Episode 188: Mailbag—Who Is The Best Defensive Shortstop Prospect?
About this episode
Ben and Carlos discuss the top defensive shortstop prospects and related questions from listeners.
Ben and Carlos open the mailbag to answer questions about the top defensive shortstop prospects in the minors; where 2027 California high school shortstop Dylan Seward would rank in the 2026 class; the center field likelihood of Derek Curiel, Drew Burress and AJ Gracia; and the odds that Justin Lebron slides out of the first round. — Time Stamps: (1:30) Who are the best defensive shortstops in the minors? (10:00) Where would Dylan Seward rank if he was in the 2026 class? (16:00) CF defense profiles of Derek Curiel, Drew Burress & AJ Gracia (20:00) Is there a chance Justin Lebron falls out of the first round? — Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com . Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPod Ben's Twitter: @BenBadler Carlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Hosts: Ben, Carlos
Topics covered
- defensive shortstop prospects
- California high school shortstop
- center field likelihood
- 2026 class rankings
- first round draft odds
Keywords
- defensive shortstop
- Dylan Seward
- Derek Curiel
- Drew Burress
- AJ Gracia
- Justin Lebron
- 2026 class
- first round
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Baseball America
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