The Eyes Have It - A BaseballHQ Prospect Podcast

Chris is joined by Baseball America’s newest contributor and Lead Fantasy Analyst, James Anderson, for a wide‑ranging conversation on some of the most exciting prospects in the game. They break down several notable names—including Braves infielder Tate Southisene, Nationals right‑hander Jarlin Susana, and Red Sox outfielder Justin Gonzales—while touching on many others across the minors. James also discusses his new role at Baseball America, and Chris shares highlights from his recent trip to the ballpark, where he scouted Reds catcher Alfredo Duno and Angels shortstop Arjun Nimmala.

Chris is joined by Dynasty Dugout’s Rhys White for a wide‑ranging conversation that spans scouting, evaluation philosophy, and off‑season preparation. They dig into fresh reports on Mariners prospect Ace Reese and Angels prospect Gavin Grahovac, discuss how they approach evaluating Dominican Summer League prospects, and share the players they’re higher—and lower—on than the rest of the industry.

Chris breaks down his scouting process for evaluating prospects who make their professional debuts during their draft year, outlining what matters—and what doesn’t—in those first looks. He also delivers fresh scouting reports on several newly drafted players, including Twins catcher Vahn Lackey, Athletics outfielder Drew Burress, Reds infielder Justin Lebron, and Braves outfielder Carter Beck.

Chris is joined by Prospects Live Co‑Founder Matt Thompson for a wide‑ranging discussion on several rising prospects. They break down the debut and big‑league potential of Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez, check in on two fast‑moving prospects—Rainiel Rodriguez and Juneiker Caceres—and evaluate the developmental outlook for pitching prospects Ramon Marquez and Dean Livingston.

Chris unveils his Top 5 fantasy prospects in baseball, breaking down why each player earns a spot on the list. He also provides fresh scouting reports on Cubs outfielder Kane Kepley, Pirates infielder Murf Gray, and Marlins outfielder Cam Cannarella. To round out the episode, Chris explores the developmental pathway prospects take—from raw ceiling to fully realized performance—and what separates those who reach their potential from those who fall short.

Chris breaks down several prospects who were moved ahead of the trade deadline, highlighting what their new developmental homes might mean for their futures. He dives into the profiles of newly acquired Tigers outfielder Zyhir Hope and Orioles right‑hander Anthony Eyanson, then spends time on other notable traded prospects such as Jefferson Rojas, Sammy Stafura, and many more.

Chris welcomes Jarrett Seidler of Baseball Prospectus to the show for a wide‑ranging conversation that spans pitch forecasting, breakout performances, and draft analysis. They dig into the developmental trajectories of young arms like Seth Hernandez and Ryan Sloan, examine the remarkable rise of Eric Hartman, and break down several recent draft prospects—including AJ Gracia, Jacob Lombard, Justin Lebron, and Jensen Hirschkorn.

On this episode of the EHI Podcast, Chris breaks down the MLB Draft from multiple angles—starting with behind‑the‑scenes notes from the media section at the event itself. He then dives into evaluations of several newly drafted prospects, including Vahn Lackey, Eric Booth Jr., Jensen Hirschkorn, and many others who stood out during the first wave of post‑draft analysis.

Chris is joined by BaseballHW’s Co‑General Manager Brent Hershey to break down the Futures Game, including a full recap of the batting practice session and standout performances. They also dive into several notable prospects, discussing pitchers Ryan Sloan and Kendrys Chourio as well as hitters Walker Jenkins, Nathan Flewelling, and Rainel Rodriguez.

Chris welcomes Ben Spanier of Baseball Prospectus to the show for a deep dive into prospects from the South Atlantic and Carolina Leagues. They break down several standout performers, including Pirates prized pitching prospect Seth Hernandez, Royals shortstop Josh Hammond, Rays catching prospect Nathan Flewelling, and many others making noise across the lower minors.

Chris welcomes Joe Doyle of Over Slot for the MLB Draft preview episode of the EHI Podcast. The two dig into several key storylines, including who the White Sox might select with the first overall pick, while breaking down a range of draft prospects such as catcher Vahn Lackey, right‑handed pitcher Jackson Flora, outfielder Eric Booth, and more.

Chris tackles a wide range of topics in this solo episode, starting with why we often judge 2025 prep draftees—like Ethan Holliday, Tate Southisene, and Dax Kilby—far too quickly based on tiny professional samples. He then shifts into a creative evaluation segment, imagining potential pitch mixes for several low‑level arms, including Seth Hernandez and Cam Caminiti. To close things out, Chris delivers a full scouting report on rising prep prospect Trevor Condon.

Chris is joined by Zac Beck of Dynasty Dugout and the Prospect Promotion Incentive Podcast to break down a wave of recent prospect promotions. The two discuss several players who’ve taken the next step in their development, including Brewers infielder Cooper Pratt, White Sox shortstop Caleb Bonemer, Diamondbacks shortstop Kayson Cunningham, and many others making moves across the minors.

In this solo edition, Chris breaks down several recently scouted prospects, including an update on Braves prospect Eric Hartman. He then moves through a series of deeper-dive segments: examining what an organization’s draft‑scouting process actually looks like, exploring how to identify true sleeper prospects through evaluation, and reflecting on the players he’s missed on—and what those misses reveal about the craft of scouting.

Chris is joined by Tim Kanek of the Prospect Warehouse Podcast to break down several prospects Tim has seen firsthand, including Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez, Nationals shortstop Eli Willits, Reds slugger Alfredo Duno, and more. Along the way, Chris goes on a tangent about the false player‑development reputations some organizations carry—and why those narratives deserve a closer look.

Chris is joined by former Minnesota Twins scout Jason Pennini, who has been covering the Arizona Complex League throughout the spring. Jason walks through his scouting process while breaking down several emerging prospects, including Giants standouts Luis Hernandez and Josuar Gonzalez and Brewers right‑hander Brailyn Antunez. The two also dive into a group of intriguing young arms, such as Cubs prospect Kaleb Wing, Reds prospect Aaron Watson, and Diamondbacks prospect Dean Livingston.

Chris opens the episode with a look at several Atlanta Braves prospects, including Eric Hartman and John Gil, before welcoming Baseball Prospectus’ Jeffrey Paternostro for a wide‑ranging conversation. Together they dig into what it means to reevaluate the scouting process while breaking down a mix of emerging talent—rookies like Konnor Griffin and Carson Benge, as well as prospects such as Elian Peña and Kade Anderson.

Chris welcomes Jesse Severe of BaseballHQ to the show for a special inflation/deflation episode, breaking down which prospects are trending up—and which are losing steam. They dig into risers like Kaelen Culpepper and Seaver King, as well as players whose stock has cooled, including Max Clark. Chris also shares his thoughts on Ralphy Velazquez and Dixon Williams.

On this week’s episode, Chris is joined by Dynasty Dugout’s Rhys White to break down standout prospects from the California League. The conversation highlights Dodgers shortstop Emil Morales, Padres left-hander Kruz Schoolcraft, and other notable names making noise on the West Coast. They also take an early look ahead to the 2026 draft, discussing UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, who is widely viewed as the likely first overall pick and a future Chicago White Sox.

On this week’s podcast, Chris goes solo and shares some lessons he’s learned about evaluating prospects after attending a Mariners/Twins matchup in person. Then, he dives into his thoughts on several notable prospects, including Pirates phenom Seth Hernandez—who could be the No. 1 prospect in baseball by June—Twins infielder Kaelen Culpepper, and a handful of other names worth tracking. A thoughtful episode packed with firsthand observations and prospect insight.

Chris is joined by BaseballHQ’s Tanner Smith for a wide-ranging prospect conversation, breaking down some of the most intriguing young players in the minors. The duo dives into Mets prospect AJ Ewing, Phillies standout Gage Wood, Brewers infielder Cooper Pratt, and several other names fantasy managers and prospect hounds should have on their radar. From skill sets to developmental paths, this episode is packed with insight for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve.

Early risers, sleeper breakouts, and a future No. 1 pitching prospect debate. Chris opens with recent BaseballHQ.com write-ups before bringing in RotoWire’s James Anderson to break down rising names like Theo Gillen, Taitn Gray, and Ralphy Velazquez—plus a showdown between Seth Hernandez and Kendry Chourio.

On the latest episode of the EHI Podcast, Chris breaks down the top Blue Jays prospects before welcoming RotoBaller Chris Welsh to the show. Welsh shares his in-person scouting takes from Arizona on several top prospects, including Rangers right-hander A.J. Russell, Reds outfielder Steele Hall, Diamondbacks infielder Kayson Cunningham, and more.

Spring Training standouts, breakout buzz, and names you’ll want to remember—Chris introduces a new segment, Count Your Blessings, before welcoming Baseball America’s Geoff Pontes to break down the prospects that caught his eye this spring, including Eli Willits, Gavin Fien, JoJo Parker, and more.

Chris is joined by BaseballHQ Co-GM Brent Hershey for this year’s edition of Thrive or Dive. Chris breaks down several prospects he saw during Spring Training, then he and Brent dive into a discussion of the 2026 rookie class, including Konner Griffin, Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, Justin Crawford, Andrew Painter, and more.

In the final episode of the season, Chris unveils his handpicked Prospect Crush Team—ten players who’ve captured his attention with standout traits and developmental intrigue. He breaks down scouting notes and news on each selection, including Giants outfielder Josuar Gonzalez, Blue Jays infielder Juan Sanchez, and Mets slugger Carson Benge, plus seven more names to watch.

This week on the podcast, Chris welcomes Drew Wheeler—content creator for Prospects Live and host of Path to the Show on Bally Sports—for a deep dive into a wide range of intriguing prospects. The conversation highlights standout names like Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones, White Sox infielder Billy Carlson, Brewers slugger Andrew Fischer, and Cardinals lefty Liam Doyle, with plenty more discussed along the way.

On this week’s episode, Chris is joined by Baseball Prospectus Lead Prospect Writer Jeffrey Paternostro for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on the Mets’ trio of rookie pitching prospects, the behind-the-scenes process of canvassing for prospect list season, and standout performers from the Dominican Summer League—including Giants outfielder Josuar Gonzalez and Mets shortstop Elian Peña. They also dive into some of the biggest prospect surprises of 2025, offering sharp insights and scouting perspective throughout.

In this solo episode, Chris revisits his earlier scouting reports on Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong, who made his MLB debut last week. He breaks down where his evaluation missed the mark and what Tong’s performance reveals about the challenges of projecting young pitchers, not just Tong. Chris also explores the current landscape of pitching scouting and offers a preview of upcoming coverage at BaseballHQ. 

Chris is joined by RotoWire’s Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson to break down his freshly updated Top 400 Dynasty Prospect rankings. They dive into standout risers and key trends. The conversation then shifts to emerging talent from the Florida Complex League, spotlighting Pirates outfielder Edward Florentino, Orioles flamethrower Esteban Mejia, and Cardinals catching phenom Rainiel Rodriguez—three names making noise early in their pro careers.

On this week’s EHI Podcast, Chris is joined by FantasyPros analyst The Welsh to break down standout Complex and Bridge League prospects from Arizona. They spotlight Dodgers’ Ching-Hsein Ko, Reds’ Tyson Lewis, Rockies’ Ethan Holliday, D-backs’ Kayson Cunningham, and more rising talent making waves in the desert.

Chris is joined by Dynasty Dugout’s Chris Clegg for a deep dive into standout talent across the Carolina League. The duo discusses recently promoted Brewers prospects Jesus Made and Luis Peña, and offers evaluations on Royals right-hander Kendry Chourio, Rays outfielder Theo Gillen, and Braves lefty Cam Caminiti. The episode also explores each player's trajectory and value as fantasy baseball prospects.

Chris is joined by Baseball America's Geoff Pontes to break down several notable prospects traded last week. The episode features detailed evaluations of Athletics shortstop Leo De Vries, Twins catcher Eduardo Tait, Pirates infielder Sammy Stafura, and Guardians right-hander Khal Stephen—plus insight into how each fits into their new organizations. 

Chris is joined by former Eyes Have It co-host Brent Hershey for an in-depth look at the recently completed MLB Draft. The duo highlights several team hauls—including the Angels and Nationals—and Chris shares scouting insights on Orioles prospect Slater De Brun and Braves prospect Briggs McKenzie. The episode wraps with the release of Chris’s First-Year Player Draft Rankings.  

On this special edition of The Eyes Have It podcast, Chris delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the MLB Futures Game—from first pitch to final out—including in-depth analysis on Mets prospect Jonah Tong and Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula. He also shares highlights from the High School Home Run Derby, Futures Game batting practice, and adds scouting notes on a few standouts seen earlier in the week.

Chris sits down with Nathan Graham—Heat Check Podcast host and Baseball Prospectus prospect writer—for an insightful tour through the Midwest Leagues. The conversation covers standout performers like Tigers prospects Kevin McGonigle and Max Clark, Dodgers talents Josue De Paula and Zyhir Hope, and Padres top prospect Leo De Vries. It’s a deep cut for prospect hounds hungry for developmental trends and rising names.

Chris welcomes Joe Doyle, host of the Over Slot Podcast and Senior Analyst with Future Stars Series, for a jam-packed draft preview. From power arms like Seth Hernandez and Liam Doyle to high-upside bats like Wehiwa Aloy and Gavin Fien, Joe breaks down a wide slate of 2025 draft prospects. The duo also chats about this year’s draft strengths, trends to watch, and rounds things out with some Mock Draft fun.

On this solo episode, Chris dives deep into some draft prospects, analyzing standout prospects like LSU’s Kade Anderson, Tennessee’s Liam Doyle, and Arkansas’s Wehiwa Aloy. In the second half, he shifts focus to the Milwaukee Brewers farm system, spotlighting scouting reports on Jesus Made and Luis Pena. It’s a sharp, scout’s-eye breakdown from start to finish.

Chris is joined by BaseballHQ's Tanner Smith for a deep dive into the scouting and analytics behind some of baseball’s most intriguing prospects, including Pirates outfielder Konnor Griffin, Phillies speedster Justin Crawford, and Cubs catcher Moises Ballesteros. Tanner also shares insights from his time as an R&D associate with the Detroit Tigers, offering a behind-the-scenes look at player evaluation at the pro level.

Chris is joined by Prospects Live’s Rhys White for a deep dive into the world of scouting and player development. Rhys shares insights from his recent in-person looks at Dodgers prospects Eduardo Quintero and Mike Sirota. The duo also breaks down their favorite pitching prospects and tackles a big question: why do some organizations like the Dodgers consistently develop talent, while others—like the Angels—struggle to keep up?

Chris welcomes Baseball Prospectus' Jarrett Seidler for an in-depth, supersized episode covering a wide range of topics. They discuss the challenges of evaluating pitchers in today's prospect landscape, the persistent struggles teams face in player development, and the reasons both gravitated toward Dodgers prospect Zyrir Hope last season in their rankings —plus much more.

With college conference Tournaments getting underway this week, Chris brings on Just Sports Amateur Scouting Director Tyler Jennings to talk about several draft eligible prospects, including likely Top 15 picks Kade Anderson (LHP, LSU) and Kyson Witherspoon (RHP, Oklahoma) and likely first round pick Josh Hammond (3B/RHP, NC HS).

Chris tackles a solo edition of the podcast after getting live scouting looks at several Reds and Red Sox prospects (and one Braves prospect), including Reds pitching prospect pitcher Chase Burns, Braves pitching prospect JR Ritchie and Red Sox middle infield prospect Franklin Arias, among others. 

Chris is joined on this week's episode of the podcast by Prospects Live Co-Founder and writer Matt Thompson to discuss a slew of prospects across the minor leagues, including Athletics prospect Gage Jump, Brewers prospects Luis Pena and Braylon Payne, and other noteworthy prospects.

Chris is joined by BaseballHQ Minors writer and Dynasty Sports Life Podcast Host Jesse Severe to discuss several top dynasty prospects, including Jett Williams, Zyhir Hope, Bryce Rainer, Konnor Griffin, and others. 

Chris is joined by Fantasy Aceball Podcast host Tim Kanak to discuss several top prospects he's seen in Florida this spring, including Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter, Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt, Marlins top prospect Thomas White, and several other big time live looks. 

After his first week back at the field, Chris is solo for this episode, which includes a Rookie Roundup segment on Kameron Misner and live looks at several top prospects, including Braden Montgomery, Grant Taylor, Weybyn Francisca, and Sal Stewart.

On a solo episode of the EHI podcast, Chris discussed evaluator bias, throws some water on Jacob Wilson's hot start, evaluates Chase Dollander's MLB debut, and checks in on Bubba Chandler's first start of the season.

Chris is joined by Eric Longenhagen, Lead Prospect Analyst at FanGraphs, for a marathon discussion about prospects Eric scouted in Arizona this Spring, including prospects Zyhir Hope, Jesus Made, Chase Burns and many more names who are unknown now but will be well known by season's end.

Will your favorite rookie Thrive or Dive? Chris is joined on this episode of the Eyes Have it Podcast by BaseballHQ's Brent Hershey to discuss rookies and their 2025 BaseballHQ projections for 5 x 5 Redraft formats. Rookies discussed include Dylan Crews, Jasson Dominguez, Matt Shaw, Roki Sasaki, and many more.