Eric Longenhagen
FanGraphs' lead prospect analyst and guest on the episode, specializing in international scouting and prospects from NPB/KBO with expertise on players like Murakami and Sasaki.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 56min
Effectively Wild Episode 2192: Both Sides Now?
Eric Longenhagen, FanGraphs lead prospect analyst, discusses standout trends in the amateur draft, demographics of amateur baseball, and trading draft picks. Ben and Meg cover highlights of the All-Star Game, a possible Evan Longoria return, and conspiracy theories about baseball movies.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 1h 35min
Effectively Wild Episode 2397: The Slightly-Less-Long Offseason
Eric Longenhagen, FanGraphs' lead prospect analyst, dives into the intricacies of international baseball. He discusses the impressive potential of Munetaka Murakami and evaluates Roki Sasaki’s skills compared to MLB standards. Longenhagen critiques the winter scouting moratorium, arguing it could hinder competitive fairness. The conversation reveals which MLB teams might pursue Murakami and highlights other upcoming international prospects. Expect insights on the trends and tools shaping modern scouting strategies!
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Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 25min
Effectively Wild Episode 2098: A Team Deferred
Eric Longenhagen, FanGraphs lead prospect analyst, discusses players from Asian leagues enlivening the MLB free-agent market. He evaluates international players, talks about stylistic differences among leagues, and discusses Asian players who are still years away from MLB. They also discuss the challenges of evaluating players moving from one league to another and the impact of deferrals in baseball contracts.
