Prospect Talk with Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs
Eno and DVR are joined by Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs to discuss a thinning of the minor league cupboard in recent years, minor league data that is moving the needle, a few rapidly rising prospects -- Zyhir Hope and Jesus Made -- and some of Eric's favorite 'Picks to Click' on future Top-100 lists.
Rundown
3:19 What Has Left the Minor League Cupboard Thinner Than Usual?
8:41 What Newly Available Minor League Data Moves the Needle?
16:04 Things That Are Innate v. Things That Are Learned
22:30 Eric's Cautious Assessment of Zyhir Hope
31:46 Jesus Made's Helium After an Impressive DSL Debut
37:48 Eric's Picks to Click: Looking for Future Top-100 Prospects
45:31 Is the White Sox's Rebuilding Effort on Track?
54:20 Making Sense of the Pirates' Hitting Development
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Eric Longenhagen
Producer: Brian Smith
Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper
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