2024
36m
2024 Pirates Farm System Podcast
Josh Norris joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Pirates farm system, including first impressions of Paul Skenes' pro debut, Bubba Chandler's upside and how much longer until the Pirates rebuild results in a winning season. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great de...
32m Jan 09, 2024
32m
2024 Diamondbacks Top 10 Prospects Podcast
Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Diamondbacks organization, including whether their World Series run is repeatable, if Jordan Lawlar will make an instant impact in 2024 and what to make of Druw Jones' difficult first full season. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Indeed...
46m Jan 08, 2024
46m
2024 Rockies Top 10 Prospects Podcast
Geoff Pontes joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Rockies farm system, including how the franchise is addressing its pitching troubles, Adael Amador's potential and whether Yanquiel Fernandez and Jordan Beck can conquer their strikeout issues. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAM...
46m Jan 05, 2024
46m
Lessons From The 2019 Draft And Looking Ahead To 2024
Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast for the first time in 2024, with a look back at Carlos’s 2019 redraft piece and perhaps some potential lessons to learn from that, and also get excited for what’s ahead in 2024. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Indeed and use my code BASEBALLAMERICA for a great deal:...
50m Jan 05, 2024
50m
Fantasy Podcast: 2024 Dynasty Second Baseman Rankings
Dylan and Geoff return from holiday break with another dynasty rankings show, this time focusing on the top names at the second base position. The boys discuss Mookie Betts welcomed move to second base, Jose Altuve's second half, as well as the 2023 renaissance of Matt McLain. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check ou...
37m Jan 03, 2024
37m
2024 Padres Farm System Podcast
Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Padres outlook, including the challenges facing the organization in 2024, timelines for top prospects Ethan Salas and Jackson Merrill and and reviews on Dylan Lesko's first season back from Tommy John surgery. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com...
41m Jan 03, 2024
41m
2024 Reds Top 10 Prospects Podcast
J.J. Cooper joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Reds farm system and overall outlook, including whether to be worried about Elly De La Cruz's strikeout issues, what makes Noelvi Marte their No. 1 prospect and the future outlook for pitchers Connor Phillips and Chase Petty. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ Support this ...
47m Dec 26, 2023
47m
The Dodgers Go Big Again
Kyle Glaser and Geoff Pontes break down the Dodgers wild offseason, including the addition of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, why Shohei Ohtani's contract sets them up so well, what big move they should make next and the state of their farm system. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...
38m Dec 22, 2023
38m
90th Percentile: 2023 End Of Superlatives and Sandwiches
On the final 90th Percentile of 2023 Geoff and Matt cover a wide range of topics from the best books they read in 2023 to the year's worst baseball trends. They wrap up the show by comparing five MLB stars to their sandwich doppelgänger. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://re...
54m Dec 21, 2023
54m
Fantasy Podcast: 2024 Dynasty First Base Rankings
Last week we kicked off our Dynasty Baseball positional rankings podcasts with catchers. This week we move to a talented first base position that boasts six players ranked inside our Top 50 overall. Dylan and Geoff talk through some targets, sleepers and fades as well as the general depth of the position. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising I...
26m Dec 21, 2023
26m
2024 Brewers Top 10 Prospects Podcast
Ben Badler joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Brewers farm system, including what makes Jackson Chourio so special, Jacob Misiorowski's future role and whether the Brewers are entering a transition period as a franchise. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
43m Dec 20, 2023
43m
Drafting The Best Tools In The 2024 High School Class
Carlos and Peter follow up on their college drafting experiment by trying to build the best possible theoretical players from the 2024 class. Each person has to build a hitter and a pitcher by drafting the best tools available from the high school demographic. Who wins? You tell us. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ Sup...
50m Dec 15, 2023
50m
Cubs Top 10 Prospects Podcast
Savannah McCann and Kyle Glaser break down the Cubs farm system, including the organization's new success at developing pitchers, where it ranks among the game's best systems and why the Cubs are positioned for both short-term and long-term success. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ Support this podcast at — https://red...
28m Dec 14, 2023
28m
Fantasy Podcast: 2024 Dynasty Catcher Rankings
Rankings season is upon us as Dylan and Geoff release their first positional ranking of the offseason. Up first is the Top 50 Catchers. The boys discuss Adley Rutschman, Will Smith and Francisco Alvarez at the top, as well as a few catchers Dylan and Geoff will be targeting in 2024 drafts. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.co...
41m Dec 13, 2023
41m
Shohei Ohtani Becomes MLB's $700 Million Man
Kyle Glaser and J.J. Cooper break down Shohei Ohtani's decision to sign with the Dodgers and record-breaking contract, including how Los Angeles always made sense from the start, why the Dodgers are likely to recoup their investment and why complaints about the size of the contract are misplaced. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.fact...
33m Dec 09, 2023
33m
90th Percentile: Bat Sensors And The Expanding Industry Of Youth Baseball
This week on 90th Percentile, we bring on Matt Pierce for a return visit to talk hitting tech and more specifically bat sensors. There's been a tremendous amount of growth in the space with a variety of metrics that major league organizations, college teams and hitting coaches have found useful. However with bat sensor technology creeping into the youth space, we ask: is it a good thing? We dis...
1hr 1m Dec 07, 2023
1hr 1m
Juan Soto Trade and Rule 5 Draft Analysis
As the Winter Meetings start wrapping up, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper analyze the 2023 Rule 5 draft, but before that, we had to take a quick look at the Juan Soto trade, which wasn't fully official at the time of our recording, but seemed to be very close to being completed. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ Support this...
39m Dec 06, 2023
39m
Fantasy Podcast: Discussing The Top 50 Dynasty List
After a quick break for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Baseball America fantasy podcast returns. With Dynasty Baseball Rankings season kicking off on the site, Dylan and Geoff disucss the release of their recent Top 50 Players for Dynasty list. They disucss Fernando Tatis Jr., Royce Lewis, Elly De La Cruz, Jordan Walker and many others. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022...
38m Dec 06, 2023
38m
Rule 5 Preview and Baseball Tech
Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper analyze the Braves-Mariners trade and preview the Rule 5 draft. After that, JJ dives into baseball tech as he talks with Katalyst CEO Bjoern Woltermann and strength and conditioning coach Joey Greany about the use of electrostimulation devices in training elite athletes. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.fac...
1hr 14m Dec 05, 2023
1hr 14m
2024 Cardinals Top 10 Prospects Podcast
Geoff Pontes joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Cardinals farm system, including if Masyn Winn is their long-term answer at shortstop, what to watch for after big seasons from Victor Scott and Thomas Saggese and why the Cardinals pitching solutions lie in free agency rather than the farm system. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.fact...
47m Dec 01, 2023
47m
Risers To Know On Our Top 100 Draft Update
Carlos and Peter talk through the most recent draft update to the 2024 top 100 list. Which players made the biggest jumps up the board throughout the summer and fall evaluation periods, and which players further down the board do we think can make jumps next spring? Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ Support this podcast...
54m Dec 01, 2023
54m
2024 Phillies Top 10 Prospects Podcast
Josh Norris joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Phillies farm system, including Andrew Painter's post-Tommy John surgery outlook, the mechanical changes targeted for Mick Abel and why Starlyn Caba has the Phillies' player development staff buzzing. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redc...
30m Nov 30, 2023
30m
90th Percentile: Rylan Domingues of Tread Athletics
This week on the 90th Percentile Geoff and Matt welcome on Rylan Domingues of Tread Athletics to discuss his recent Twitter thread on "Why pitch grades matter... until they don't". We discuss the thread in greater detail, discuss Rylan's work at Tread, get a better understanding of horizontal approach angle and the concept of a "bridge" pitch. A highly informative episode this week from one of ...
50m Nov 22, 2023
50m
2024 Mets Top 10 Prospects Podcast
Matt Eddy joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Mets farm system, including Jett Williams' potential, the early returns on the Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander trade and how long until the Mets are realistically World Series contenders. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bas...
31m Nov 22, 2023
31m
Drafting Best Tools In The 2024 Class + A Thanksgiving Dish Draft
It’s a Thanksgiving edition of the draft podcast, and with that Carlos and Peter are drafting. First the two compete to create the best possible theoretical players by drafting the best tools in the 2024 college class, and after that the two go back and forth and try to outdo the other with the best possible Thanksgiving meal. Who created the best hitter? Who created the best pitcher? And most ...
1hr Nov 22, 2023
1hr
2024 Braves Farm System Podcast
Carlos Collazo joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Braves farm system, including A.J. Smith-Shawver's next step after rocketing to the majors, why David McCabe is the system's top position player prospect and where the Braves international talent pipeline stands following the end of their signing restrictions. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code ba2022pod50 for a great deal: ht...
33m Nov 21, 2023
33m
Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Using Mock Drafts To Discuss Startup Draft Strategy
Mock draft season is upon us and Dylan and Geoff dive into their strategies in the ongoing Toolshed mock draft. Dylan took a win-now focused approach and currently ranks as the top projected team through 16 rounds. Geoff is the opposite with one of the lowest projected scores for 2024 but a large contingent of young upside hitters. It's the dichotomy of startup dynasty drafts in action. Our Sp...
34m Nov 21, 2023
34m
Does LSU's Thatcher Hurd Have The Stuff To Vault Up Draft Boards Next Spring?
Carlos and Peter break down five more 2024 draft prospects on today’s draft podcast, including Virginia shortstop Griff O’Ferrall, high school shortstops Brendan Lawson and Charlie Bates, Louisiana State righthander Thatcher Hurd and prep righthander Tegan Kuhns. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...
43m Nov 17, 2023
43m
2024 Marlins Farm System Podcast
Peter Flaherty joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Marlins farm system, including whether Noble Meyer can be a top-of-the-rotation starter, Jacob Berry's outlook after a poor season and how the Marlins front office changes affect the franchise's future. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt...
34m Nov 16, 2023
34m
2024 Nationals Top 10 Prospects Podcast
Savannah McCann joins Kyle Glaser to break down the Nationals farm system, including the debate between Dylan Crews and James Wood for No. 1 prospect, Brady House's outlook after a bounceback season and how concerned should the team be about Robert Hassell's and Elijah Green's struggles in 2023. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: ...
44m Nov 15, 2023
44m
90th Percentile: The Brendan Donovan Interview
This week on the 90th Percentile Geoff and Matt are joined by St. Louis Cardinals star Brendan Donovan to discuss a variety of topics. We revisit the concept of the exposure funnel in youth baseball, talk about Brendan's experience in the recruiting process and how taking a ball to the throat in a showcase earned him an offer from South Alabama. Baseball, food and sea turtles... we run the gamu...
1hr 8m Nov 15, 2023
1hr 8m
Fantasy Podcast: What Do Teams Tell Us At The Protection Deadline?
With the protection deadline taking place on Tuesday evening, fantasy managers have an opportunity to read the tea leaves as teams pick and choose who to protect from the Rule 5 draft. This is one of the few times that teams give us a look at how they value players. For fantasy managers, it provides insight into potential ETAs for prospects they might be rostering on their teams. Throughout thi...
34m Nov 14, 2023
34m
Duke LHP Jonathan Santucci Creates Excitement In A Class Of Questionable Arms
Carlos and Peter break down five more 2024 draft prospects on today’s draft podcast, including North Carolina State catcher Jacob Cozart, Texas Christian shortstop Anthony Silva, Duke lefthander Jonathan Santucci, Florida State third baseman Cam Smith and Texas high school catcher Cade Arrambide. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries:...
50m Nov 10, 2023
50m
90th Percentile: The Imaginary War - Analytics Vs. Scouting
The conversation has raged on for years, the battle between analytics and scouting in baseball. Today on the 90th Percentile we discuss how both analytics and scouting can work in harmony to produce more robust evaluations. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...
50m Nov 08, 2023
50m
Fantasy Podcast: Listener Mailbag
This week on the Fantasy Baseball Podcast we took more listener questions. We discussed building a pitching staff in dynasty and what prospects might make the biggest jumps this offseason. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
49m Nov 07, 2023
49m
Seaver King Could Go From Division II Standout To Top 10 Draft Pick
It's more 2024 draft talk with Carlos and Peter, as the two break down five more potential first rounders. The two discuss power hitting college players like Stanford catcher Malcolm Moore and Georgia first baseman and outfielder Charlie Condon, a flame throwing lefthander with a vicious breaking ball in Arkansas southpaw Hagen Smith, a Division II standout to potential top 10 pick in Wake Fore...
47m Nov 03, 2023
47m
The Rangers, Finally, Are World Champions
Geoff Pontes and Kyle Glaser wrap up the 2023 World Series, including why the Rangers turnaround is one of the greatest of all-time, how Texas built a team capable of winning its first title and whether the Rangers or D-backs are more likely to return to another World Series in the future. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https:...
37m Nov 02, 2023
37m
Fantasy Podcast: First Year Player Draft Questions
This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast, Dylan returns to the show and we take some Wyatt Langford, FYPD rankings and answer some listener questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
32m Nov 01, 2023
32m
2023 World Series: Rangers Wise Spending Pays Off In Game 3
Geoff Pontes and Kyle Glaser break down Game 3 of the 2023 World Series, including how the Rangers spending spree is paying off, the "first-date energy" inside of Chase Field, how the Rangers will replace Adolis Garcia and Max Scherzer and how Brandon Pfaadt reminds us to be extra patient with pitching prospects. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com Support this podcast at — ht...
31m Oct 31, 2023
31m
PJ Morlando: The Best High School Player In The 2024 Draft Class?
Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast to talk more 2024 draft, this time breaking down high school players Derek Curiel, Owen Paino, PJ Morlando and Michael Mullinax, as well as Texas A&M outfielder and righthander Braden Montgomery. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...
52m Oct 27, 2023
52m
90th Percentile: World Series Disrespect - Nobody Likes You When You're 23
In a special World Series focused edition of the 90th Percentile, Geoff and Matt discuss the World Series matchup of the D-Backs and Rangers. They challenge the narrative around this matchup lacking compelling storylines and players, and discuss the D-Backs trio of burgeoning 23 year old stars. We mix in one of our signature sandwich discussions in the opening. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel...
59m Oct 26, 2023
59m
2023 World Series Preview Podcast
Kyle Glaser and Geoff Pontes go in-depth to break down the 2023 World Series between the Rangers and Diamondbacks. Why the series is more exciting than some might think, the keys for each team to win a title and our picks to win it all. Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com * Check out TickPick: https://www.tickpick.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-a...
41m Oct 26, 2023
41m