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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 open the listener mailbag to take questions about Athletics outfielder Devin Taylor, Cardinals shortstop Yairo Padilla, Tigers outfielder Cris Rodriguez and Rays first baseman Collin Bland.

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Ben and Carlos talk about the Dodgers promoting outfielder Josue De Paula and get into what makes him such a well-rounded offensive player. The two talk about a few of the notable standouts from this year’s Dominican Summer League, including Angeibel... more

Ben and Carlos break open the listener mailbag to answer prospect questions about Rays shortstop Carson Williams and outfielder Slater De Brun; how we view teams’ track records in trading for players; how we handle the information handover from one d... more

Ben lets Carlos vent about the position player pitching epidemic in the majors before the two turn to more serious discussions about the $4 billion sale of the Los Angeles Angels. The two discuss what could be changing for the organization and the ra... 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
Draft analyst
Baseball America
Episode: Episode 92: MLB Draft Mega Preview For All 30 Teams

Hosts

Carlos Collazo
Host of Future Projection; Baseball America staff writer with deep scouting and drafting experience.
Benjamin Badler
Co-host; longtime Baseball America analyst focusing on international and amateur scouting, draft prep, and prospect evaluation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 167 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 States9 months ago
  • The Best BA Pod

    I really enjoy the insight and banter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slacker George
    United States9 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 States10 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
  • 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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Listeners praise the host duo for industry knowledge and chemistry.
The show is described as highly informative for both casual fans and professionals.
Episodes are lauded for data-backed insights, though some note runtime could be long for on-the-go listening.

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#160
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#20
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#42
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 204: Mailbag—How Do We Handle Draft Transitions & Information?
Q: Ben on Twitter asked about Slater De Brun's power potential in pro ball?
De Brun profiles as a high-contact, speed-oriented player with limited power; the outlook suggests a power projection closer to 20 or 30 on a scale where 40 would be more optimistic, with power staying well below average and value coming from contact and speed alone.
Episode 204: Mailbag—How Do We Handle Draft Transitions & Information?
Q: Bryce on email asked about the handover from underclass to upperclass in BA coverage and how much information is shared between amateur and pro scouting?
The process is continuous and collaborative, with internal histories and ongoing conversations; BA emphasizes transparent rankings and cross-team communication, while teams often integrate amateur scouting with player development to ensure deeper knowledge before a prospect reaches the majors.
Episode 204: Mailbag—How Do We Handle Draft Transitions & Information?
Q: Errol on Twitter asked, what happened to Ray's shortstop prospect, Carson Williams?
Carson Williams has not made necessary adjustments, particularly in reducing strikeout rates, and while his defense and power are solid, the overall contactability and pitch recognition have limited his ceiling, making it unlikely to translate to sustained major league success.
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.

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A data-driven baseball prospect podcast offering scout-level analysis across amateur, international, minor league, and major league levels. Episodes routinely center on draft strategy, prospect upside, swing mechanics, and development pathways, with heavy emphasis on data, player profiles, and organizational depth. Notable strengths include deep, model-informed evaluations, candid drafting debates, and sponsorship-integrated segments that feel natural within high-signal discussions. The show is a go-to for industry readers and teams seeking nuanced, comparative insights into future MLB talent and how scouting intersects with real-world decisions.

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