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Future Projection

Baseball America
MLB Draft
College Baseball
Baseball America
Major League Baseball
Roki Sasaki
Top 100 Prospects
Scouting
Prospects
Boston Red Sox
High School Baseball
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 break open the FP mailbag and talk about hitters outside of the top 10 they have a lot of conviction in, complex league players they are anticipating, the logistics of academies in the Dominican Republic and what would have to happen f... more

Ben and Carlos talk about the recent MLB draft rankings update and talk about the process this year. They then discuss a few potential first rounders they saw in person recently. Carlos talks about his two-inning look at Coastal Carolina RHP Cameron ... more

Ben and Carlos take listener questions on a variety of up-arrow pro prospects including Orioles righthander JT Quinn, White Sox outfielder Samuel Zavala, Braves outfielder Eric Hartman and Dodgers outfielder Josue De Paula. 

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Ben and Carlos lament Chipotle’s points policy before getting into the real stuff. The two talk about a number of strong performances from a handful of 2025 draftees, including Seth Hernandez, Kade Anderson, Jamie Arnold, Tyler Bremner, JoJo Parker, ... more

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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
College baseball analyst making his debut on Future Projection
Episode: Episode 79: Drafting 2024 Prospect Teams

Hosts

Carlos Collazo
Co-host and analyst, providing insights on all levels of baseball with a focus on player scouting and development.
Ben Badler
Co-host and analyst, known for providing expert analysis on baseball prospects and scouting strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 162 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 States4 months ago
  • The Best BA Pod

    I really enjoy the insight and banter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slacker George
    United States4 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 States6 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
    Argentina10 months ago
  • Pod

    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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Fans enjoy the camaraderie and chemistry between the hosts, resulting in an engaging listening experience.
The hosts are noted for their deep industry knowledge and ability to break down complex ideas in an accessible manner.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis provided on various baseball prospects and scouting strategies.
While the length of episodes can be daunting for some, the content remains valuable and informative for serious baseball fans.

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#142
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#41
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Apple Podcasts
#136
United Kingdom/Sports/Baseball
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#118
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#119
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#128
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 182: Mailbag—Rising 2026 Prospects To Know
Q: How do you assess Josue De Paula's long-term ceiling given his current performance?
De Paula is viewed as a high-ceiling hitter with patient approach and strong bat-to-ball skills who could be a top source of offense in the future, potentially reaching a 25-30+ home run pace if he continues the trajectory and remains at a corner-infield position.
Episode 182: Mailbag—Rising 2026 Prospects To Know
Q: Is Eric Hartman's hot start sustainable and what changes have been observed in his profile?
Hartman has shown a clear jump in exit velocity and launch angles, coupled with improved plate discipline and power production for his age. The breakout appears real, but the team stresses continued evaluation as he progresses through higher levels.
Episode 182: Mailbag—Rising 2026 Prospects To Know
Q: What makes JT Quinn stand out despite a high arm slot and unconventional fastball movement?
Quinn's high strike-throwing rate, plus his secondary pitches (slider and curve) and deception, have allowed him to miss bats effectively even if the fastball isn't an elite ride. The key is how well he can locate in the strike zone as he climbs.
Episode 177: Mailbag—What Do We Look For In Prospects Beyond Tools?
Q: How does leverage affect college players being drafted, particularly juniors vs. seniors?
Junior college players typically have more leverage because they can return to college or explore other options, while seniors have less leverage and may accept earlier offers to begin pro careers; teams use this dynamic to manage signing bonuses and bonus pools.
Episode 177: Mailbag—What Do We Look For In Prospects Beyond Tools?
Q: What is the biggest thing you look for outside of strictly the tools for hitters?
Beyond the hitting tool, the speakers emphasize a combination of makeup, baseball IQ, and projectable physical traits, arguing that these factors can compensate for gaps in raw tools and influence long-term performance and development.

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