Baseball America

It's time!The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects rankings have been released, and Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are excited to talk about them. We had too much good stuff to fit into one show, so we're doing two. This first show dives into who is No. 1 and why, other candidates for No. 1. We also make the case for other Top 10 Prospects who could end up being the best of the group and how this is the year of the pitcher.(00:00) Why Roki Sasaki is No. 1(11:00) Would Roman Anthony fit as a No. 1?(15:00) How does Roman Anthony compare to other recent No. 1s?(18:00) Who else in the top 10 could end up as the best player in the Top 100?(30:00) Is this top 10 thinner than normal?(35:00) Who is the most fascinating player in the Top 100?(37:00) Why Bubba Chandler has leapt up the rankingsOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Cardinals farm system, what it's produced lately, where it's going and some of the prospects to watch. They also take a look at what Chaim Bloom will be tasked to do as St. Louis heads into the 2025 season.(00:00) What's gone wrong for a very successful franchise?(02:00) Self-evaluation has been a problem(05:00) The Cardinals Way and the advantages it gave St. Louis(06:30) What's happened with recent big league talent?(10:00) Is there a spot for Victor Scott II?(13:00) How Chaim Bloom's strengths fit what St. Louis needs(17:00) The Cardinals pitching approach is being adjusted(22:00) Where is the pitching going?(25:00) What are realistic goals for 2025?(27:00) How good is JJ Wetherholt?(29:00) Why third base is likely Wetherholt's home(31:00) A DSL prospect you need to know(34:00) Quinn Mathews' advantage over most young pitching prospectsOur 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, Ben Badler, Geoff Pontes and Scout Braun welcome Orioles prospect Coby Mayo.We also dive into new Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki's comparison to Shohei Ohtani and discuss why LA's reign may continue in an upcoming draft. Plus, we give a preview of the all-new Top 100 prospects list set to debut on Wednesday.Time Stamps(1:00) 2025 Top 100 prospects list debuts on Wednesday(1:40) Roki Sasaki joins the Dodgers and comparing him to Shohei Ohtani(12:30) Coby Mayo joins(23:10) Previewing the new Top 100 listOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the first of 30 organizational deep dives, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Atlanta Braves farm system. They look at what the Braves have produced lately, why they are so pitching heavy, and what holes they can't fill internally. They also talk about some of the team's top prospects and a lesser-know prospect to keep an eye on.(00:00) What have the Braves produced lately(03:00) Why are the Braves so good at producing pitchers?(05:00) A subtle advantage to the Braves pitching development.(08:00) Even the Braves hitters were often quality pitching prospects(09:00) Catching Success(11:00) Is the window closing?(16:00) Who's next up among pitching prospects(17:00) Hurston Waldrep(19:00) A.J. Smith-Shawver(21:00) A little Ian Anderson talk (yes, he's not prospect eligible)(24:00) Drue Hackenberg(27:00) Cam Caminiti, J.R. Ritchie, Owen Murphy(31:00) The Braves willingness to embrace injury risk(37:00) Talking about catching prospect Drake Baldwin(47:00) A lesser-known prospect to rememberOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter go back and forth drafting the best college tools among players in the 2025 draft class in an attempt to create the best imaginary prospects possible. For hitters they have to pick the following: hit tool, raw power tool, running tool, fielding tool and arm tool. And for pitchers they have to assemble the following: fastball, slider, curveball, changeup and control/command. Which players do you like best? Which tools should we have considered? Let us know. —Time Stamps(0:00) Explaining the game(4:00) Carlos’s fastball(8:40) Peter’s fielding(11:00) Carlos’s changeup(14:40) Peter’s hit (17:23) Carlos’s power (20:00) Peter’s slider(22:00) Carlos’s curveball(25:45) Peter’s control(27:30) Carlos’s speed(31:00) Peter’s arm (32:30) Carlos’s hit (34:00) Peter’s changeup(36:30) Carlos’s fielding (40:00) Peter’s power (42:00) Carlos’s slider(45:00) Peter’s curveball(47:00) Carlos’s control (48:30) Peter’s fastball(52:30) Carlos’s arm (56:00) Peter’s run(57:00) OverviewOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's officially prospect ranking season at Baseball America and the fantasy team is jumping into the mix with their Top Prospects For Fantasy list. Hosts Dylan White and Geoff Pontes discuss the names their most excited about in 2025.(3:00) Sasaki finalists, how would each location impact his future value.(8:00) Roki Sasaki vs Roman Anthony vs Kristian Campbell(12:00) Prospects we must have in 2025(13:00) Emmanuel Rodriguez(16:00) Jesus Made(18:00) Bryce Eldridge(21:00) Bubba Chandler(25:00) Christian Moore(27:00) Jarlin Susana(29:00) Alejandro Rosario(31:00) Luis PeralesOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Badler and JJ Cooper discuss Roki Sasaki's decision, and especially what it has meant for the other international players who are planning to sign on Jan. 15. We've already seen a player switch what team they plan to sign with because of Sasaki-based delays, and Ben explains why we could see others.(00:00) Why this Is the craziest signing day of Badler's 18 years covering the international signing day.(05:00) "Darell Morel should be the biggest Roki Sasaki fan in the world."(07:00) The consolation prize for the Giants being eliminated--Josuar Gonzalez(09:00) How this Jan. 15 is different.(12:00) How teams can sweeten their offers for Sasaki.(15:00) How the timing on trades may be worth watching(22:00) The difficult decision Dodgers and Padres prospects face as they are asked to wait.(27:00) What to watch for on January 15.Our 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 for the first time in 2025 to talk about their experience at this year’s ABCA. The two talk about a love for I/O and a fun catch-and-throw talk by Vanderbilt coach Ty Blankmeyer, discuss some of their favorite defenders to watch and then talk about hitters at the top of the 2025 college class. There are some hitters who hammer the ball and some hitters who make a ton of contact in this year’s elite college group, but few who do both at a high level—will that change after the full 2025 spring season? —Time Stamps(1:45) ABCA (10:00) A love for I/O(15:00) Defensive players who are fun to watch(26:00) The composition of hitters at the top of the classOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dynasty rankings season comes to a close as we release the final list in the Dynasty Top 500. This list is a culmination of months of positional rankings by our fantasy team, so hosts Dylan and Geoff dive into their approach to the final rankings.Time Stamps(6:00) Dylan's process.(12:00) Geoff's process.(20:00) Combined Rankings.(23:00) How prospect value can swing wildly in season.(26:00) Valuing younger MLB players without full time jobs.(34:00) Big picture takeaways.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, Jacob Rudner, Carlos Collazo & Scott Braun welcome Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone to the show.We also discuss changes that could be coming to college baseball, including shrinking rosters, ghost runners and sticky substance checks. Plus, we take a look Baseball America's 2025 Scout Survey to analyze the state of the industry and which teams are best at identifying talent.Time Stamps(0:50) J.J. Cooper's first-ever Hall of Fame vote (1:50) Rule changes coming to college baseball (9:25) Jac Caglianone joins (21:10) 2020 redraft (28:40) Scout Survey resultsOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy