EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 1H
Prospect Talk with Keith Law
from Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Keith Law joins Eno and DVR to discuss his latest Top 100 prospect list -- including the 2026 outlook for No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin, the Tigers' group of near-MLB ready bats, and a few players well positioned to make an immediate impact as rookies this season. Keith's Top 100 Prospects ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985939We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26)Rundown0:40 A Fast Track to Pittsburgh for Konnor Griffin?5:43 What Has Changed Since Griffin Went Ninth Overall in His Draft Class?10:20 Prospect Tiers & Long-Term Outcomes (f/JJ Cooper's Research at Baseball America)14:09 The Rankings & Construction of Keith's Top-100 List18:47 The Tigers' Group of Near Big-League Ready Prospects & Importance of 202623:51 A Loaded Group of Mariners Prospects26:36 Jesús Made's Impressive 2025, Major League ETA30:37 Broader Trends of the Prospects That Get Traded36:13 Why Pitchers Are Slightly Lower Throughout the List45:01 Scouting Heavier for Advanced Command in a World Driven by Stuff?47:49 Proximity: Looking for 2026 Impact Rookies54:00 Is the White Sox's Rebuild Going Reasonably Well?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Keith on Bluesky: @keithlaw.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Keith LawEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What this episode covers
Keith Law joins Eno and DVR to discuss his latest Top 100 prospect list -- including the 2026 outlook for No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin, the Tigers' group of near-MLB ready bats, and a few players well positioned to make an immediate impact as rookies this season. Keith's Top 100 Prospects ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985939We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26)Rundown0:40 A Fast Track to Pittsburgh for Konnor Griffin?5:43 What Has Changed Since Griffin Went Ninth Overall in His Draft Class?10:20 Prospect Tiers & Long-Term Outcomes (f/JJ Cooper's Research at Baseball America)14:09 The Rankings & Construction of Keith's Top-100 List18:47 The Tigers' Group of Near Big-League Ready Prospects & Importance of 202623:51 A Loaded Group of Mariners Prospects26:36 Jesús Made's Impressive 2025, Major League ETA30:37 Broader Trends of the Prospects That Get Traded36:13 Why Pitchers Are Slightly Lower Throughout the List45:01 Scouting Heavier for Advanced Command in a World Driven by Stuff?47:49 Proximity: Looking for 2026 Impact Rookies54:00 Is the White Sox's Rebuild Going Reasonably Well?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Keith on Bluesky: @keithlaw.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Keith LawEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NOW PLAYING
Prospect Talk with Keith Law
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m