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.

Eric Longenhagen, a prospect writer for FanGraphs known for his sharp analysis, joins the discussion on the state of minor league baseball. He delves into why the minor league cupboard has gotten thinner and highlights newly available data that’s shifting the landscape. Rising prospects Zyhir Hope and Jesus Made take center stage, with Longenhagen offering his cautious assessments and 'Picks to Click' for future Top-100 lists. The conversation also touches on rebuilding strategies for teams like the White Sox and explores the complexities of player evaluation.

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.