The Backfields: Examining the Value of a Top Prospect

Jake and Adam finally move on from the Anatomy series in Episode 4. The duo sits down to discuss the value of a Top 5 hitting prospect with Adam leading the way by looking at draft pedigree, overall trends, and various offensive metrics. If you're curious about the takeaway for fantasy baseball, give it a listen!Born over a beer while watching a minor league baseball game, The Backfields is a weekly podcast dedicated to the intricacies of prospecting in a data-driven world. Hosts Adam Kiel and Jake Kerns are both attorneys with experience in legal research, but it’s their shared curiosity in historical studies and abstract topics that will provide a unique take on baseball scouting. Each edition will be dedicated to a singular topic with underlying themes related to fantasy baseball and prospect scouting as a whole