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This week on the Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take a look at some pitching myths that have been busted, and what teams know nowadays.(00:00) Geoff is working on a pitching project(06:00) Velocity can be taught and developed(16:00) JJ goes on a rant about how pitchers are throwing harder. It's not just the radar guns.(27:30) With changeups movement matters as much as velocity separation(34:00) Don't focus on individual pitch quality, focus on the quality of the entire arsenal.(41:00) Extension is a thing, but it's only some times a thing.(46:00) Learning to throw harder doesn't mean you will be wilder(55:30) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Rays RHP Brody Hopkins(59:45) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Mets 3B/1B Jacob ReimerGo to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event. And use Promo Code FOUL: at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun discuss a number of pitching prospects, including the Phillies' Andrew Painter and his struggles and the rise of arms in the Marlins' system.We also break down the transfer portal conundrum faced by today’s college baseball coaches.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:30) What's holding Andrew Painter back this season? (10:00) The rise of the Marlins' system (12:00) Robby Snelling's rebound & Thomas White's progress (15:00) Marlins' depth of pitching in the DSL (18:15) Portal tampering in college baseballOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Prospect Podcast, Josh Norris and JJ Cooper discuss Josh's travels to the Arizona, Florida and Dominican Summer Leagues. We try to explain what to look for in the lowest levels of the minors, but more importantly we talk about prospects who stood out at those levels.(00:00) Explaining the differences between the Complex Leagues and the upper levels(03:30) Why fans should care about the Complex Leagues(14:35) How the Florida And Arizona Complex Leagues compared this year(19:45) What you should pay attention to and what you shouldn't give too much weight from the Dominican Summer League.(26:30) Arizona Complex League prospects to know: Giants SS Jhonny Level, Dodgers 3B Chase Harlan. And why the Giants club stood out.(30:00) Florida Complex League prospects to know: Orioles RHP Esteban Mejia, Red Sox C Jorge Rodriguez.(33:40) Dominican Summer League prospects to know: Giants SS Josuar Gonzalez, Blue Jays 3B Juan Sanchez, Marlins RHP Kevin DeFrank and why the Marlins club stood out.(51:00) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Twins OF Gabriel Gonzalez.(54:15) Josh's Prospect Soapbox: Phillies RHP Ramon MarquezGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Jacob Rudner and Scott Braun kick things off by chatting about some recent impact callups, including the Reds' Sal Stewart and the Mariners' Harry Ford.We also discuss young pitchers being thrown into the playoff push, such as Payton Tolle of the Red Sox and and Cam Schlittler of the Yankees.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:50) Sal Stewart's MLB debut (6:00) Harry Ford's impact on the Mariners (7:30) Carter Jensen's offensive profile for the Royals (9:45) Return of Jac Caglianone with KC (12:10) Mets pitching prospects (17:40) Payton Tolle in Boston's rotation (20:15) The road from college baseball (21:40) Cam Schlittler's rise with the Yankees (24:30) Christian Moore sent back downOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of the Baseball America College Baseball Podcast, national college reporter Jacob Rudner and national writer Peter Flaherty take a look ahead at fall ball, breaking down teams to follow, possible breakout players and more. Rudner and Flaherty also revisit the topic of tampering, examine what to look for when finding fall breakout players and touch on the college baseball calendar.The different types of tampering (4:30)Fall ball format and changes we'd make to it (11:25)Peter's team to watch in the fall (17:40)Jacob's team to watch in the fall (22:31)Signs of a breakout to look for (32:06)Peter's player to watch in the fall (36:06)Jacob's player to watch in the fall (37:46)Two big questions heading into fall (41:52)Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpodGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter hop on the draft podcast to talk about some standout Area Code Games performances—but before that the two break down Peter and Jacob’s top 25 college baseball jersey rankings. What makes a good jersey in the first place? Which were the hard calls? After that the two get a bit more serious and talk about a number of standout hitters and pitchers from the summer, think through separating the top shortstops in the class, wonder about the Stanford element with California SS Tyler Spangler and plenty more. —Time Stamps(2:30) College baseball uniforms(15:45) Area Codes pitching talk(29:00) Area Codes hitters(33:00) Separating the top shortstops in the class(36:00) Tyler Spangler and the Stanford element(46:30) Leo Nockley in the 2027 classFor 20% off your first purchase, head to https://FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the Baseball America fantasy podcast we're talking prospects who have surged in the second half of the season. Host Geoff Pontes and Dylan White talk through a handful of standouts that Roboscout has identified as top names to know. (2:30) Jonah Tong called up. What are your expectations?(7:00) McLean continues to dominate.(12:00) Rank them for 2026 Jacob Misiorowski, Chase Burns, Nolan McLean and Jonah Tong.(18:00) Ralphy Velazquez(21:00) Rainiel Rodriguez(24:00) Dax Kilby small sample standout(28:00) Ryan Clifford(32:00) Sal StewartOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

September callup season is almost upon us, so on this week’s prospect podcast, Geoff Pontes and Mark Chiarelli dive into their wish list of potential callups that could impact the 2025 postseason. The guys start with Tuesday’s news that the Mets are adding Jonah Tong into their rotation, then springboard into other coveted prospects they’d love to see, however unlikely it may be. The guys close out the show by looking at a pair of players, Kristian Campbell and Roki Sasaki, who ranked among the top five prospects in baseball entering the season, but are far from locks to impact October.(2:30) Jonah Tong, Mets(15:00) Payton Tolle, Red Sox(22:00) Kevin McGonigle & Max Clark, Tigers(38:00) Trey Yesavage, Blue Jays(46:00) Andrew Painter & Justin Crawford, Phillies(59:00) Kristian Campbell, Red Sox(1:10:00) Roki Sasaki, DodgersFor 20% off your first Fair Harbor purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL and use code FOULOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jacob Rudner welcome Rays No. 5 prospect Brody Hopkins.We also discuss which pitching prospects excite us ahead of possible September callups ad why Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo’s extension is a possible loophole MLB teams are exploiting.We stream the Hot Sheet Show every Monday at 3:30 p.m. ET on YouTube.Time Stamps(0:00) Brody Hopkins joins(11:30) Unpacking the Samuel Basallo extension—is it trouble for MLB/MLBPA?(20:45) Could we see Jonah Tong called up this season?Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter take an early—perhaps too early—look at who’s making noise in their pro debuts from the 2025 draft class. —Time Stamps(0:00) Intro(2:00) Lack of playing time for debut players(6:15) Marek Houston(9:00) Devin Taylor(14:50) Other hitters off to hot starts(24:00) Joey Volini and other armsOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy