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On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Carlos Collazo break down Baseball America's first Staff Draft of the 2025 cycle, which features righthander high school pitcher Seth Hernandez going No. 1 overall.Could a prep righty really go at the top? Which other candidates could go 1-1 with all the usual names scuffling?We also discuss Roki Sasaki's struggles to start his Dodgers career and Roman Anthony's hot start at Triple-A.Time Stamps(1:15) Could Seth Hernandez be the No. 1 overall pick? (8:30) Safest pick to go 1-1 (11:00) Other Staff Draft picks that stood out (12:30) Are we worried about Roki Sasaki? (19:35) Roman Anthony impresses earlyOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This past weekend, the Yankees hit nine home runs in a game against the Brewers. During the broadcast, the Yankees broadcast explained how several of the team's players were swinging bats with unusually-shaped barrels. Since that breakout game, more details on the Yankees' "torpedo bats" have come to light.Today on the 90th Percentile we discuss what we know and how they may not be as new as you think.(3:00) What are the Torpedo Bats?(6:00) Which players are using the torpedo bats on the Yankees?(8:00) Giancarlo Stanton's triumph and... pain?(13:00) Impacts on bat speed.(18:00) Is this the first sign of hitting evolving in the training and information space?(22:00) The impetus for adjustments by hittersOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter discuss the first in-season draft update for the 2025 class. Big picture takeaways, lefthanded pitching depth, up-the-middle defensive profiles and players who excite us beyond the top 50.—Time Stamps(3:30) Big picture takeaways on the update(6:00) Lefthanded pitching depth(9:00) Questions up top(11:00) Up-the-middle depth(14:00) Post top 50 names we’re excited about(28:00) Peter’s deep sleeper juco arm(32:00) Indiana OF Korbyn Dickerson (25:00) Southern Miss RHP JB MiddletonOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL 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.Time Stamps(0:00) -- Samuel Basallo, Orioles (9:00) -- Carson Williams, Rays (17:45) -- Ricky Tiedemann, Blue Jays (26:05) -- Jasson Dominguez, Yankees (33:30) -- Roman Anthony, Red SoxOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lots of news to discuss this week on the Baseball America Fantasy Podcast as Kristian Campbell, Jackson Jobe, Cam Smith and Will Warren will all break camp with their respective clubs. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White breakdown each player's potential contributions for fantasy managers in 2025. We also dive into Geoff's recent two weeks in Florida, going over some names that stuck out on the backfields.(3:00) Kristian Campbell Breaks Camp With The Red Sox(7:30) Jackson Jobe included in Tigers rotation(10:00) Alan Roden makes Blue Jays(14:00) Will Warren in the Yankees rotation(16:00) Break(17:00) Shane McClanahan, Ryan Weathers and Jared Jones injured.(21:00) Kyle Harrison down Landen Roupp up... Birdsong in long role.(24:00) Nolan Jones makes his way back to the Guardians as Tyler Freeman heads to the Rockies.(27:00) Justin Martinez extension(29:00) Cam Smith has the most helium.(32:00) Konnor Griffin takeoff time.(35:00) Bryce Rainer moving up as well.(38:00) Payton Tolle making noise on the backfields.(42:00) George Lombard Jr.(44:00) Aroon Escobar is burning up. Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty take a closer look at No. 3 Texas after its top-five series win over then-No. 2 LSU plus break down the rankings-risers in the West, including Oregon State, UC Irvine and UCLA. Rudner and Flaherty also preview aspects of their first in-season Field of 64 projection.(2:00) Examining Texas’ rise to No. 3(7:25) Arkansas off to best start in program history(14:05) Checking in on independent Oregon State(18:48) What to make of Ole Miss so far(27:37) UC Irvine up to No. 17 after sweep of rival UCSB(32:35) Is it time to worry about the Gauchos(38:05) UCLA and Troy make their Top 25 debuts(43:45) Picks to Click(47:42) Final thoughtsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun react to the Red Sox bringing their No. 2 prospect Kristian Campbell aboard to start the season. Which other top prospects are starting the season in the major leagues?We also discuss breakout candidates this upcoming MLB season and take a look at what a path to relevancy looks like for the rudderless Marlins.(0:35) Standout players from J.J. & Geoff's spring training visits (5:00) Kristian Campbell makes the Opening Day Red Sox roster (13:30) Top shortstops (15:15) Breakout pitchers for 2025 (19:20) The struggling MarlinsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this week's episode of the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome Tony Gilio of Operation Player Assist. Operation Player Assist helps teams and families supplement some of the high costs associated with travel ball.(2:00) Sandwich talk, best sandwich chain and Portillo's Italian Beefs.(7:00) Exposure Funnel's impact on opportunities(11:00) Rising costs of youth sports for coaches and players.(18:00) Operation Player Assist and what they provide.(24:00) Ramp up and lead time for the program.(29:00) Ease of the platform.(31:00) Success of the platformoperationplayerassist.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos and Peter talk through four notable up-arrow players in the 2025 class who will climb our draft board significantly on our next update. That includes two North Carolina preps: Josh Hammond, who is increasingly interesting for his exploits as a hitter; and Briggs McKenzie, who continues a North Carolina high school lefty tradition. The two also talk about Friday night SEC lefthanders Zach Root (Arkansas) and Kade Anderson (LSU).—Time Stamps(1:00) Josh Hammond(8:00) Briggs McKenzie(15:00) Zach Root(21:00) Kade AndersonOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're going deep on each of the top prospects in the AL 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.Time Stamps(0:00) -- Travis Bazzana, Guardians(9:10) -- Noah Schultz, White Sox(19:55) -- Jackson Jobe, Tigers(28:45) -- Walker Jenkins, Twins(37:30) -- Jac Caglianone, RoyalsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy