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EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 54 MIN

Draft Podcast: Reflecting On The 2017 Draft

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JJ and Carlos take a look back at the 2017 draft. Who picked well? Who picked poorly? Which players did we miss on and what can we learn about the draft with nearly 10 full years of hindsight? —Time stamps: (0:00) Why Start With 2017? (3:00) Our perception of the class at the time (10:40) The two-way lesson with Brendan McKay (17:20) What we learned with Austin Beck (23:50) You can’t force ideal demographics (32:00) Why the D-backs are the winners of this draft (35:00) Other notable late-draft success stories (40:30) The Astros excellent late-round finds —FABLETICSShop now atFabletics.com/Foul and get 70 to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/BA2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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