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Future Projection

Baseball America
NL West Farm Systems
MLB Draft
Dodgers
Padres
Giants
Rockies
D-Backs
January 15th Signing Day
Top 100 Prospects
College Baseball
Shohei Ohtani
Adiel Amador
Jackson Merrill
Chase Dollander
Jordan Lawler
Ethan Salas
International Scouts
Baseball America
MLB Draft Lottery
Venezuela

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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Ben and Carlos talk about how deep and talented the high school pitching crop is for the 2026 draft class. The two try to contextualize where this class of prep arms stacks up with some of the best in recent memory, and then discuss why pitchers acro... more

Ben and Carlos have a conversation about pitching development with Paul Davis. Davis has spent years in the game and was most recently the Braves director of pitching. He’s also spent time with both the Cardinals and Mariners organizations, and coach... more

Ben and Carlos break open the listener mailbag after talking briefly about MLB’s new tech limitations that are coming to baseball. Today’s listener topics include Dominican Summer League breakout candidates, the comps on 2026 high school shortstop Ty... more

Ben and Carlos complete their divisional prospect breakdown with the AL West. The two analyze each team’s farm system, talk about the strengths and weaknesses, get into some of the top players and more.

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• (0:00) Intro & Prospect Han... 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 158 ratings
  • 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 States2 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
    Argentina6 months ago
  • Pod

    The best minor league baseball podcast period and it’s not really close

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew4868
    United States8 months ago
  • Prospect experts

    A lot of podcasts share information and provide good analysis. The difference is that these guys also have expertise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cutonandmissed
    United States9 months ago
  • Great baseball content

    Ben and Carlos have great industry knowledge from amateur to professional and Major League Baseball. And great chemistry between the two. It’s a pod I impatiently wait for weekly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kucko_b
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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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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#71
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#69
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#123
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#79
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#79
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#113
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 152: Who Are Breakout DSL Candidates & Where Are All The 60 Hit/Power Prospects?
Q: What pitcher and hitter not in the top 100 have the highest ceiling?
Potential candidates for pitchers include Daniel Espino and Alejandro Rosario, both of whom have shown promise but also have injury concerns. For hitters, Joshua Baez and Henry Bolte were highlighted as high-upside prospects.
Episode 152: Who Are Breakout DSL Candidates & Where Are All The 60 Hit/Power Prospects?
Q: There are currently six players projected to have plus hit and power grades among the players ranked in your top 10 list. Does that seem low?
This number doesn't strike the hosts as low, as players with both 60 hit and 60 power grades are rare—there's often a trade-off between raw and game power.
Episode 152: Who Are Breakout DSL Candidates & Where Are All The 60 Hit/Power Prospects?
Q: What comps would you give for California high school shortstop Tyler Spangler?
The hosts express skepticism about common comps like Cal Ripken Jr. and Corey Seeger, instead calling for more unique comparisons, emphasizing the unique skills of Spangler.
Episode 147: Biggest Draft Busts, Thanksgiving Food Grades & More Mailbag Questions
Q: Who are the biggest draft busts you guys can remember?
Carlos mentions Kevin Parada and Austin Martin as personal misses, while Ben highlights Aysel Lacey as one of the bigger industry busts.
Episode 147: Biggest Draft Busts, Thanksgiving Food Grades & More Mailbag Questions
Q: What dishes are you most looking forward to on Thanksgiving?
Ben grades turkey around a 50 because it is the focal point of the plate, even if it's not the most exciting dish. Carlos also proposes many items on the Thanksgiving table should be rated, pointing to stuffing as a standout.

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Focused on delivering in-depth analysis and insider perspectives on various aspects of baseball, this series examines everything from the MLB Draft to player development within the minor leagues. The engaging hosts provide listeners with scout-level insights, discussing trends, standout players, and the nuances of scouting along with intriguing debates around current events in the sport. Unique in its approach, the series combines analytical commentary with a touch of humor, presenting information that appeals to both die-hard baseball fans and casual listeners looking to deepen their understanding of the game.

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