About this episode

The hosts discuss the MLB Draft and Futures Game, highlighting key players and listener questions.

Fresh off of covering and broadcasting the Draft and the Futures Game last weekend, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff have plenty to discuss on the latest Pipeline Podcast. They break down the first round, from the White Sox taking Roch Cholowsky at No. 1 to the Brewers surprising with Trey Ebel at No. 25, highlighting surprise picks along the way. After that, they detail who hauled in the most talent and identify the best value picks in every round from 1 through 10. Then they welcome in Sam Dykstra, who was part of the Futures Game telecast, and he dishes on the standouts from the prospect showcase, including MVP Nathan Flewelling (Rays) and dominant pitcher Seth Hernandez (Pirates). The podcast wraps up with a listener mailbag question about which draftee will be the first to reach the Majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo, Jason Ratliff

Guest: Sam Dykstra

Topics covered

• MLB Draft
• Futures Game
• prospects

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: White Sox, Brewers, Rays, Pirates

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