Seth Hernandez Shines, Mock Draft 2.0 & Bubba Chandler Gets Even Better | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 51
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo, Jacob Rudner & Kelsey Wingert-Linch dive into Baseball America's latest MLB mock draft, which features high school righthander Seth Hernandez in the 1-1 slot. How does the success of other upper echelon prep pitching picks like Hunter Greene factor and Jackson Jobe into the Nationals' decision-making this summer? We also discuss the n...
30m Apr 14, 2025
30m
90th Percentile: Cam Lanzilli of Lanz Baseball - Is Pronation vs Supination dominant a myth?
This week on the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on Cam Lanzilli of Lanz Baseball. Cam has an extensive background as a player and coach at the college and professional level and runs a baseball training company with his brother Chris. We brought Cam on to discuss the process of working with pitchers on their offseason training programs as well as the concept of pronat...
1hr 2m Apr 10, 2025
1hr 2m
Breaking Down The Best Pitching Prospects Still In The Minors
On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at trying to answer the question of who is the best pitching prospect still in the minors, now that Roki Sasaki, Jackson Jobe and Chase Dollander are all in the majors. (00:00) Yes, we're crazy...or how to watch four MiLB games at once. (04:30) Who is the best pitching prospect still in the minors? Looking at th...
1hr 2m Apr 09, 2025
1hr 2m
Breaking Down Arsenal Changes For MLB Draft Arms
Peter and Carlos hop on the draft podcast and talk through Wake Forest outfielder Ethan Conrad’s season-ending shoulder surgery before getting into the weeds on pitchers. The two talk about arsenal changes, usage patterns and stuff jumps for a number of college arms who could go in the first few rounds of the draft, including a pair of LSU starters, a lefty reliever turned legitimate three-pitc...
41m Apr 09, 2025
41m
College Podcast: A New No. 1 Tops the Poll, Reassessing Our Preseason Award Selections
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss the second in-season change at No. 1 in the Top 25 with Arkansas claiming the top spot in Week 9. Rudner and Flaherty also look back at their preseason award predictions and reassess the frontrunners at the midway point in the season. (1:48) Arkansas claims No. 1 (9:57) Where Florida State stands (16:23) Wake Forest’s b...
1hr 3m Apr 08, 2025
1hr 3m
Fantasy Podcast: Guidelines To Follow In Dynasty Baseball
The Baseball America Fantasy Podcast returns for another week and we're talking strategy this week on the show. Host Dylan White breaks down some important guidelines to follow for dynasty managers. We also talk all the news and notes of the last week in MLB and the minors. (1:00) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract reaction. (8:00) Chase Burns debut reaction (20:00) Nick Kurtz is on fire. (28:00) ...
51m Apr 08, 2025
51m
Nick Kurtz's Hot Start, Top 100 Prospects Update & Best Minor League Pitching Prospects | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 50
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jesús Cano react to Athletics No. 1 prospect Nick Kurtz mashing in Triple-A and the updated Top 100 Prospects list. Is Reds No. 2 prospect Chase Burns the best pitching prospect in the minor leagues? Plus, we grade today’s Red Sox/Brewers trade. Time Stamps (1:15) Nick Kurtz tops the Hot Sheet (10:30) April updates to the Top 100 P...
32m Apr 07, 2025
32m
Jack Bauer’s 102-mph Fastball Adds To Deep Lefty Draft Class
Carlos and Peter hop on the draft show to talk about all the latest movers and shakers in the 2025 draft. The two lament Texas outfielder Max Belyeu’s thumb injury, then get into how insane Illinois lefthander Jack Bauer’s velocity surge has been this spring. The two try and work their way through their lefty preferences on the board, then talk about the insane season that Florida State shortst...
42m Apr 04, 2025
42m
Prospect Podcast: Nick Kurtz, Roman Anthony, Jac Caglianone, Luis Mey And More
We know you enjoyed the Prospect Deep Dives, so we're going to podcast about MLB Prospects every Wednesday. Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are back from spring training trips, so we can't wait to share what we saw. (00:00) What's news this week (Nick Kurtz, Roman Anthony) (13:08) Prospect Deep Dive On Pirates OF Konnor Griffin (23:30) Prospect Deep Dive on Royals 1B Jac Caglianone (30:30) JJ is...
43m Apr 02, 2025
43m
College Podcast: Breaking Down Georgia's Meteoric Rise, Texas Injury News
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty take a closer look at No. 4 Georgia’s historic season, how injuries could impact No. 3 Texas and break down concerns about preseason-No. 7 Florida. Rudner and Flaherty also welcome No. 23 Kansas and No. 25 Virginia Tech to the rankings, breaking down each. (2:09) A closer look at No. 4 Georgia (11:35) What to make of No. 11 Nort...
56m Apr 01, 2025
56m
Fantasy Podcast: Opening Weekend Overreactions And Updates
Baseball is officially back which means we have actual games that mean something to talk about this week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White discuss some of the news over baseball's opening weekend and dig into some early noteworthy performances and some overreactions. (2:00) Kristian Campbell settling in nicely. (6:00) Gleyber Torres injured (9:00) Josh...
33m Apr 01, 2025
33m
Could A Prep Righthander Go No. 1 In MLB Draft & Roki Sasaki Struggles | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 49
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Carlos Collazo break down Baseball America's first Staff Draft of the 2025 cycle, which features righthander high school pitcher Seth Hernandez going No. 1 overall. Could a prep righty really go at the top? Which other candidates could go 1-1 with all the usual names scuffling? We also discuss Roki Sasaki's struggles to start his Do...
25m Apr 01, 2025
25m
90th Percentile: The Yankees Torpedo Bats Are Taking The Game By Storm
This past weekend, the Yankees hit nine home runs in a game against the Brewers. During the broadcast, the Yankees broadcast explained how several of the team's players were swinging bats with unusually-shaped barrels. Since that breakout game, more details on the Yankees' "torpedo bats" have come to light. Today on the 90th Percentile we discuss what we know and how they may not be as new as ...
34m Mar 31, 2025
34m
Talking Through Our Top 300 Draft Update
Carlos and Peter discuss the first in-season draft update for the 2025 class. Big picture takeaways, lefthanded pitching depth, up-the-middle defensive profiles and players who excite us beyond the top 50. — Time Stamps (3:30) Big picture takeaways on the update (6:00) Lefthanded pitching depth (9:00) Questions up top (11:00) Up-the-middle depth (14:00) Post top 50 names we’re excited about ...
45m Mar 28, 2025
45m
Scouting Every AL East No. 1 Prospect For 2025
We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL East. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2025. Time Stamps (0:00) -- Samuel Basallo, Orioles (9:00) -- Carson Williams, Rays (17:45) -- Ricky Tiedemann, Blue Jays (26:05) -- Jasson Dominguez, Yankees (33:30) -- Roma...
44m Mar 27, 2025
44m
Fantasy Podcast: FYPD Postmortem And Prospects Breaking Camp
Lots of news to discuss this week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast as Kristian Campbell, Jackson Jobe, Cam Smith and Will Warren will all break camp with their respective clubs. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown each player's potential contributions for fantasy managers in 2025. We also dive into Geoff's recent two weeks in Florida, going over some names that stuck out on the ...
49m Mar 26, 2025
49m
College Podcast: Texas Climbs to No. 3, West Coast Teams Make Noise in Week 6
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty take a closer look at No. 3 Texas after its top-five series win over then-No. 2 LSU plus break down the rankings-risers in the West, including Oregon State, UC Irvine and UCLA. Rudner and Flaherty also preview aspects of their first in-season Field of 64 projection. (2:00) Examining Texas’ rise to No. 3 (7:25) Arkansas off to be...
56m Mar 25, 2025
56m
Kristian Campbell Makes Red Sox Roster, MLB Breakout Candidates & How The Marlins Can Return To Relevancy | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 48
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun react to the Red Sox bringing their No. 2 prospect Kristian Campbell aboard to start the season. Which other top prospects are starting the season in the major leagues? We also discuss breakout candidates this upcoming MLB season and take a look at what a path to relevancy looks like for the rudderless Marlins. (0:35) St...
34m Mar 24, 2025
34m
90th Percentile: Tony Gilio of Operation Player Assist
On this week's episode of the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Tony Gilio of Operation Player Assist. Operation Player Assist helps teams and families supplement some of the high costs associated with travel ball. (2:00) Sandwich talk, best sandwich chain and Portillo's Italian Beefs. (7:00) Exposure Funnel's impact on opportunities (11:00) Rising costs of youth spor...
40m Mar 21, 2025
40m
Up Arrow North Carolina Preps & SEC Southpaws In The 2025 MLB Draft Class
Carlos and Peter talk through four notable up-arrow players in the 2025 class who will climb our draft board significantly on our next update. That includes two North Carolina preps: Josh Hammond, who is increasingly interesting for his exploits as a hitter; and Briggs McKenzie, who continues a North Carolina high school lefty tradition. The two also talk about Friday night SEC lefthanders Zach...
34m Mar 21, 2025
34m
Scouting Every AL Central No. 1 Prospect For 2025
We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL Central. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2025. Time Stamps (0:00) -- Travis Bazzana, Guardians (9:10) -- Noah Schultz, White Sox (19:55) -- Jackson Jobe, Tigers (28:45) -- Walker Jenkins, Twins (37:30) -- Jac Caglian...
49m Mar 19, 2025
49m
College Podcast: Breaking Down Texas A&M's Fall from Preseason No. 1 to Unranked
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down Texas A&M's fall from preseason No. 1 to unranked heading into Week 6. Rudner and Flaherty also take a closer look at No. 5 Texas, No. 14 Stanford, No. 15 Louisville, No. 17 Auburn and No. 25 West Virginia's early-season success. (3:27) Breaking down Texas A&M’s fall (14:00) Texas jumps up to No. 5 (19:00) Is Stanfor...
55m Mar 18, 2025
55m
Spring Breakout Stars, Charlie Condon Sidelined & 2026 Recruiting Rankings | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 47
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, Ben Badler, Carlos Collazo and Scott Braun dish on a number of topics, including Jackson Jobe's new offerings, Boston's "Big Three," Spring Breakout studs, Charlie Condon's wrist ailment and 2026 college recruiting. Time Stamps (0:50) Jackson Jobe's developing pitch mix (6:30) The timeline for Red Sox "Big Three" (12:20) Spring Breakout standouts (17:50) Charlie...
31m Mar 18, 2025
31m
The First Mock Draft Of The 2025 Season
Carlos and Peter discuss the first in-season mock draft of the 2025 cycle on today’s draft podcast. Peter gives his reactions to where players went, the two discuss the up/down movement of the class and talk through a few compelling positional battles, including a top-10 cluster of shortstops and a mid-round group of college pitchers. See the complete mock draft here: https://www.baseballameri...
53m Mar 14, 2025
53m
Fantasy Podcast: March Dynasty Top 500 Updates
The Dynasty Top 500 underwent it's first significant update of the season and hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are here to talk about it. On this week's show they discuss some of the risers and fallers on the list. As well as touching on a lots of recent injury news bound to impact dynasty managers. (1:00) Backfield action in Florida (2:30) Gerrit Cole news (4:00) Will Warren breakout (6:...
39m Mar 13, 2025
39m
2025 MLB Mock Draft Version 1 With Carlos Collazo
Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper discuss the first in-season mock draft of 2025. Carlos did a mock with a MLB scout, and they alternated picks. We discuss the first 11 picks. (00:00) How this class shapes up (04:30) Pick #1, Washington Nationals (06:00) Pick # 2, Los Angeles Angels (07:10) Pick # 3, Seattle Mariners (11:00) Pick # 4, Colorado Rockies (13:30) Pick # 5, St. Louis Cardinals (15...
36m Mar 13, 2025
36m
Scouting Every AL West No. 1 Prospect For 2025
We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL West. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2025. Time Stamps (0:00) -- Kumar Rocker, Rangers (9:10) -- Caden Dana, Angels (18:50) -- Cam Smith, Astros (30:50 -- Colt Emerson, Mariners (42:25) -- Nick Kurtz, Athletics Sup...
54m Mar 12, 2025
54m
College Podcast: Previewing Conference Play and Breaking Down Top 25 Newcomers
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss the start of conference play, teams boosting their stock and Top 25 newcomers Stanford and Louisville. Rudner and Flaherty also take a closer look at what Virginia, Oklahoma State and Texas A&M need to do to get their seasons back on track. (2:20) Strength of Week 5 midweek schedule (4:46) Breaking down the top six (12:...
57m Mar 11, 2025
57m
MLB Mock Draft 1.0 & Fantasy Baseball Draft Season | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 46
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Carlos Collazo, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun react to BA's MLB mock draft of 2025 featuring big league scout analysis for every pick. Are scouts concerned with Jace LaViolette's slow start? Is there a clear-cut No. 1 pick? We also preview the Top 500 dynasty ranking update dropping on the BA site Tuesday to get you ready for your fantasy draft. The d...
33m Mar 11, 2025
33m
Draft Risers: Gavin Kilen Homers At Will & Joseph Dzierwa Strikes Out The World
Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about some notable performers through the first three weeks of the season, led by Tennessee (slugger?) Gavin Kilen and Michigan State lefthander Joseph Dzierwa. They touch on a few other risers to know, plus Peter gives us an early preview of how the 2026 college class is shaping up. — Time Stamps (1:00) Tennessee's Gavin Kilen (13:40) Michig...
45m Mar 07, 2025
45m
MLB Spring Breakout Prospect Games Preview
The 2025 Spring Breakout rosters (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-spring-breakout-series-schedule-roster-analysis-for-every-team-2/) have been announced, so Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper have gathered to help you get prepared for each and every game with looks at what top prospects and what lesser-know names you should pay attention to. (00:00) Which are the best Spring B...
1hr 2m Mar 06, 2025
1hr 2m
Fantasy Podcast: Early Spring Training Breakouts To Target
We're a few weeks into spring training and the early signs of breakouts are beginning to bloom. This week on the Baseball America Fantasy Baseball podcast we discuss a few names hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White are targeting heading into 2025. (2:00) Chase DeLauter out 8-12 weeks (5:00) Luis Gil Lat Injury (7:00) Matt Vierling's injury opens up playing time for Jace Jung (8:30) Ryan Weathers...
33m Mar 05, 2025
33m
Scouting Every NL West No. 1 Prospect For 2025
We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL West. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2025. Time Stamps (0:00) -- Roki Saksaki, Dodgers (9:35) -- Bryce Eldridge, Giants (19:25) -- Jordan Lawlar, Diamondbacks (28:35) -- Leodalis De Vries, Padres (38:20) -- Chase Dollan...
50m Mar 05, 2025
50m
Angels 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Taylor Blake Ward and JJ Cooper are talking in-depth about the Angels farm system in the latest MLB Prospects Deep Dive. With this post, all 30 teams are now live, so your favorite team is available, no matter which club you root for. (00:00) Caden Dana's a fast-rising, middle-of-the-rotation starting pitching prospect (11:30) Christian Moore is the latest fast-moving Angels position prospect...
47m Mar 05, 2025
47m
College Podcast: Tennessee Retakes No. 1 Spot, What to Make of Texas A&M's Early Skid
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty discuss the first change at No. 1 in the Top 25 of the year wth reigning national champion Tennessee returning to the top spot. Rudner and Flaherty also break down their concern level for former No. 1 Texas A&M, which dropped to No. 11 after a 1-3 week and 6-4 start to its season. (1:46) Is it time to sound the alarm on Texas A&M...
56m Mar 04, 2025
56m
Royals 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Bill Mitchell and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Royals farm system in a new Baseball America Deep Dive. The Royals made the playoffs in 2024 and also added a new No. 1 prospect in Jac Caglianone. (00:00) Why Jac Caglianone is No. 1 and how good could he be? (10:00) The Royals have a pair of interesting catching prospects. Looking at Blake Mitchell and Carter Jensen. (15:30) Looking ...
37m Mar 04, 2025
37m
Red Sox Senior Director Of Player Development Brian Abraham Joins To Talk Roman Anthony | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 45
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Red Sox Senior Director of Player Development Brian Abraham to discuss on the game’s top farm system. Plus, we share our reactions to the Roman Anthony defense criticism to illustrate broader points about player evaluation and writing scouting reports for budding prospects. (1:00) Responding to the criticism of R...
31m Mar 04, 2025
31m
White Sox 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Bill Mitchell and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the White Sox farm system with another Baseball America farm system Deep Dive. The White Sox have added a significant amount of young talent through trades, but we take a look at what the team still has to do to turn around the worst team in the major leagues. (00:00) Noah Schultz evokes some very lofty comparisons (08:00) Hagen Smith...
37m Mar 03, 2025
37m
Draft Board Movement After Week Two
Peter and Carlos hop on the draft podcast to talk about the SP1 battle at the top of the class between Jamie Arnold and Tyler Bremner. After that the two talk about top-of-the-class college hitters and why Jace LaViolette could be losing his grip on 1-1 status in the class and why a trio of college shortstops are hot on his heels. — Time Stamps (2:00) The Jamie Arnold vs. Tyler Bremner race ...
45m Feb 28, 2025
45m
Marlins 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Austin Yamada and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at a very deep Marlins farm system, although as our Deep Dive notes, it's one without a lot of Top 100-caliber prospects. (00:00) This system is bottom-heavy but Thomas White has taken the mantle of the next great Marlins pitching prospect. (07:00) What Noble Meyer needs to do to bounce back (12:00) The Marlins trade strategy (19:00) T...
46m Feb 28, 2025
46m
Mariners 2025 MLB Top Prospects Deep Dive
Austin Yamada and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at a very loaded Mariners farm system in the latest 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. Austin explains how it was hard to line up everyone from No. 2 to No. 9, and why the team's first round pick couldn't crack the Top 10. (00:00) This is a very deep Top 10, here's what put Colt Emerson clearly at the top, and who he could end up comparing to....
39m Feb 27, 2025
39m
Fantasy Podcast: Tout Wars Alternative Category Review
Draft season is upon us and this week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown Geoff's 2025 Tout Wars draft. They go through his strategy in the 15 team alternative categories league. This league uses on-base percentage over batting average as well as innings pitched and saves/holds. You can view the draft board HERE (https://www.fantrax.com/fantasy/...
43m Feb 26, 2025
43m
Nationals 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Savannah McCann and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Nationals farm system in a new 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. (00:00) Dylan Crews is the clear No. 1. What can be expected of him in 2025 and beyond. (10:00) Why Travis Sykora and Jarlin Susana are 2 and 2A (17:00) How do the rest of the top position prospects sort out? (24:00) Are the Nationals close to jumping from rebuilding...
41m Feb 26, 2025
41m
College Podcast: Explaining the Top 25 Process, Exploring a Change at No. 1
Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty break down their Top 25 selection process and how it impacted Week 3 decisions. Rudner and Flaherty also take an in-depth look at a potential change at No. 1 with Tennessee surging and Texas A&M losing third baseman Gavin Grahovac to a season-ending shoulder injury and make their picks to click in Week 3. (1:55) Why we didn’t inc...
47m Feb 25, 2025
47m
D-Backs 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Nick Piecoro joins JJ Cooper to talk about the Diamondbacks farm system. Arizona is just two years removed from a World Series appearance, and it has a holdover at No. 1 thanks to injuries. (00:00) Jordan Lawlar needs a year of good health, but where does he fit in this D-Backs lineup? (10:00) Demetrio Crisantes had a breakout season in 2024. (17:00) Druw Jones was healthy in 2024. There was...
54m Feb 25, 2025
54m
5 Players Who Could Become Baseball's No. 1 Prospect & Early Spring Training Reactions & | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 44
On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun tease five outstanding prospects who could become baseball’s top prospect in 2026. Plus, we dive into some early spring observations and standout performers, including Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson and Royals slugger Jac Caglianone. (1:00) Who could be the No. 1 prospect in 2026? (16:00) Chandler Simpson's hot sprin...
31m Feb 24, 2025
31m
Padres 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Peter Flaherty and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Padres' farm system. This is a team that remains aggressive, and generally has some very high-ceiling prospects. That's true again this year at the top of the Padres Top 30 Prospects list. (00:00) Why Leodalis De Vries ranks at the top of the Padres' rankings and what he could become. (07:30) After a setback at the plate in 2024, Ethan...
45m Feb 24, 2025
45m
Scouting Every NL Central No. 1 Prospect For 2025
We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL Central. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2025. Time Stamps (0:00) -- JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals (10:00) -- Matt Shaw, Cubs (20:15) -- Jesus Made, Brewers (29:25) -- Bubba Chandler, Pirates (38:50) -- Rhett Lowder, Reds En...
50m Feb 22, 2025
50m
Draft Standouts From Week One Of College Baseball
Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast to talk about a few of the buzziest draft prospects from the first weekend of college baseball, includin g Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes, Wake Forest SS Marek Houston and Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle, among others. — Time Stamps (4:30) Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes (12:30) Texas OF Max Belyeu (17:45) Clemson OF Cam Cannarella (24:30) Texas LHP Jared Spencer (2...
47m Feb 21, 2025
47m
Giants 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive
Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are talking about the San Francisco Giants farm system in another Deep Dive. This is a system led by one of the power hitting prospects in the game, but the depth of the system is a bigger question. (00:00) A new regime. (02:00) Bryce Eldridge flew through the minors in 2024. How far is he away now? (10:00) Can a position switch help Marco Luciano regain his prospec...
40m Feb 21, 2025
40m