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Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking about the Detroit Tigers farm system. The Tigers rank No. 2 in our current farm system talent rankings, which is the highest we have ever ranked the Tigers. (00:00) What's going right in Detroit(02:00) Digging into No. 1 prospect Jackson Jobe. What's his potential?(10:00) How difficult it was to pick between Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle at No. 2.(18:00) Catching is the strength of the system. Looking at Dillon Dingler and Thayron Liranzo(24:30) Does Josue Briceno have a chance to stick at catcher?(31:00) How the Tigers rebuilt(40:00) Three non-Top 10 Prospects to keep an eye on.Tigers Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2009-detroit-tigers/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport 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 NL 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) -- Jett Williams, Mets(9:50) -- Thomas White, Marlins(19:30) -- Dylan Crews, Nationals(28:00) -- Andrew Painter, Phillies(37:40) -- Drake Baldwin, BravesEnjoying our Prospect Profiles? A new one drops each day on our YouTube channel. You can see our Top 30s for each system here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Minnesota Twins. After winning a playoff series in 2023, the Twins took a step back in 2024. Could a couple of potential star prospects return Minnesota to the postseason?(00:00) Why Walker Jenkins is the Twins best prospect in over a decade.(10:00) Why Emmanuel Rodriguez has a shot to be even better than Jenkins.(19:00) The Twins prospect depth, especially in the infield, could be a secret weapon.(25:00) Looking at the pitching depth(30:00) How spending and then pulling back on spending hurt the Twins(38:00) Injuries could derail all of this(41:00) Two non Top 10 Prospects to watchhttps://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2024-minnesota-twins/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alex Speier joins JJ Cooper to discuss the Red Sox farm system. They go in depth on how Roman Anthony edged Kristian Campbell for the top spot in our top farm system, and then they go on to talk about what's going right with Red Sox hitting development as well as who else to keep an eye on.(00:00) A very tough call at No. 1. Making the case for Kristian Campbell, and also the case for Roman Anthony(10:00) Why Campbell might fit in Boston before Anthony(25:00) Marcelo Mayer is a really good No. 3 prospect(31:00) Why there may be the need for some patience(43:00) How Red Sox hitting development has changed.(49:00) Some lesser noticed development success stories.(50:00) What about the pitching?(55:00) Non-top 10 prospects to watchRed Sox Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-mlb-top-prospects-for-every-team/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Baseball America fantasy team of Geoff Pontes and Dylan White updated their Top 500 dynasty list earlier this week, and the hosts dive into some of the movement on the list. We explain our logic for the movement and the possible position battles brewing. (2:00) Jackson Jobe debuts a sinker and curveball(5:00) Kenley Jensen signs with the Angels(8:00) Rhett Lowder dealing with elbow soreness(11:00) Clayton Kershaw returns to the Dodgers(14:00) Red Sox closer battleBreak(18:30) Dodgers reliever signings and the impact on the Top 500(21:00) Cubs closer Ryan Pressly(24:00) Jeff Hoffman primary closer in Toronto(25:30) How does the Carlos Estevez impact Lucas Erceg's value(27:00) Chris Martin signs with Rangers, chances for saves this season?(28:30) Devin Williams trade impacts Luke Weaver's 2025 value(31:00) Braxton Garrett to miss all of 2025, could he be a good buy low for 2026 in dynasty?(33:00) Zach Neto to miss the beginning of the season.(35:00) Hyeseong Kim how many plate appearances can we exp

Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Cleveland Guardians farm system and top prospects in another Deep Dive. This is one of the deepest systems in baseball right now, with a ton of intriguing hitting prospects.(00:00) Why this system is so deep(03:00) Breaking down No. 1 prospect Travis Bazzana(10:30) A surprising number of first base prospects(14:00) Who could help in the outfield(21:00) There are fewer pitching prospects than normal(24:00) Can Tugboat help in Cleveland?(27:30) Other pitching prospects to watchGuardians Top 30 Prospects rankings, scouting reports and tools grades: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2007-cleveland-guardians/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a brief hiatus, The 90th Percentile podcast returns for season four. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Matt Pajak explore the recent dominance of Japanese baseball and Japanese born players in North America and ask; Has American baseball fallen behind? (0:00) Welcome to Season Four(4:00) Japan is dominating on an international front.(7:00) Who's the most fun American player?(9:00) What Makes Roki Sasaki Unique?(15:00) Impact of travel ball and showcases.(22:00) Do Japanese players play the game better?(26:00) Rintaro Sasaki pre-season Freshman Of The Year.(30:00) Dylan Crews The Last Of Dying Breed(34:00) How The Changing NCAA Landscape is Impacting Development(41:00) The Impact Of A Lack Of Youth DevelopmentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are talking about the Reds farm system in another MLB Prospects Deep Dive. The Reds have built a solid homegrown rotation, and the top three prospects in the system are all starting pitchers to add to that depth.(00:00) How hard was it to pick between Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder?(01:00) Why we ranked Lowder No. 1(05:00) Making the case for why Burns could be a star(12:00) How the Reds have gotten to an enviable position as far as producing pitchers(15:30) Don't forget about Chase Petty(24:00) Digging into the hitting prospects(33:00) Two non-Top 10 prospects to watchBaseball America Top 100 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2025-top-100-prospects/Baseball America Reds Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2006-cincinnati-reds/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priv

Baseball America College Writers Jacob Rudner and Peter Flaherty are joined by Jason Ratcliff to talk about BA’s new partnership with 64Analytics.com as well take a look ahead at under-the-radar teams and players entering the 2025 season. Rudner and Flaherty then dive into the best opening weekend matchups and offer their picks to click as the season gets started.(01:36) Introducing 64Analytics(04:10) Under-the-radar teams to keep an eye on(09:44) Under-the-radar players to watch(19:47) One big theme that excites us in 2025(25:58) Our favorite opening weekend matchups(45:48) Picks to ClickSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoff Pontes and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Astros farm system. Over the past decade, a steady stream of stars and solid contributors have kept Houston in playoff contention year after year. But is the system thinning out? We take a look.(00:00) How Cam Smith boosts the Astros' young talent.(03:30) What is Smith's most likely long-term position?(06:00) Lining up the hitting prospects behind Smith(10:00) What's the state of the organization at this point?(14:00) Why there's hope that the window isn't closing(18:00) Analyzing Jacob Melton, Zach Dezenzo and Brice Matthews(20:00) Where's the pitching?(27:00) Relying on later-round finds(31:00) Non top-10 prospects to watchAstros Top 30 Prospects With Scouting Reports:https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2010-houston-astros/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseasonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://r

Baseball America's Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper are talking about our recently released 2025 Farm System Talent Rankings. The Boston Red Sox rank No. 1 for the first time in the nearly 40 years of our farm system rankings. We talk about them, the other teams in contention for the top spot, how we build out our rankings and the teams at the bottom of the rankings.(00:00) How tough was the decision of who ranked No. 1?(02:00) Why the Red Sox rank No. 1(06:30) This is the best we've ever ranked the Tigers system(10:30) How much did Roki Sasaki push up the Dodgers' ranking?(14:00) Why did Roki Sasaki qualify for prospect rankings(20:00) Why the top of the Top 100 drives our rankings(22:00) Further explaining how valuations drive our rankings(28:00) Who are the deepest farm systems?(33:00) Looking at the back of the list, why the Astros avoided the basement(34:00) Examining the Angels farm system(39:00) Why the Braves rank near the bottom(43:00) Teams positioned to leap up the rankings in

Josh Norris and JJ Cooper are here to talk about the Rangers' farm system. Even after graduating Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter last year, the team still has a potent 1-2 prospect combo.(00:00) Why Kumar Rocker and Sebastian Walcott are 1A and 1B(02:00) Analyzing Sebastian Walcott(06:00) What Kumar Rocker needs to improve to have MLB success(13:00) Other Rangers pitchers who could contribute before long(21:00) Where does Jack Leiter stand now(24:00) Some Rangers hitters to watch(31:00) How the Rangers' depth puts them in a pretty good spot.Support 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 Baseball America’s top 200 draft update, give an overview of how the class is shaping up on the eve of college baseball kicking off and pick a few notable risers to talk about. After that, the two talk about the recently released preseason All-America teams and whether there are takeaways to be had from them.—Time Stamps(3:00) General thoughts on the class(6:00) How directors are viewing the class(9:30) Up arrow first round names on the update(14:50) This year’s shortstop capital(17:00) Other up arrow names to know(30:00) Preseason All-America team reactionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Baseball America fantasy podcast returns with news of a big star returning to the Mets and a cornucopia of breakout names to target in your dynasty leagues for 2025. Hosts Geoff Pontes and Dylan White talk in depth about some undervalued names you need to add to your watch list heading into the season.(2:00) Pete Alonso returns to the Mets.(4:00) Blue Jays always the bridesmaid and never the bride.(6:00) Welbyn Francisca(10:00) Nestor German(13:00) Payton Eeles(18:00) Break(18:00) Benny Montgomery(23:00) Connor Prielipp(26:00) Eriq Swan(28:00) Rainiel Rodriguez(32:00) Joseph SullivanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt Eddy and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Mets farm system in the latest 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. This is an organization that doesn't have a top 25 prospect, but the overall depth of the system has improved significantly in recent years.(00:00) Have the Mets lived up to Steven Cohen's big plans?(02:00) The shape of the system(03:00) Why Jett Williams ranks No. 1(07:30) Other bats to know(18:00) Brandon Sproat is the team's best pitching prospect(22:00) What's up with Jonah Tong?(27:00) Luisangel Acuna's rough and also great 2024 season(31:00) Two more non-top 10 prospects to know.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark Chiarelli and JJ Cooper are talking all about the Pirates farm system in a new MLB Prospects Deep Dive.(00:00) The pitching development is rolling, but this team could use some bats.(3:00) Analyzing No. 1 prospect Bubba Chandler. How quickly could he reach Pittsburgh? Where does he slot into the rotation? What has led to his prospect breakthrough?(11:40) Don't forget about Thomas Harrington(17:00) The Pirates have a lot of former prospects who haven't claimed full-time jobs(22:00) This team has a lot of second base prospects(24:30) Analyzing 2B prospect Termarr Johnson(32:20) Where does Billy Cook fit?(37:00) A missed opportunity to spend on a hitter?(42:00) Two non-top 10 prospects to watch.Support 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 an in-depth look at the 2025 Preseason Top-25, discuss the teams that just missed the preseason NCAA rankings and pick Omaha sleepers.(00:00) General overview of the top-25 process(06:30) Why Texas A&M landed at preseason No. 1(12:25) Can Tennessee win back-to-back titles(19:55) A look at Oregon State as an independent(21:10) Standout teams from No. 10-25(39:20) Omaha sleepers and teams that just missed the Top-25Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America Prospect Expert Josh Norris and Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper are back for another 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. This time, they are talking about the Yankees farm system. Josh and JJ look at the team’s top prospects, why the team’s farm system may have been a bit better than you think, and some sleeper prospects to watch.(00:00) How could Jasson Dominguez be? What could hold him back?(10:00) Are Spencer Jones’ contact issues fixable?(19:00) A rough year for numerous Top 10 Yankees prospects(32:30) A non-Top 10 Prospect to keep an eye on.(34:00) Why Hudson Valley will be a team to watchSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a busy time at Baseball America! The guys discuss their favorite candidates to rise the Top 100, preview our MLB farm system rankings dropping later this week, then build potential Dylan Cease trades for the Braves, Mets and Orioles. Then we close with Carlos Collazo's early look at the 2025 draft class as the season gets going later this month. Time Stamps(1:00) Potential Top 100 Risers, including Zyhir Hope & Sebastian Walcott(7:30) Previewing our MLB farm system rankings(12:30) Drawing up trade packages for Dylan Cease(22:30) Carlos Collazo previews the 2025 draft classIf you enjoyed the show, subscribe to our YouTube channel!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baseball America Prospect Writer Josh Norris and Editor-In-Chief JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at the Dodgers farm system, highlighting a number of prospects to know.(00:00) Why the Dodgers hit on picks despite drafting late.(03:00) Where does Dalton Rushing fit for the Dodgers?(10:00) A buffet of high-ceiling prospects to watch(19:00) Do we overrate Dodgers prospects?(29:00) Does the Dodgers' risk tolerance lead to injury issues?(32:00) A sleeper prospect to watch.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy