Effectively Wild Episode 1922: Fall Classic, Fall Ball

Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, and FanGraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen banter about Ben’s latest ex-player Facebook friend recommendations and an MLB bourbon sponsorship, discuss (9:27) David Stearns stepping down from the Brewers’ top job, Adam Wainwright returning to the Cardinals, and Aaron Boone remaining the manager of the Yankees, and then (26:53) preview a few important factors to watch in the World Series, followed by a question (45:14) about Aaron Judge and scouting tall players, an explanation of how the Astros built and have maintained their player-development advantage (53:34), Eric’s insights (1:02:49) into impressive prospects in the Arizona Fall League (such as Rockies speeder Zac Veen), thoughts on Oswald Peraza, Anthony Volpe, and the Yankees’ infield of the future (1:25:50), and a preview (1:29:28) of what to watch in international and winter ball (including the top MLB prospects in NPB and the KBO), plus addenda (1:35:11) and a Past Blast from 1922. Audio intro: The Fratellis, “Boy Scout to the End” Audio outro: Ray Davies, “After the Fall” Link to Evan Williams contest Link to Jim Beam ad Link to sponsorship growth story Link to MLBTR on Stearns Link to Wainwright signing news Link to Baumann on Wainwright Link to news about Boone Link to news about Boone and Cashman Link to Jeter video Link to Michael Kay’s Lincoln comp Link to info on Kay’s diet Link to older post on Kay’s diet Link to Ben on player height increase Link to MLB.com on team makeup Link to Ben Clemens WS preview Link to FG post on Astros lefties Link to FG post on pitching to Harper Link to Silver Slugger finalists Link to AFL stats Link to AFL prospects on The Board Link to Veen play Link to Russell on winter ball Link to Ben on Murakami Link to info on LIDOM on MLB.TV Link to EW emails database Link to research about alternate titles Link to 1922 story source Link to SABR on the Supreme Court Link to SABR on the MLBPA Link to update on antitrust case Link to tweet about minor league CBA Link to Jacob Pomrenke’s website Link to Jacob Pomrenke on Twitter  Sponsor Us on Patreon Subscribe to Stathead (Code: WILD20)  Facebook Group  Twitter Account  EW Subreddit  Effectively Wild Wiki  iTunes Feed (Please rate and review us!)  Get Our Merch!  Email Us: [email protected] var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source