About this episode
Eno and DVR continue their position preview series with UT/Utility players -- where a potential choice with the first overall pick awaits thanks to Shohei Ohtani. In addition to a trio of early-round sluggers to consider, there are late-round considerations that could emerge to qualify at new positions in-season. Plus, we take a look at a few very late outfielders (beyond Pick 300) to consider. Rundown 2:08 Are You Taking Shohei Ohtani First Overall Despite Shoulder Surgery? 11:19 Choosing Marcell Ozuna v. Brent Rooker v. Kyle Schwarber 21:33 Giancarlo Stanton & Joc Pederson 26:32 Late UT-only Players, Paths to Add In-Season Eligibility 34:12 Eloy Jiménez's Opportunity in Tampa Bay 45:46 Outfielders We Like Beyond Pick 300 Overall 56:54 Some Surprisingly Great Comps for Late Outfielder 1:10:09 Optimism About Jordan Beck? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for UT players: https://forms.gle/S12DHuB1WjcPPW8G9 Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.