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Future Projection

Baseball America
MLB Draft
College Baseball
Baseball America
Major League Baseball
Roki Sasaki
Top 100 Prospects
High School Baseball
Scouting
Prospects
Boston Red Sox
Dodgers
2025 MLB Draft
International Scouting
Player Development
AL East
Baseball Draft
Baltimore Orioles
Rockies
Giants
Padres

Baseball America’s Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo offer scout-level insight into all levels of baseball—everything from the amateur MLB Draft, international scouting, minor league prospects to the bigs. New episodes drop every week.

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Latest Episodes

Ben and Carlos talk about Baseball America’s new top 500 high school player ranking, as well the new star rating system we are unveiling to help further contextualize high school recruits. The two talk about what separates a five-star, four-star and ... more

In this week’s listener mailbag, Ben and Carlos take questions like: can you make the case for Jacob Lombard over Grady Emerson? Where would UC Santa Barbara righthander Jackson Flora stack up with other Giants pitching prospects? Who are the top DSL... more

Ben and Carlos talk about the upcoming NCAA tournament and the players, teams and matchups they are looking forward to seeing. The two talk about the state of the college pitching in the 2026 draft class, and wonder who the best candidates are to com... more

Ben and Carlos answer mailbag questions surrounding Red Sox outfielder Justin Gonzales, Athletics shortstop Johenssy Colome, Royals outfielder Angeibel Gomez and Mets shortstops Wandy Asigen and Elian Peña.

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Recent Guests

Paul Davis
Former pitching director for the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
Episode: Episode 153: How MLB Teams Develop Pitching With Paul Davis
Peter Flaherty
Draft analyst
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Episode: Episode 92: MLB Draft Mega Preview For All 30 Teams

Hosts

Carlos Collazo
Host of Future Projection; Baseball America prospect evaluator and analyst with extensive involvement in amateur and pro scouting.
Ben Badler
Co-host and baseball scouting analyst; senior writer and contributor at Baseball America with deep involvement in prospect evaluation and international scouting.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 165 ratings
  • Incredible podcast

    Always learn a ton. The recent pitching episode w Paul Davis was one of the most educating interviews I’ve heard! Ben and Carlos are great interviewers

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ziggyshenene
    United States6 months ago
  • The Best BA Pod

    I really enjoy the insight and banter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slacker George
    United States6 months ago
  • The Secret Weapon to Fantasy Excellence

    I’ve been listening to this show from the beginning and it keeps getting better! Ben and Carlos see the game like “Neo” in the Matrix, and are uncannily adept at zigging when other baseball reporting zags. And they are usually right!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Repo16
    United States8 months ago
  • The Best Baseball Prospect Podcast

    If you are looking for some high level info on different minor league systems, want to know who are the highlights for the next draft, or you want to know what makes a guy good prospect, this is the podcast for you! With information for both the expert and the uninitiated, Ben and Carlos make every episode very entertaining, keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enzdor
    Argentinaa year ago
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    The best minor league baseball podcast period and it’s not really close

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew4868
    United Statesa year ago

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The show's long-form format and topic depth stand out, though a few find episodes lengthy.
Listeners praise deep, insider-level analysis and strong host chemistry.
Guests and topics are consistently described as knowledgeable and credible in baseball prospect coverage.
Many appreciate the data-driven drafting discussions and practical scouting insights.
Prospect-focused content is often highlighted as uniquely useful for professionals and serious fans.

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#236
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#247
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#177
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#235
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#17
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#35
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 192: Mailbag—Making The Case For Jacob Lombard Over Grady Emerson
Q: Dan on Twitter asks where Jackson Flora would rank among the Giants' top pitching prospects if he joins their system and whether he would be top five in the organization.
Flora is projected to be a top-tier arm within the Giants' system, likely the top pitcher in that group once signed, with a strong chance to land in the top 100 overall and potentially among their top five prospects depending on how he progresses against higher competition.
Episode 192: Mailbag—Making The Case For Jacob Lombard Over Grady Emerson
Q: Luke on Twitter says, if you're in the raised draft room and you guys are debating who to pick, give me an argument for taking Jacob Lombard over Grady Emerson.
The Lombard case emphasizes his superior athleticism, defensive range and hands, plus potential for plus tools across power, speed, and defense, which could yield a standout upside if he develops; Emerson is excellent and likely a big-league shortstop, but Lombard offers a higher ceiling and a more dynamic long-term profile.
Episode 190: Mailbag—Young Latin Hitters To Watch
Q: Do you see Mets shortstop Wandy Asigen as a better prospect than Elian Peña?
We note Peña is currently ranked ahead, with Asigen needing a strong DSL campaign to overtake Peña; Peña's current ranking and performance suggest a clear edge, though both show strong potential and room for growth.
Episode 190: Mailbag—Young Latin Hitters To Watch
Q: How would Johenssy Colome and Angeibel Gomez stack up against top high school bats if they were eligible this year, and where might they land on the draft board?
We point out that Colome and Gomez are elite international talents whose ages complicate direct comparisons to this year's high school class; we expect them to be first-round level players with wide uncertainty about exact positioning due to limited comparable data against the top U.S. high school bats.
Episode 190: Mailbag—Young Latin Hitters To Watch
Q: What are your thoughts on Justin Gonzales, the Red Sox outfielder and first baseman in high A?
We discuss his advanced power for his age, the likelihood of him staying in the outfield or moving to first base, and the swing decisions that will determine if he can translate his raw power into big-league impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Future Projection

What is Future Projection about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two Baseball America prospect analysts share scout-level insight across amateur and professional baseball, with a consistent focus on the MLB Draft, international scouting, and minor-league to big-league development. Episodes frequently center on top prospects, draft positioning, tools and swing mechanics, injury history, and organization-specific strategies, often blending data-driven rankings with hands-on scouting perspectives. Banter and practical career guidance for industry entrants are common, along with frequent mailbag-style Q&A that unpack how teams construct boards, leverage bonus pools, and navigate signing leverage. Notable for its depth on drafting dynamics, international signings, and the prep-to-pro path, the show stands out... more

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