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Nick Piecoro joins JJ Cooper to talk about the Diamondbacks farm system. Arizona is just two years removed from a World Series appearance, and it has a holdover at No. 1 thanks to injuries.
(00:00) Jordan Lawlar needs a year of good health, but where does he fit in this D-Backs lineup?
(10:00) Demetrio Crisantes had a breakout season in 2024.
(17:00) Druw Jones was healthy in 2024. There was plenty of good, and some concerns.
(26:30) Tommy Troy needs to bounce back
(31:00) Adrian Del Castillo can hit, can he catch?
(36:00) Looking at the big picture, where does Arizona stand?
(47:00) A non Top 10 Prospect to watch.
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/arizona-diamondbacks-2025-top-mlb-prospects/
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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun tease five outstanding prospects who could become baseball’s top prospect in 2026.
Plus, we dive into some early spring observations and standout performers, including Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson and Royals slugger Jac Caglianone.
(1:00) Who could be the No. 1 prospect in 2026?
(16:00) Chandler Simpson's hot spring training start
(20:35) Zebby Matthews' chances for a rotation spot
(22:55) Jackson Jobe's upgraded arsenal
(23:50) Jack Leiter's improved velocity
(24:35) Jac Caglianone's power is already translating to pro ball
(25:30) Answering a viewer question about Jarlin Susana
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Peter Flaherty and JJ Cooper take an in-depth look at the Padres' farm system. This is a team that remains aggressive, and generally has some very high-ceiling prospects. That's true again this year at the top of the Padres Top 30 Prospects list.
(00:00) Why Leodalis De Vries ranks at the top of the Padres' rankings and what he could become.
(07:30) After a setback at the plate in 2024, Ethan Salas is looking to bounce back.
(17:15) The Padres' all-or-nothing, aggressive approach does mean this is a thin system.
(22:30) Why Cobb Hightower could be the next Padres' prospect to emerge.
(25:30) Some non Top 10 prospects to watch
(35:00) Why the Padres deserve plenty of credit
Padres Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2017-san-diego-padres/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason
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We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL Central. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2025.
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(0:00) -- JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals(10:00) -- Matt Shaw, Cubs(20:15) -- Jesus Made, Brewers(29:25) -- Bubba Chandler, Pirates(38:50) -- Rhett Lowder, RedsEnjoying our Prospect Profiles? A new one drops each day on our YouTube channel. You can see our Top 30s for each system here.
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Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are talking about the San Francisco Giants farm system in another Deep Dive. This is a system led by one of the power hitting prospects in the game, but the depth of the system is a bigger question.
(00:00) A new regime.
(02:00) Bryce Eldridge flew through the minors in 2024. How far is he away now?
(10:00) Can a position switch help Marco Luciano regain his prospect luster?
(17:00) This Top 10 isn't great, and it will thin out pretty soon.
(19:00) Some behind the scenes moves to watch with the Giants.
(26:00) A recent signing to watch
(29:00) Reggie Crawford is really talented, but can he stay healthy
(33:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watch
Giants Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2019-san-francisco-giants/prospects/
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Carlos and Peter hop on the podcast to talk about a few of the buzziest draft prospects from the first weekend of college baseball, including Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes, Wake Forest SS Marek Houston and Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle, among others.
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(4:30) Louisville RHP Patrick Forbes(12:30) Texas OF Max Belyeu(17:45) Clemson OF Cam Cannarella(24:30) Texas LHP Jared Spencer(27:00) Wake Forest SS Marek Houston(35:00) Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle(39:00) Vanderbilt OF RJ Austin
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Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Phillies farm system and the state of the organization in the latest Farm System Deep Dive.
(00:00) Andrew Painter could be really good
(15:00) Aidan Miller's development in 2024 was a very positive step forward
(21:30) What did the Phillies give up for Jesus Luzardo
(25:00) Justin Crawford can hit, but he has one big skill to develop
(32:00) A catcher to watch
(38:00) Non Top-10 Prospects to watch
Phillies Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2025-philadelphia-phillies/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason
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On Monday Dylan White released his Roboscout Top 100, showing us how the model breaks down the top prospects in the game. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan discuss the list and some of the surprise names the Robot loves heading into the season.
(3:00) Bregman signs and chaos ensues.(10:00) Art Imitates Life Roman Anthony No. 1(13:00) Surprise at No. 2(17:00) Top pitcher is not Jackson JobeBreak(23:00) Model Loves Adrian Del Castillo(26:00) The Robot likes Ryan Clifford(29:00) Matt Shaw down at No. 85, why?(32:00) Surprise names in the Top 50
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Ben Badler and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Brewers farm system in our new 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive.
(00:00) Why Jesus Made is the No. 1 prospect before he plays a game in the U.S.
(10:30) After a lost season, Jeferson Quero is worth remembering
(14:30) Discussing Cooper Pratt's upside
(19:30) Luis Pena is another DSL Prospect to watch
(23:30) How do the Brewers remain playoff contenders
(26:30) What Brewers pitchers could pop
(35:10) Another Non-Top 10 Prospect to watch
Brewers Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2030-milwaukee-brewers/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason
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Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty dive into opening weekend and recap the biggest wins and losses from around the country. Rudner and Flaherty also take an in-depth look at their first in-season Top 25 and offer their Week 2 Picks to Click.
(3:00) Opening weekend takeaways
(13:41) Breaking down the Desert Classic and Shriners Children’s College Showdown
(24:33) Top-25 thoughts and breakdown
(38:05) Picks to Click
(42:12) Final thoughts
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Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are back to discuss the Orioles farm system. It may not be as deep as it was when it ranked as our No. 1 system in back-to-back years, but the top of this system still compares favorably with most other teams.
(00:00) Why systems drop down the farm system rankings
(01:20) How good could Samuel Basallo be?
(11:00) Why Coby Mayo's bat could be as good as Basallo's.
(20:00) Are there pitchers ready to help?
(25:00) Sorting out the Orioles outfield depth
(32:00) The state of the organization overall
(41:00) Non Top-10 Prospects to watch
Orioles Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2003-baltimore-orioles/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason
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JJ Cooper, Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo & Scott Braun dive into the Boston Red Sox conundrum: where to play Alex Bregman and how to avoid blocking the budding stars ready to burst onto the scene? Plus...
(1:20) Is Kristian Campbell good enough to force Boston's hand? (13:00) The Orioles’ org depth might not be as good as you think(21:00) Exit velocities in college baseball are out of controlGet 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul.
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Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking about the Detroit Tigers farm system. The Tigers rank No. 2 in our current farm system talent rankings, which is the highest we have ever ranked the Tigers.
(00:00) What's going right in Detroit
(02:00) Digging into No. 1 prospect Jackson Jobe. What's his potential?
(10:00) How difficult it was to pick between Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle at No. 2.
(18:00) Catching is the strength of the system. Looking at Dillon Dingler and Thayron Liranzo
(24:30) Does Josue Briceno have a chance to stick at catcher?
(31:00) How the Tigers rebuilt
(40:00) Three non-Top 10 Prospects to keep an eye on.
Tigers Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2009-detroit-tigers/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason
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We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the NL East. The guys explain how each respective player climbed to No. 1 in their system, run through their scouting reports and lay out what you should expect in 2025.
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(0:00) -- Jett Williams, Mets(9:50) -- Thomas White, Marlins(19:30) -- Dylan Crews, Nationals(28:00) -- Andrew Painter, Phillies(37:40) -- Drake Baldwin, BravesEnjoying our Prospect Profiles? A new one drops each day on our YouTube channel. You can see our Top 30s for each system here.
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Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Minnesota Twins. After winning a playoff series in 2023, the Twins took a step back in 2024. Could a couple of potential star prospects return Minnesota to the postseason?
(00:00) Why Walker Jenkins is the Twins best prospect in over a decade.
(10:00) Why Emmanuel Rodriguez has a shot to be even better than Jenkins.
(19:00) The Twins prospect depth, especially in the infield, could be a secret weapon.
(25:00) Looking at the pitching depth
(30:00) How spending and then pulling back on spending hurt the Twins
(38:00) Injuries could derail all of this
(41:00) Two non Top 10 Prospects to watch
https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2024-minnesota-twins/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason
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Alex Speier joins JJ Cooper to discuss the Red Sox farm system. They go in depth on how Roman Anthony edged Kristian Campbell for the top spot in our top farm system, and then they go on to talk about what's going right with Red Sox hitting development as well as who else to keep an eye on.
(00:00) A very tough call at No. 1. Making the case for Kristian Campbell, and also the case for Roman Anthony
(10:00) Why Campbell might fit in Boston before Anthony
(25:00) Marcelo Mayer is a really good No. 3 prospect
(31:00) Why there may be the need for some patience
(43:00) How Red Sox hitting development has changed.
(49:00) Some lesser noticed development success stories.
(50:00) What about the pitching?
(55:00) Non-top 10 prospects to watch
Red Sox Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-top-prospects-for-every-team/
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The Baseball America fantasy team of Geoff Pontes and Dylan White updated their Top 500 dynasty list earlier this week, and the hosts dive into some of the movement on the list. We explain our logic for the movement and the possible position battles brewing.
(2:00) Jackson Jobe debuts a sinker and curveball(5:00) Kenley Jensen signs with the Angels(8:00) Rhett Lowder dealing with elbow soreness(11:00) Clayton Kershaw returns to the Dodgers(14:00) Red Sox closer battleBreak(18:30) Dodgers reliever signings and the impact on the Top 500(21:00) Cubs closer Ryan Pressly(24:00) Jeff Hoffman primary closer in Toronto(25:30) How does the Carlos Estevez impact Lucas Erceg's value(27:00) Chris Martin signs with Rangers, chances for saves this season?(28:30) Devin Williams trade impacts Luke Weaver's 2025 value(31:00) Braxton Garrett to miss all of 2025, could he be a good buy low for 2026 in dynasty?(33:00) Zach Neto to miss the beginning of the season.(35:00) Hyeseong Kim how many plate appearances can we expect?(37:00) Nathaniel Lowe jumps onto the list(40:30) Alex Bregman potential landing spots
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Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Cleveland Guardians farm system and top prospects in another Deep Dive. This is one of the deepest systems in baseball right now, with a ton of intriguing hitting prospects.
(00:00) Why this system is so deep
(03:00) Breaking down No. 1 prospect Travis Bazzana
(10:30) A surprising number of first base prospects
(14:00) Who could help in the outfield
(21:00) There are fewer pitching prospects than normal
(24:00) Can Tugboat help in Cleveland?
(27:30) Other pitching prospects to watch
Guardians Top 30 Prospects rankings, scouting reports and tools grades: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2007-cleveland-guardians/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason
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After a brief hiatus, The 90th Percentile podcast returns for season four. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak explore the recent dominance of Japanese baseball and Japanese born players in North America and ask; Has American baseball fallen behind?
(0:00) Welcome to Season Four
(4:00) Japan is dominating on an international front.
(7:00) Who's the most fun American player?
(9:00) What Makes Roki Sasaki Unique?
(15:00) Impact of travel ball and showcases.
(22:00) Do Japanese players play the game better?
(26:00) Rintaro Sasaki pre-season Freshman Of The Year.
(30:00) Dylan Crews The Last Of Dying Breed
(34:00) How The Changing NCAA Landscape is Impacting Development
(41:00) The Impact Of A Lack Of Youth Development
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Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty are joined by Jason Ratcliff to talk about BA’s new partnership with 64Analytics.com as well take a look ahead at under-the-radar teams and players entering the 2025 season. Rudner and Flaherty then dive into the best opening weekend matchups and offer their picks to click as the season gets started.
(01:36) Introducing 64Analytics
(04:10) Under-the-radar teams to keep an eye on
(09:44) Under-the-radar players to watch
(19:47) One big theme that excites us in 2025
(25:58) Our favorite opening weekend matchups
(45:48) Picks to Click
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