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Baseball America delivers baseball news you can't get anywhere else. Covering the game from a player-development point of view, the staff of BA will deliver its take on what's going on in the world of baseball every week on its podcast, analyzing the game from the majors and minors--with an emphasis on prospects--through our unparalleled college and high school coverage.
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Jun 28, 2024 • 9min
Nationals Expected To Call Up Top Prospect James Wood | Prospect Profile
The Nationals are expected to call up baseball's No. 3 prospect James Wood to make his MLB debut on Monday, according to several media reports. The Hot Sheet show breaks down Wood's monstrous power and what you can expect from him once he settles into the big leagues. 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

Jun 26, 2024 • 7min
Will Charlie Condon Go No. 1 Overall? | 2024 MLB Draft Profile
Baseball America's Carlos Collazo examined Charlie Condon's historic 2024 season on our latest Hot Sheet show. Hear why Condon's numbers were incredible, even in the current college run environment, plus why it's still an open question who goes No. 1 overall to the Guardians. Carlos also drops an interesting Condon comp at the end. 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

Jun 25, 2024 • 32min
Todd Frazier Grades His Scouting Report, Sawyer Strosnider, CWS Talk | Hot Sheet Ep. 13
Ever wondered how a big leaguer reacts to reading their own scouting report? Todd Frazier joined us today for a super fun draft episode and broke down his own 2007 draft report. We admit we were a little low on the ranking. Today's show was loaded with good stuff, including...(1:00) No. 1 Tennessee deserves some love after winning the national title(5:00) 2024 draft prospect Sawyer Strosnider joins us(12:15) Todd Frazier reviews his 2007 draft scouting report(16:15) What's next for the MLB Draft?(23:40) Holliday adventure(26:00) What's the latest on Charlie Condon after his record-setting season, plus a Condon compDid you enjoy the show? We stream live every Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET.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

Jun 21, 2024 • 58min
College Podcast: Will Tennessee or Texas A&M Win The College World Series?
Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty break down the College World Series championship series matchup between Tennessee and Texas A&M. Both teams are undefeated in Omaha, but which one will dogpile this weekend? They also take a moment to look back at the six teams that have been eliminated from the CWS and talk about what they'll remember from their seasons.Time Stamps(1:00) Initial thoughts on the finals matchup(4:00) How the pitching is set up(9:00) Texas A&M's injuries(17:00) Tennessee's season to this point(24:30) X-factors this weekend(32:00) The SEC went 5-0 in Omaha against the ACC(37:00) Florida(42:00) Florida State(45:00) Kentucky(48:00) North Carolina(51:00) Virginia and NC StateOur 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

Jun 20, 2024 • 44min
90th Percentile: College Baseball Is Getting Older, What's The Impact?
This week on the 90th Percentile hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak welcome on fellow Baseball America teammate J.J. Cooper. Last week J.J. released an excellent article on the college baseball home run explosion and explored several potential factors impacting the offensive explosion. One of the most interesting angles was growing playing time share of Seniors, which has reached an all-time high. Matt, Geoff and J.J. discuss the impact this had on development and talented underclassman who get to campus. 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

Jun 19, 2024 • 35min
New Mock Draft, Combine Names To Know, Prospect Injuries & More | Hot Sheet Show Ep. 12
This week's Hot Sheet show is loaded with good information. Carlos Collazo joins live from the MLB Draft Combine to discuss early prep players who impressed him, plus this week's brand new mock draft with a new No. 1. Then Geoff Pontes joins the show just after the 13:00 mark to dive into pro prospects, which includes a rash of injuries to notable prospects. Scott, Geoff and JJ also have a candid conversation about the current quality of baseball across the minors. 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

Jun 18, 2024 • 10min
Yankees Call Up Ben Rice To Help Replace Anthony Rizzo | Prospect Profile
The Yankees are giving C/1B prospect Ben Rice an opportunity to carve out a role in the wake of Anthony Rizzo's injury. Scott, Geoff and J.J. break down Rice's game, including...Why he's long flown under-the-radarWhat he provides with the batCan the next wave of Yankees youngsters make an impact?Why this is perfect timing for himEnjoy today's prospect profile? Look out for more of these whenever top prospects get called up on our YouTube channel. 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

Jun 18, 2024 • 35min
Fantasy Podcast: Complex Leaguers, Full-Season Standouts & An Argument With RoboScout
Humans, Robots and Bears, oh my! In this special episode of the Fantasy Podcast, Josh Norris pinch hits for Geoff Pontes and discusses a variety of prospects with Dylan White. Half of the show is dedicated to players in the Florida and Arizona Complex Leagues, while the other half is dedicated to players Josh has seen and liked in the full-season leagues. Drama ensues when Josh and RoboScout disagree, but time heals all wounds and robots don't have feelings anyway.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

Jun 14, 2024 • 46min
The Vance Honeycutt Conundrum & A Few Late Draft Risers
Peter and Carlos hop on the BA draft podcast to talk about the prospects to know in the college world series. How does this year’s field compare to a fantastic 2023 group and how much is there for a player like UNC’s Vance Honeycutt to gain or lose on the sport’s biggest stage? The two talk through why Honeycutt’s profile is so tricky, and think through the player development challenges that his hit tool questions create. After that the two talk through a few other CWS prospects, wonder how Braden Montgomery’s injury affects his stock (if it does at all) and talk about a pair of late-season draft risers to know—one high school shortstop and one college shortstop.—Time Stamps(3:00) The quality of the CWS prospects(6:00) How the bright lights of Omaha impact draft stock(7:00) Vance Honeycutt’s profile(14:00) How many big leaguers are guess hitters?(17:00) What can MLB teams in the swing(20:00) Vance Honeycutt vs. Seaver King(24:00) Kentucky’s Ryan Waldschmidt(29:00) Profiles that scare us(32:00) Braden Montgomery’s injury(36:00) A HS SS riser to know(40:00) A college SS riser to knowOur 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

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 13min
College Podcast: Previewing The 2024 College World Series, Storylines & More
Teddy Cahill and Peter Flaherty recap all the action from super regionals and look ahead to the College World Series. With the eight teams set to start play this weekend in Omaha, get ready with storylines to watch for each team and recaps of how they got here. Teddy and Peter also give their picks for the tournament.1:00 Thoughts on the CWS field8:30: Tennessee17:00 Florida State22:00 North Carolina28:00 Virginia33:00 Kentucky39:00 NC State46:00 Florida53:00 Controversy in Clemson65:00 Texas A&MOur 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


