About this episode
Austin Yamada and JJ Cooper are taking an in-depth look at a very loaded Mariners farm system in the latest 2025 MLB Prospects Deep Dive. Austin explains how it was hard to line up everyone from No. 2 to No. 9, and why the team's first round pick couldn't crack the Top 10. (00:00) This is a very deep Top 10, here's what put Colt Emerson clearly at the top, and who he could end up comparing to. (10:00) Comparing infielders Cole Young and Michael Arroyo (22:00) Bridging the divide between the Mariners' MLB struggles and success in developing prospects. (27:00) Why Lazaro Montes could be a star, but why it's going to be a difficult path. (31:30) Raving about Ryan Sloan. (34:00) Non Top 10 Prospects to watch. Mariners Top 30 Prospects: https://www.baseballamerica.com/teams/2018-seattle-mariners/prospects/?season=2025&ranking=preseason Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy