Episode 197: Which Late Picks Have Superstar Potential?

Episode 197: Which Late Picks Have Superstar Potential?

From Future Projection by Baseball America

July 21, 2026 · 32 min

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Ben and Carlos discuss listener questions about pitching stats, draft evaluations, and players with superstar potential outside the top two rounds.

Ben and Carlos break open the listener mailbag to answer questions about a number of topics including: Are teams changing their priorities for pitching stats? How does the 75% bonus minimum work in practice? Why do some players get significant over-slot deals? And which players outside of the top two rounds do we think have superstar potential? — Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro (2:10) Are teams shifting pitcher draft evaluations from game stats to advanced stats? (12:20) How were the Braves and Red Sox able to go below 75%? (18:30) Why did the Nationals go so far over slot to sign Luke Williams? (24:30) What player outside the top two rounds has superstar potential? — 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 Baseball America Website — SEAT GEEK Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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