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Episode 184: Mailbag—Hit Tools We Believe In
May 5, 2026
38m 15s
Episode 183: The Challenge Of Projecting Prospect Power
May 1, 2026
1h 06m 11s
Episode 182: Mailbag—Rising 2026 Prospects To Know
Apr 28, 2026
26m 33s
Episode 181: Early 2025 Draft Standouts
Apr 24, 2026
1h 02m 43s
Episode 180: Mailbag—How To Get Started In Scouting
Apr 21, 2026
42m 20s
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| 5/5/26 |  Episode 184: Mailbag—Hit Tools We Believe In | Ben and Carlos break open the FP mailbag and talk about hitters outside of the top 10 they have a lot of conviction in, complex league players they are anticipating, the logistics of academies in the Dominican Republic and what would have to happen for UCLA SS Roch Cholowsky to actually slide in the draft. —Time Stamps:(1:05) Which draft hit tools are you most convicted of deeper in the class?(11:00) Which players are you looking forward to in the complexes?(23:30) How many academies are there in the D.R. and how many players are at those academies? (30:15) Is there any world where Roch Cholowsky could slide?Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 38m 15s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | Episode 183: The Challenge Of Projecting Prospect Power✨ | MLB draft rankingsprospect analysis+4 | — | Coastal CarolinaMississippi State+2 | — | MLB draftprospects+7 | — | 1h 06m 11s | |
| 4/28/26 | Episode 182: Mailbag—Rising 2026 Prospects To Know | Ben and Carlos take listener questions on a variety of up-arrow pro prospects including Orioles righthander JT Quinn, White Sox outfielder Samuel Zavala, Braves outfielder Eric Hartman and Dodgers outfielder Josue De Paula. —Time Stamps:(0:30) JT Quinn(6:00) Sammy Zavala (10:00) Eric Hartman & Tate Southisene(15:50) Josue De Paula(20:00) FCL and DSL streamingDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 26m 33s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | Episode 181: Early 2025 Draft Standouts | Ben and Carlos lament Chipotle’s points policy before getting into the real stuff. The two talk about a number of strong performances from a handful of 2025 draftees, including Seth Hernandez, Kade Anderson, Jamie Arnold, Tyler Bremner, JoJo Parker, Kayson Cunningham and others. They then talk about the loud offensive season and power surge from Red Sox shortstop Franklin Arias, wonder about the strikeout tendencies of Tigers shortstop Bryce Rainer and talk about the approach overhaul of Nationals shortstop Seaver King. Time Stamps:(0:00) Intro(3:40) Seth Hernandez (11:00) Kade Anderson(13:00) Jamie Arnold(16:30) Tyler Bremner(22:00) Will teams be more aggressive with high school pitchers this year?(25:40) JoJo Parker(27:45) Kayson Cunningham(30:00) Josh Hammond(34:30) Ike Irish(36:15) Franklin Arias(41:30) Josh Adamczewski(49:10) Bryce Rainer (54:40) Nationals prospects to be excited aboutDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 02m 43s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | Episode 180: Mailbag—How To Get Started In Scouting | Ben and Carlos talk about Ben’s recent trip to the Dominican Republic and then break open this week’s listener mailbag. Recommendations for college students who want to work in scouting, how we view the hit risk of Florida shortstop Jacob Lombard and whether we’d rather have the No. 3 or 4 pick with a smaller bonus pool, or the No. 5 pick with a bigger bonus pool. —Time Stamps:(0:15) Ben’s trip to the Dominican Republic(14:10) What suggestions do you have for someone who wants to work in scouting?(25:30) How do you consider the hit tool risk for Jacob Lombard?(34:00) Would you rather pick No. 3/4 with a smaller pool or No. 5 with a bigger pool?Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 42m 20s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | Episode 179: Mailbag—What Happens When Scouting Opinions Differ Radically From Our Own | Ben and Carlos talk about how they react when scouting opinions differ from their own, then take a few listener emails. How do pitchers add velocity so quickly? How do teams rank their own prospects and other prospects from other clubs? Why couldn’t the Pirates offer a ton of money to get Roch Cholowsky to them at pick No. 5? —Time Stamps:(0:40) What happens when a scout’s view differs from yours?(13:00) How do players add velocity so quickly?(21:00) Do teams have their own prospect rankings for themselves and other clubs?(26:00) Why couldn't the Pirates offer a ton of money to get Roch Cholowsky at pick No. 5?Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 34m 26s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | Episode 178: Another 100 MPH High School Lefty & Early Pro Performers | Ben and Carlos talk about yet another ridiculously talented high school lefthander in this year’s class, Massachusetts southpaw Brody Bumila. After that the two talk about Konnor Griffin’s nine-year extension with the Pirates, then get into a number of impressive early-season minor league performers so far this season. —Time Stamps:(4:00) In the weeds on Brody Bumila(20:30) Konnor Griffin’s extension(27:30) Noah Schultz(32:20) Max Clark (37:00) George Lombard Jr. (41:00) A brief draft tangent(44:00) Marco Dinges(49:30) Dylan Jordan(50:00) Kade Anderson(54:45) Gavin Kilen(56:30) Tanner FranklinDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 00m 45s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | Episode 177: Mailbag—What Do We Look For In Prospects Beyond Tools? | In today’s mailbag episode Ben and Carlos talk through Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana’s big league ETA, explain what they look for in prospect beyond physical tools and think through how added weight could impact Brewers SS Jesús Made’s defensive profile. The two answer questions about whether they are buying White Sox INF/OF Sam Antonacci’s breakout, whether there is still hope for Red Sox 2B Kristian Campbell and then answer more detailed questions about draft bonuses and leverage. —Time Stamps:(1:00) What is Travis Bazzana’s call up timeline?(3:00) What do you look for beyond just tools?(8:40) How has Jesús Made’s additional weight impacted his defensive profile?(14:10) Are you buying a Sam Antonacci breakout?(16:45) Is there still hope for Kristian Campbell? (19:30) Why do college juniors and seniors have less draft leverage? Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 28m 08s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | Episode 176: Konnor Griffin’s Big League Promotion & Young Shortstop Extensions | Ben and Carlos talk about the extensions for Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson and Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt. The two then talk about a few early performing Triple-A hitters, talk through a few of the standouts that Carlos saw in Cary at USA Baseball’s National High School Invitational and then react to the news that Konnor Griffin is being promoted to the majors as the news breaks on the show. –Time Stamps:(1:30) Colt Emerson & Cooper Pratt extensions(9:00) Is the Cooper Pratt deal more surprising?(18:00) False certainty in major league deals(20:30) James Tibbs (27:20) Luis Lara(33:00) NHSI talk(44:00) James Clark(53:00) Reacting to the Konnor Griffin promotion liveDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 03m 45s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | Episode 175: Mailbag—Low Level Prospects Making Noise | Ben and Carlos talk about their impressions of the ABS system in the majors and then crack open the mailbag. The two take a questions about comparing recent top tier college prospects, Elian Pena skipping the FCL, DSL names we’re excited about, bonus pool logistics in the draft and why the first overall pick and other players take underslot deals as well as questions about A’s outfielder Breyson Guedez and Blue Jays prospects JoJo Parker and Juan Sanchez.—Time Stamps:(0:00) Initial ABS talk (8:00) How would you compare Henry Davis, Joey Bart & Vahn Lackey?(15:30) Are you surprised Elian Pena is skipping the FCL?(18:30) Who are some DSL names you’re excited to see this summer?(24:00) Could you explain how bonus pool money works and why players take underslot deals?(32:00) Thoughts on A’s outfielder Breyson Guedez?(35:00) What’s the chatter on Blue Jays prospects JoJo Parker and Juan Sanchez?Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 39m 20s | ||||||
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| 3/27/26 | Episode 174: Rising Pitching Prospects & New Draft Rankings | Ben and Carlos talk about the new trend of teams calling pitches from the dugout in the major leagues and then get into some of the notable action items from spring training. The two gush over what they’ve been seeing from Pirates righty Seth Hernandez and Mariners righty Ryan Sloan, and also talk about what we’ve seen early on from a few other arms and a couple of Brewers bats. After that the two talk about Dylan Crews being optioned to Triple-A and then discuss the most recent draft board update and what best-case scenarios could look like for the Giants and Pirates with the fourth and fifth picks of the draft.–Time Stamps:(2:30) Thoughts on teams calling pitches from the dugout(13:00) Seth Hernandez touching 102(19:00) Ryan Sloan adding more velocity(24:30) Anthony Eyanson(28:40) Kendry Chourio(30:45) Dasan Hill(33:20) Luis Peña & Andrew Fischer(40:00) Are we concerned about Dylan Crews?(47:00) 2026 draft updateDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 13m 28s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | Episode 173: Mailbag—What College Coaches Look For In Recruiting | On today’s mailbag episode, Ben and Carlos take questions on projection vs. present skill for college recruits, Josuar Gonzalez vs. Luis Hernandez for the Giants, fielding percentage as a tool for evaluating college shortstops, Will Gasparino and Mason Edwards and the stats that matter for high school players. —Time Stamps:(0:50) Do college coaches look for projection or present ability? (10:20) Will Josuar Gonzalez or Luis Hernandez be the better long-term Giants SS?(15:00) Is there value in weighing fielding percentage for college shortstops?(20:40) Why no Will Gasparino or Mason Edwards on your recent rising prospects piece?(29:30) What are the stats and numbers that matter for high school players?Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 37m 56s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | Episode 172: Spring Training Prospect Buzz | Ben and Carlos give their final thoughts on an epic World Baseball Classic, then turn their eyes towards prospects and spring training. The two talk about some of the top hitters who have played well this spring, plus a couple of notable pitching prospects who might have made key additions to their arsenals for 2026.–Time Stamps:(0:30) Final WBC talk(8:45) Spring training talk(14:20) Jesus Made(18:30) Colt Emerson(27:00) Bryce Eldridge(30:40) Samuel Basallo(33:50) Charlie Condon (50:00) Joshua Baez(53:00) Braden Montgomery(55:00) Sam Antonacci(57:40) Hagen Smith(1:00:45) Didier FuentesDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 06m 15s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | Episode 171: Mailbag—Young Shortstops & Draft Broadcast Changes | Ben and Carlos break open the listener mailbag and answer questions on a trio of young Cardinals shortstops, why Brady Harris might be slipping in the draft and how his risk and upside compares to Kevin Roberts Jr., whether or not Elian Pena has a chance to be a top 25 prospect and what changes we would make to the draft broadcast. —Time Stamps:(1:20) Can you compare and contrast Yairo Padilla, Miguel Hernandez & Sebastian Dos Santos?(6:50) Why is Brady Harris slipping and how does his risk compare to Kevin Roberts Jr.?(13:10) Will Mets SS Elian Pena be a top 25 prospect this time next year?(16:15) What changes would you guys make to the draft presentation?Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 25m 34s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | Episode 170: Debating The Top College Outfield Prospects | Ben and Carlos talk about the World Baseball Classic and the drama surrounding team USA. After that, they compare and contrast some of the top college outfielders in the 2026 draft class. Why is Ben so high on Virginia’s AJ Gracia? And why can Carlos not quit on LSU’s Derek Curiel? Those two, plus thoughts on Sawyer Strosnider and Drew Burress—plus a few comments on his Georgia Tech teammate Vahn Lackey skyrocketing with more power this spring. –Time Stamps:(2:00) A valid Team USA critique and a non-valid critique(18:30) College outfield talk begins(21:00) AJ Gracia(25:00) Sawyer Strosnider(30:00) Derek Curiel(38:30) How would we line up the outfield group?(45:00) Thoughts on Georgia Tech’s Vahn LackeyDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 53m 16s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | Episode 169: Mailbag—How To Know When A Prospect Change Is Real | Ben and Carlos answer listener questions about how we know when to re-adjust expectations for prospects and the difference in value between center fielders and shortstops.—Time Stamps:(3:00) How do you know if a player is hitting a high percentile outcome vs. adjusting possible expectations?(8:00) Why it’s hard to deal with specific percentile projections(16:00) Why approach changes are incremental(18:00) Being skeptical of surface level results with no process changes(25:00) How much more do teams value shortstops vs. center fielders?Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 39m 54s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 | Episode 168: Should Kevin McGonigle & JJ Wetherholt Start 2026 In The Majors? | Ben and Carlos talk about a double first base bag dilemma that surfaced in college baseball, then get into some spring training prospect talk. Should Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt make opening day rosters? Is Orioles outfielder Vance Honeycutt starting to figure something out? They talk about other names like Payton Tolle and Connelly Early, Charlie Condon, Sam Antonacci, Justin Crawford, JR Ritchie and then get into some brief week three college baseball and draft talk. —Time stamps:(0:30) A college double first base bag dilemma(10:00) Spring training talk(14:15) Does Kevin McGonigle make the opening day roster?(20:50) JJ Wetherholt and the Cardinals(25:40) The looming CBA negotiations(29:00) The merits of a college baseball system(31:30) Is Vance Honeycutt figuring it out?(36:15) Red Sox lefties Payton Tolle & Connelly Early(39:20) Charlie Condon(46:15) Sam Antonacci(51:50) Justin Crawford(55:55) JR Ritchie(59:00) Week three draft talkDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 11m 57s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | Episode 167: Mailbag—How Did Teams Miss On Konnor Griffin And How Does That Change Scouting? | Ben and Carlos open up the listener mailbag and take questions on a number of draft topics including: prep sleepers who could be first rounders; Ace Reese’s defensive profile; Konnor Griffin’s impact on scouting; who our favorite prospect in the class is after Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson; Derek Curiel’s lack of power; and whether or not teams care about the pick order when they are picking back-to-back. —Time Stamps:(0:50) Who are some sleeper prep names who could be first rounders?(8:20) What do you think about Ace Reese’s upside and defensive profile?(12:45) How did so many teams miss on Konnor Griffin and how does that change scouting for 2026?(20:30) Who is your current No. 3 prospect after Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson?(25:20) Where does Derek Curiel fit in the draft given his lack of power?(31:40) How do teams decide who to pick first when they have back-to-back picks?Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 36m 35s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | Episode 166: Spring Standouts & The Best Pitcher Since Paul Skenes? | Ben and Carlos talk about a few pitchers who have them excited from early spring training outings, then get into one of the most exciting pitching prospects in the country, Oregon State righthander Dax Whitney. The two talk about whether or not he’s the best pitching prospect since Paul Skenes, and then kickstart a conversation about the top prospects from each of the next two draft classes, headlined by some players to know from our recently released 2028 high school rankings. —Time Stamps:(0:00) Intro(4:00) Bishop Letson(12:30) Carlos Lagrange(19:10) Dax Whitney(31:00) Dax Whitney vs. Brendan Lawson(37:00) 2028 high school rankings(39:00) Why Striker Pence is No. 1(47:00) Other names to know at the top of the 2028 classDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 05m 42s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | Episode 165: Mailbag—Are Pitchers With Deeper Arsenals Undervalued? | Ben and Carlos take listener questions on whether pitchers with deep arsenals and good command are overrated, about players who aren’t ranked top 100 who could jump into top-10 territory with a good season, and about whether or not recent Duke commit James Clark has a chance to make it to campus.—Time Stamps:(1:25) Do you think pitchers with deeper arsenals get undervalued?(11:30) Who is someone outside the top 100 who could be a top 10 prospect by the end of the season?(18:20) Will James Clark make it to campus at Duke or go straight to the pros?Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 31m 56s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | Episode 164: Evaluating Week One Baseball & The Two-Way Debate | Ben and Carlos talk about the challenges of scouting players in the early portions of a baseball season, and discuss the differences in evaluating hitters and pitchers in those time periods. The two talk about a number of standouts from Carlos’s week one Texas trip, including Grady Emerson, Lucas Franco, Cam Johnson and more. After that the two talk about Noah Franco’s two way status, why they disagree on two-way players and also use that to talk about the reclassification of Jared Grindlinger from 2027 to 2026. —Time Stamps:(0:00) Intro(8:30) Grady Emerson (20:00) Evaluating a high school hitter in the spring(28:00) Physical changes of young players(33:00) Watching a college hitter early in the season(37:00) Watching a college pitcher early in the year(49:30) Lucas Franco(55:00) Brendan Lawson(59:00) Noah Franco(1:11:15) Jared Grindlinger reclasses from 2027 to 2026Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 29m 39s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | Episode 163: The Annual Amateur Player Draft | Ben, Carlos and Jacob conduct the fourth annual amateur player draft. The name of the game is simple: select the most talented team you can among 2026 draft-eligible prospects. Each drafter has to fill out a roster as follows: one catcher, two corner infielders, two middle infielders, three outfielders, four pitchers and one utility spot. Each team needs to have at least six high school players and at least six college players. Who had the best draft? Let us know what you think. —Time Stamps:(0:00) Intro(0:40) Draft explained(3:40) Draft begins(6:10) First pitcher selected(10:00) Jacob Lombard vs. Justin Lebron(11:50) First catcher off the board(18:00) Ben doubles down on outfielders(23:30) The first positional “debate”(29:35) Carlos continues to stack pitchers(32:40) Ben goes crazy for college players(42:05) Jacob gets an outfield bat he loves(58:00) Team-by-team draft summaries and takeawaysDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 13m 02s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Episode 162: Mailbag—The Value of Athletic Testing & Multi-Sport Backgrounds | Ben and Carlos answer listener questions about how bat tracking technology and athletic testing metrics have changed high school scouting, how multi-sport athletes are valued and where some of the top 2027 draft prospects would slot into the 2026 class. —Time Stamps:(0:30) How has technology like bat tracking and force plates changed high school scouting?(14:20) Do multi-sport athletes project better than baseball-only players?(23:05) Where would high-end 2027 draft prospects fit in the 2026 draft class?Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 35m 22s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | Episode 161: 2026 MLB Farm System Rankings | Ben and Carlos talk through the new Baseball America farm system rankings. How close are the top teams and what separates them? Which farm systems are our picks to take big steps forward a year from now? After farm system talk, the two discuss the new Top 200 draft rankings for the 2026 class. —Time Stamps:(0:00) WBC excitement(6:30) Updated farm system rankings(9:00) Are the Pirates a clear No. 1 system?(18:00) Cardinals vs. Brewers(24:30) The Brewers case as No. 1(29:00) Top-heavy Tigers(36:00) Bias towards the orgs you’re familiar with(44:20) Which teams are primed to step forward(51:30) Updated draft board talkDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 1h 17m 01s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Episode 160: Mailbag—How To Fix The MLB Draft | Ben and Carlos take some questions from last week’s draft chat and expand on them in the podcast. The two discuss their favorite college pitchers in the class, talk about the questions with Jacob Lombard’s contact ability and also talk about the changes they would make to the MLB draft. —Time Stamps:(0:45) Our favorite college pitcher in the class(9:55) Concerns with Jacob Lombard’s contact ability(18:00) The changes we would make to the draftDo you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Newsletter: Fringe AverageBaseball America WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy | 38m 56s | ||||||
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