Eno and DVR are joined by Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs to discuss a thinning of the minor league cupboard in recent years, minor league data that is moving the needle, a few rapidly rising prospects -- Zyhir Hope and Jesus Made -- and some of Eric's favorite 'Picks to Click' on future Top-100 lists.

Rundown

3:19 What Has Left the Minor League Cupboard Thinner Than Usual?

8:41 What Newly Available Minor League Data Moves the Needle?

16:04 Things That Are Innate v. Things That Are Learned

22:30 Eric's Cautious Assessment of Zyhir Hope

31:46 Jesus Made's Helium After an Impressive DSL Debut

37:48 Eric's Picks to Click: Looking for Future Top-100 Prospects

45:31 Is the White Sox's Rebuilding Effort on Track?

54:20 Making Sense of the Pirates' Hitting Development

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With: Eric Longenhagen

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