The Eyes Have It - A BaseballHQ Prospect Podcast

Chris is joined by former Minnesota Twins scout Jason Pennini, who has been covering the Arizona Complex League throughout the spring. Jason walks through his scouting process while breaking down several emerging prospects, including Giants standouts Luis Hernandez and Josuar Gonzalez and Brewers right‑hander Brailyn Antunez. The two also dive into a group of intriguing young arms, such as Cubs prospect Kaleb Wing, Reds prospect Aaron Watson, and Diamondbacks prospect Dean Livingston.

Chris welcomes Jesse Severe of BaseballHQ to the show for a special inflation/deflation episode, breaking down which prospects are trending up—and which are losing steam. They dig into risers like Kaelen Culpepper and Seaver King, as well as players whose stock has cooled, including Max Clark. Chris also shares his thoughts on Ralphy Velazquez and Dixon Williams.

On this week’s podcast, Chris goes solo and shares some lessons he’s learned about evaluating prospects after attending a Mariners/Twins matchup in person. Then, he dives into his thoughts on several notable prospects, including Pirates phenom Seth Hernandez—who could be the No. 1 prospect in baseball by June—Twins infielder Kaelen Culpepper, and a handful of other names worth tracking. A thoughtful episode packed with firsthand observations and prospect insight.

Early risers, sleeper breakouts, and a future No. 1 pitching prospect debate. Chris opens with recent BaseballHQ.com write-ups before bringing in RotoWire’s James Anderson to break down rising names like Theo Gillen, Taitn Gray, and Ralphy Velazquez—plus a showdown between Seth Hernandez and Kendry Chourio.

Spring Training standouts, breakout buzz, and names you’ll want to remember—Chris introduces a new segment, Count Your Blessings, before welcoming Baseball America’s Geoff Pontes to break down the prospects that caught his eye this spring, including Eli Willits, Gavin Fien, JoJo Parker, and more.

In the final episode of the season, Chris unveils his handpicked Prospect Crush Team—ten players who’ve captured his attention with standout traits and developmental intrigue. He breaks down scouting notes and news on each selection, including Giants outfielder Josuar Gonzalez, Blue Jays infielder Juan Sanchez, and Mets slugger Carson Benge, plus seven more names to watch.

On this week’s episode, Chris is joined by Baseball Prospectus Lead Prospect Writer Jeffrey Paternostro for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on the Mets’ trio of rookie pitching prospects, the behind-the-scenes process of canvassing for prospect list season, and standout performers from the Dominican Summer League—including Giants outfielder Josuar Gonzalez and Mets shortstop Elian Peña. They also dive into some of the biggest prospect surprises of 2025, offering sharp insights and scouting perspective throughout.

Chris is joined by RotoWire’s Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson to break down his freshly updated Top 400 Dynasty Prospect rankings. They dive into standout risers and key trends. The conversation then shifts to emerging talent from the Florida Complex League, spotlighting Pirates outfielder Edward Florentino, Orioles flamethrower Esteban Mejia, and Cardinals catching phenom Rainiel Rodriguez—three names making noise early in their pro careers.

Chris is joined by Dynasty Dugout’s Chris Clegg for a deep dive into standout talent across the Carolina League. The duo discusses recently promoted Brewers prospects Jesus Made and Luis Peña, and offers evaluations on Royals right-hander Kendry Chourio, Rays outfielder Theo Gillen, and Braves lefty Cam Caminiti. The episode also explores each player's trajectory and value as fantasy baseball prospects.

Chris is joined by former Eyes Have It co-host Brent Hershey for an in-depth look at the recently completed MLB Draft. The duo highlights several team hauls—including the Angels and Nationals—and Chris shares scouting insights on Orioles prospect Slater De Brun and Braves prospect Briggs McKenzie. The episode wraps with the release of Chris’s First-Year Player Draft Rankings.  

Chris sits down with Nathan Graham—Heat Check Podcast host and Baseball Prospectus prospect writer—for an insightful tour through the Midwest Leagues. The conversation covers standout performers like Tigers prospects Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark, Dodgers talents Josue De Paula and Zyhir Hope, and Padres top prospect Leo De Vries. It’s a deep cut for prospect hounds hungry for developmental trends and rising names.

On this solo episode, Chris dives deep into some draft prospects, analyzing standout prospects like LSU’s Kade Anderson, Tennessee’s Liam Doyle, and Arkansas’s Wehiwa Aloy. In the second half, he shifts focus to the Milwaukee Brewers farm system, spotlighting scouting reports on Jesus Made and Luis Pena. It’s a sharp, scout’s-eye breakdown from start to finish.

Chris is joined by Prospects Live’s Rhys White for a deep dive into the world of scouting and player development. Rhys shares insights from his recent in-person looks at Dodgers prospects Eduardo Quintero and Mike Sirota. The duo also breaks down their favorite pitching prospects and tackles a big question: why do some organizations like the Dodgers consistently develop talent, while others—like the Angels—struggle to keep up?