3:23
: Hey from Salt River Fields at Speaking Stick the place the beginning lineups for immediately’s championship sport are coming via the PA.
3:25
: We’re about to get the anthem so I’ll probably step away for, what will we wanna say, over underneath 1:20 on the anthem?
3:26
:
Nationwide Anthem Size
Over 1:50 (16.6% | 3 votes)
Beneath 1:50 (83.3% | 15 votes)
Complete Votes: 18
3:27
: I’ll be taking your questions as all of us watch the sport and put the 2025 season…not fairly to mattress as a result of it feels that means already… extra like into R.E.M. sleep
3:28
: Meg goes to time the anthem for us.
3:30
: Nicely, I set a horrible over/underneath
3:30
: Goggle AI blew it fwiw
3:31
: Hey, Eric! Something new gleaned out of your most up-to-date seems at McGonigle?
3:31
: Simply that I believe the arrow is pointing towards third base for him. He’s additionally had a couple of on-field interpersonal conflicts right here. A few of it I’ve loved, a few of it has been a little bit extreme. I’m glad he’s nonetheless enjoying onerous, although.
3:33
: Randel Clemente struck him out to finish a sport a pair nights in the past and did a Fernando Rodney archery celebration, besides he aimed on the plate (possibly KMac) and McGonigle took exception to it.
3:33
: To say he needed to be restrained can be an excessive amount of, however the umpires did kind a wall between him and Rene Rivera.
3:33
: Is Dylan Campbell something? Nice fall, some positional versatility…
3:33
: I believe he’s a chunk, he hits sufficient to be an above alternative bat of some form. Don’t suppose he’s an on a regular basis man however he’s going to be a pleasant bat-first function participant.
3:34
: What have been your impressions of Raudi Rodriguez? Is he nonetheless evaluated as a non-ranked prospect for you?
3:34
: He’s a toolsy, undersized, youthful participant with plus bat pace and foot pace. Swing is fairly lengthy, he’s a pleasant prospect however nonetheless fairly dangerous. He’ll be within the 40+ FV territory.
3:34
: Umpires have taken the sector right here.
3:35
: Bradfield and Balcazar are in he on deck space loosening up
3:35
: Bradfield’s stance and swing are means completely different than he final time you may need watched him, if it’s been since Vandy on your eyeballs.
3:35
: Alfredo Duno going sicko mode within the AFL
3:36
: I’m glad the previous couple of days have been enjoyable and aggressive for varied causes, the vitality degree and high quality of play took it’s regular dip throughout the remaining two weeks.
3:37
: Logan Martin, who was acquired by the Giants from the Royals a pair days in the past, has taken he mound with out a title on the again of his jersey.
3:37
: Coulda simply given him Walker Martin‘s jersey
3:39
: What issue(s) assist clarify why Participant A with a minuscule Ok% in AAA has the identical glorious Ok% in MLB however Participant B with the identical AAA fee will get uncovered in MLB and it skyrockets?
3:40
: There are specific gamers whose weaknesses aren’t uncovered till they face MLB-quality stuff. Generally it’s so simple as “this man can’t hut huge velo” and generally it’s an much more particular motive. Overt physicality is commonly a trait of the profitable long run guys.
3:40
: Logan Martin far and wide to begin out…
3:41
: Duno went sicko mode within the AFL playoffs, only a huge energy man lastly connecting after contact points in AFL common season, or an improved method?
3:42
: I believe catchers right here have i powerful as a result of their reps are so irregular. His uneven AFL is as prone to be small pattern aberration as i is a real change in his really feel. He has freak instruments and stands out right here for that motive, motive sufficient to say, “yeah, I nonetheless love this man.”
3:43
: Logan Martin reaching again for 96 right here when he feels he wants it
3:44
: Duno and Farmelo each appear like guys who’ll play a premium place and get to sufficient energy that you simply stay with elevated Ok’s
3:45
: With the final weirdness of Colorado and the Welcome Again Kotter-ass rent of Paul DePodesta, how lengthy will it take to discern what the Rockies’ prospect priorities will appear like?
3:48
: It’s an incredible query. I believe it’s going to take sort of some time for DePo to seek out his sea legs. He may lean on the individuals and information he will get handed when he arrives to make selections for a minute and give attention to shaping the infrastructure of the org earlier than he begins turning its expertise over.
3:48
: Like 2 to three drafts from now? In the event that they’re frequent actors on the margins of their roster it’ll tip some stuff, too. Who’re they claiming on waivers, who’re their minor league free brokers, and so on.
3:49
: Griffin would clearly be the most important prospect that might attain the majors (I’m afraid they’ll rush him simply as a distraction from the dropping) for the Pirates, however who’re another Pirate prospects who is perhaps contributors subsequent season?
3:49
: You undoubtedly wish to learn Galowski’s NL Crunch article.
3:50
: Adams or Adamczewski?
3:50
: Adamczewski, not shut.
3:50
: Cam Collier with an enormous 2 out rbi alternative right here…
3:50
: He’s appeared excellent right here
3:51
: First problem arising
3:51
: umpire’s mic isn’t working
3:51
: Fairly terrible problem by Martin.
3:52
: Then he rips 96 previous Cam
3:53
: you didn’t have chase hampton on the checklist of 40-man prospects to guard for the yankees, do you suppose there’s any probability of a crew taking him to stash on the IL whereas he recovers?
3:53
: I did certainly have him on there as a protected participant.
3:54
: Twins righty Miguel Boadas throwing more durable than I’ve in any other case seen right here
3:54
: I hoped we’d get Luis De Leon immediately.
3:54
: Digital lock prime 100 man
3:55
: What’s the last word end result for Deyvison de los Santos?
3:55
: I believe he’ll have a three-year peak the place he hits for giant energy after which fall off fairly fast. 4A participant flooring.
3:56
: Who’s true expertise has shifted essentially the most for you primarily based on these finish of season seems?
3:58
: Johanfran Garcia, Raudi Rodriguez, De Leon, Tony Blanco (good to see the excessive finish, holy sh*t), Seaver King. You possibly can principally take a look at the up arrow guys on the Fall League tab of the Board and know.
3:58
: I’ve a couple of updates I nonetheless have to push (Raudi for one)
3:58
: you talked about in your AFL preview that you simply had been serious about seeing how Braden Montgomery appeared, significantly his hit software. Have you ever had an opportunity to see him after he missed the beginning with harm? At very least it seems just like the ks are in verify and he’s hitting effectively
3:59
: Late to the contact level so much, top-of-the-line pure athletes and physiques right here, actual energy.
3:59
: Principally the identical man, I’ll maintain him the place he’s.
3:59
: Which prospect has proven essentially the most enchancment relative to your expectations within the AFL? Which farm system as effectively?
3:59
: Perhaps Cam Collier, Padres arms.
3:59
: Not associated to immediately’s sport, however I’m interested by Sam Petersen – did he present something in AZ to get himself added to the board?
4:00
: Perhaps a fringe 40-man OF in case you like him. Speedy man with brief levers, modest instruments.
4:00
: I acquired an opportunity to see Duno for the primary time within the Fall Stars sport. Do you continue to think about him to be an athletic freak? I used to be anticipating him to be constructed a little bit extra like LeBron James however he appeared extra like Juan Soto to me. I didn’t get an opportunity to see a lot motion however he didn’t strike me as a very athletic man. Am I improper right here or has he simply crammed out extra?
4:00
: You will be an athletic freak even in case you’re not constructed like an underwear mannequin.
4:00
: Soto’s a freak, watch him swing, it’s loopy.
4:01
: How do gamers like Altuve and Kirk have such surprising outcomes from how somebody may initially understand them at first look? Is it the “twitch” issue I’ve heard older gen coaches reference which you can’t measure/predict?
4:04
: These guys undoubtedly have what I’d name distinctive twitch. It doesn’t imply each 5-foot-5 second baseman is gonna be nice, however hopefully as you’re scouting the Kirks of the world you’ll be able to look previous him being constructed like John Goodman and see how good he’s.
4:05
: He was on our prime 100 however in all probability too low
4:05
: How does the scouting moratorium work for individuals who work for groups in addition to coaching services (a la driveline)? Are they not allowed to be on the facility when beginner gamers are there? Can they see the info?
4:05
: “No MLB personnel shall be allowed to scout or consider baseball actions by home draft-eligible gamers in any means, together with gathering or evaluating any knowledge or video produced by gamers throughout the lifeless interval.”
4:06
: Is Enrique Bradfield a sensible choice for a contending Orioles crew in 2026?
4:06
: Yeah. Plus glove, 70 runner, 9 gap hitter.
4:06
: I used to be shocked to not see Steven Pérez listed among the many Guardians’ prospects deserving consideration for Rule 5 safety. Does that point out a insecurity within the strike-throwing or had been there different causes Pérez was omitted?
4:07
: Wouldn’t shock me if he had been added, you’ll be able to name it an omission.
4:08
: Is Luke Adams nonetheless a 40 for you? Appears he’s put collectively a pleasant AFL after coming back from the IL.
4:08
: Do you suppose the Braves number of Southisene was defensible, even with out hindsight of his horrid begin in A ball? I do know they saved some huge cash, however Aloy simply appeared like a slam dunk there and suits with their timeline much more. Is Aloy’s hit software actually that underbaked?
4:10
: His plate self-discipline (Aloy’s) is frightening. I get why they did what they did even when I like Wehiwa higher.
4:10
: I wouldn’t sweat Southisene’s begin too an excessive amount of
4:10
: I do know you don’t spend a bunch of time taking a look at / enthusiastic about different shops’ work, however it looks like different individuals / locations appear to be down on Kevin Alcantara and I can’t actually determine why aside from prospect fatigue? Like we at all times knew this was a man with huge instruments and hit software danger who would in all probability want an adjustment interval. Doesn’t seem to be something has modified, nonetheless main ceiling and clearly plenty of bust potential, however none of that’s new. He’s simply nearer now which ought to be thought-about a plus.
4:11
: I may see transferring off of him in case you suppose his incapability to treatment his warts to date is a sign that he received’t ever be capable of. In my opinion he’s nonetheless tremendous younger and precisely the sort of athlete who takes till deep in his twenties to do he issues I’m optimistic he’ll nonetheless do.
4:11
: His danger is successfully baked into his FV in my thoughts, his ceiling is larger than a 50 if every little thing clicks for him.
4:12
: I believe it’s wonderful for folk to attract completely different conclusions as a result of it helps the readers know there’s disagreement. That’s means higher than us all herding towards the identical forecasts for no matter motive.
4:12
: Inform Meg all of us say hiya
4:12
: She says hey, the anthem was 1:31
4:13
: She put a conservative 60 on the anthem
4:13
: I assumed it was higher than that
4:13
: A few of Shock’s lineup depth evident right here backside 2
4:13
: results in nothing, nevertheless
4:14
: Not a prospect, however do you suppose both of Tyler Freeman or Austin Martin can get to sufficient pop to be viable on a regular basis guys? Or do they each fall again into part-time roles as soon as rosters enhance round them?
4:14
: The latter
4:14
: Does Jonny Farmelo look wholesome, athletic, good dash speeds and exit velos in AFL? I really feel like at this level that’s extra vital that stat traces
4:14
: He does, he’s transferring.
4:14
: Are you excited concerning the ABS? I do know everybody has an opinion on catcher framing doubtlessly turning into much less priceless however we’ll achieve the move/fail problem stat. A few of these gamers are fairly dangerous at difficult success fee.
4:16
: The problem system goes to be a wonderful revelation that takes baseball fandom to a brand new degree. It’ll nuance with out costing us framing. It’ll be ripe for a lot of varieties of research (macro methods and conditions, and micro participant and umpire stats) and make extra individuals conscious of the way in which the events concerned socialize all through the sport
4:16
: We’ll get Felix Neons and so on
4:18
: Is it an issue that Edward Florentino wants a excessive BABIP to hit .260 in A-ball? Unusual that he had such a excessive contact fee and low common
4:18
: Powerful atmosphere for hitters on that coast of Florida
4:18
: it’s a part of it, possibly not all
4:18
: I used to be shocked you talked about Allen Facundo as a man to guard. He hasn’t pitched above A-ball and is projected to begin in Excessive-A. Does that actually warrant a 40-man spot?
4:18
: I write about why within the piece
4:18
: and there’s video
4:19
: he may simply be a reliever anyway, you’re not hamstringing his delveopment in case you pop him within the rule 5, you is perhaps getting a set-up man lefty who has touched 100 and has a nasty slider.
4:19
: They’ve the area for him, and so on.
4:21
: on the 45/50 FV line. Unfastened lefty with a superb changeup, really feel for location has been rather less exact than I wished it to be out right here, breaking ball is simply okay, monster extension. To name him Hamels or lefty Doug Fister can be means an excessive amount of however strike-thrwoing lefties with cambios are good.
4:22
: Does anybody take a shot on him within the rule 5? Good versatility and batting eye for a bench piece.
4:22
: Place gamers who get popped in Rule 5 nearly at all times fill a really particular roster want for the crew. There are such a lot of guys with roughly the identical quantity of expertise that match turns into the factor that will get the Reds so as to add yet one more 2B or no matter.
4:23
: Hopkins
4:23
: Johnson the best flooring
4:23
: The shock lineup is bookended by guys with actual pace immediately
4:25
: any ideas on Roccaforte? Does he have a job on an MLB roster or is he simply org depth? Thanks
4:25
: Wasn’t on him earlier than the draft however has appeared adequate for me to place him in a liminal area. He’ll be reviewed once we do the Royals checklist, I didn’t get sufficient of a really feel for him right here to present you a grade off the highest of my head.
4:26
: Has Ethan Anderson satisfied you somehow on whether or not he’s a significant league catcher?
4:26
: Uberstine didn’t make your 40-man crunch checklist for the crimson sox, though he had a strong 12 months in AAA. Are you utterly out on him or simply an excessive amount of crimson sox pitching?
4:26
: Probably not, lefty swing is absolutely lengthy.
4:27
: Uberstine: the latter
4:27
: Remind me what the bullseye icon means on the AFL board?
4:27
: my precedence targets. I’ll push an replace now, some guys ages and bio knowledge are gonna be goofed as a result of i haven’t crammed out the spreadsheet but.
4:28
: Seaver King…ideas?
4:29
: Supreme athlete, seems the half at SS, 70 runner, swing is kinda bizarre however I believe he’ll find yourself being harmful sufficient to play
4:29
: When was your most up-to-date take a look at Chase Petty? In your finish of season replace, it appeared such as you had been staying on him, however I noticed a report from one other outlet not too long ago that appeared to point the stuff had sort of backed up aside from FB velo. Does that differ along with your seems?
4:30
: Final in individual look was Spring ’25 versus Roki and Yamamoto night time sport on the ranch
4:31
: hiya–thx for the chat–Tiger fan right here–How far can Anderson n McGonigle advance this upcoming season–huge leagues??
4:31
: I believe there’s a non-zero probability McGonigle breaks camp. Anderson is extra a September name up chance.
4:31
: James Hicks – fairly a displaying this fall. Does it transfer the needle as to the way you consider him?
4:31
: Most likely some, good sinker/slider swingman look
4:33
: What do you make of the baseball united league??? Is there any actual unsigned expertise in mideast and continental asia?? Will it develop or is this type of simply pretend and for present???
4:34
: I wish to sit and watch the very younger gamers within the league however for essentially the most half you’ll be able to ignore it
4:34
: there are a pair U20s
4:34
: from Asia
4:35
: McGonigle or Clark. Who makes more cash within the present?
4:35
: uhhhhh….idgaf i suppose, nothing’s coming to me
4:36
: Is it tougher to guage an previous for his league however over performing prospect, or a younger for league however under-performing prospect? Which profile sometimes performs higher in MLB?
4:36
: The latter is harder to eval for me. The second query you could possibly in all probability reply objectively someway, I’m open minded about it, there are undoubtedly examples of each.
4:37
: Congrats on including a second full time prospect author! What’s the ETA for crew prospect lists, and the way will having a second author have an effect on them?
4:37
: We’ve began Brewers and Dodgers, the aim is for them to be accomplished faster than I used to be in a position to do solo with out sacrificing depth and high quality.
4:38
: David Hagaman is listed as a goal in a earlier fall writeup. Stroll charges appeared good throughout the season however are at 7 in 12 innings within the AFL. Do you might have any more information on him?
4:38
: Received completely shelled in my solely look, flush his AFL so far as I’m involved.
4:38
: Has Parks Harbor risen to the ranks of a real prospect. He appears to hit the ball actually onerous and has some good plate self-discipline. Jim S.
4:39
: How a lot of the NPB lifeless all period is definitely only a league-wide dangerous method? I noticed that the NPB had 1113 sac bunts in 2025 (560 within the MLB for reference). That’s already insane, and then you definitely do not forget that they solely have 12 groups… and solely play 143 video games… Imai was complaining concerning the NPB method in a latest interview too.
4:40
: There’s completely a spot in technique and method in each asian leagues that creates noise within the gamers’ knowledge.
4:41
: see something in Hagen Smith so as to add a slight little bit of optimism again after a lot of the season was a large number? or is it nonetheless simply reliever except he can show in any other case
4:41
: Really feel for touchdown his slider within the zone has helped him get forward or again into counts
4:41
: it’s a nasty sufficient pitch that he’ll get away with it even when hitters comprehend it’s coming
4:41
: Who would be the John McEnroe of MLB re: ABS problem protestations?
4:42
: Harper will say one thing to a man who’s missed a bunch of calls
4:43
: any shot Alex Freeland sticks at SS long run, or is he simply Muncy’s alternative after subsequent 12 months?
4:43
: If transferring Mookie again to the OF helps him hit like Mookie once more, simply make Freeland your SS
4:43
: I used to be shocked to see Galowski checklist Spencer Miles as “(possibly)” a 40-man lock. What have you ever seen out of him?
4:44
: Not a query however OMG Duno yesterday!
4:44
: Dude, so joyous.
4:45
: The extra I examine Duno, the extra probably it sounds that he’ll stick behind the plate. The place do you stand on that at this level?
4:45
: He’s gonna be good again there, I’ve had my neck within the guillotine over this man for the higher a part of a 12 months
4:45
: projected as a plus defender since January, he’s a freak athlet for his dimension.
4:46
: Who’s the most definitely to have a higher WAR for the Mariners subsequent season, in your opinion? Ben Williamson, or Cole Younger? Do you see both taking an enormous step up?
4:46
: Younger, huge step. Williamson low-end 3B with 70 glove and 30 energy
4:47
: Large spot for Adamczewski right here.
4:48
: Only a heads up: I’m now at roughly 24% battery (i’m sitting behind the plate ofc)
4:48
: A few Royals questions (redux). 1. Blake Mitchell looks like commerce bait with the emergence of Carter Jensen. Are groups involved about his lack of energy coming off harm, or is the hamate bone sufficient to clarify that away? 2. Did Daniel Vazquez play his means onto the 40-man? 3. Outdoors the AFL — Kendry Chourio?!? Excited to see the grade he finally ends up with. Thanks.
4:49
: I believe Mitchell is a maintain, I’m undecided anybody else will worth him in a means that strikes the needle for a commerce at this second. Doesn’t imply he’s dangerous however catcher depth is vital and idk that Blake will get you a Dude again proper this seocnd.
4:49
: Vazquez is shut. Garcia is successfully their backup SS however they may use yet another I believe
4:49
: I’d shield him
4:49
: Chourio is thrilling
4:49
: I’m cautious stuffing A ball arms
4:50
: Long run: Burns or Sasaki? Thanks.
4:50
: That’s powerful, in all probability Burns at this level.
4:50
: Higher fastball play
4:50
: Giants & Vitello reportedly taking power coach Quentin Eberhardt from Tennessee; any ideas?
4:50
: Rattling, profoundly attention-grabbing.
4:50
: I’ve no opinion, we’re off the board with a few of these hires.
4:50
: Have you ever had an opportunity to dig into the 2026 draft class but? Looks like an incredible group of school bats, on the very least!
4:51
: Yeah, we had like 5 gamers carry over from ’25 to ’26 serving to add depth
4:51
: the highschool crop was simply okay, probably not a windmill slam prime man, guess the highest is faculty heavy
4:52
: Which Padres reliever would you prefer to see moved to the rotation?
4:52
: Miller
4:53
: Do you suppose the Dodgers maintain onto Dashing and relegate him to a backup function once more in 2026? Would appear like he’d present them extra worth in a commerce for somebody who can contribute extra, no? Or do they discover different methods to get him into the lineup subsequent 12 months?
4:53
: I believe I’d attempt to commerce him
4:54
: What modifications does Seth Hernandez have to make for his fastball to be extra dominant?
4:54
: Would possibly go a pair other ways…
4:54
: May lean into sink, may change his launch barely to create higher carry…he may simply enhance by sharpening his command.
4:54
: Odds Ford continues to be a Mariner subsequent years? Looks like his optimum worth is being somebody elses catcher of the longer term like Tampa/?
4:55
: IDK, I kinda love having him round because the backup, possibly take a few of the load off Cal so he can method his offensive ceiling once more?
4:55
: I believe you’re appropriately figuring out a match for commerce, although.
4:55
: TB wants catching.
4:55
: Given how continuously pitchers break (and generally don’t absolutely regain previous kind), ought to we modify pitcher prospect rating with extra fluidity and recency bias (vs hitters)?
4:56
: I do suppose demonstrated sturdiness and proximity are larger variables for lining up the pitchers than the hitters
4:56
: (it’s how I do it, anyway)
4:56
: roughly what minor league degree is the AFL expertise most just like? AA?
4:58
: Have any of my prospects stood out in Fall League? I’ve been on a two-week bender since Recreation 7.
4:58
: Center reliever
4:59
: Are you higher as a author or a scout? What concerning the new rent?
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5:01
: Antonacci something greater than a 35 kind?
5:01
: you’re in the best space
5:03
: OKay everybody, I’ve been chatting for a little bit over an hour and a half and my laptop computer battery is coming into harmful territory.
5:03
: I’m gonna name this factor now so I can make sure the transcript will get up earlier than i dies
5:03
: I’ll be chatting at my regular time subsequent friday
5:03
: that’s midday ET, 10 am Eric time within the desert
5:04
: thanks for stopping by and luxuriate in the remainder of the sport.
Eric Longenhagen is from Catasauqua, PA and at present lives in Tempe, AZ. He spent 4 years working for the Phillies Triple-A affiliate, two with Baseball Information Options and two contributing to prospect protection at ESPN.com. Earlier work can be discovered at Sports activities On Earth, CrashburnAlley and Prospect Insider.
