Episode 138: Konnor Griffin, Rebuilding Teams & The ABS Challenge System

Ben and Carlos talk about Konnor Griffin’s Minor League Player of the Year season. The two then think through how long it will take for the Pirates to become competitive, and wonder which last place team in the league is best-positioned for future success. The two talk about the upcoming draft lottery and its implications and also discuss the automated ball-strike challenge system that is heading to MLB in 2026. Ben also tackles a listener question about the state of the Rays international scouting operation. — Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (5:00) Konnor Griffin PotY (10:25) State of the Pirates (20:30) Last place teams (40:30) Draft lottery odds (50:00) Which team would Roch Cholowsky impact the most (1:04:15) ABS challenge system (1:29:20) Rays international scouting question Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com. Ben's Twitter: @BenBadler Carlos's Newsletter: Fringe Average Baseball America Website Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/future-projection-a-baseball-america-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy