About this episode
Our first Top 100 Prospect video could only get through the Top 10 Prospects in 45 minutes. So we're back for Part II, and now, we're focused on everything other than the Top 10. Geoff Pontes, Carlos Collazo and JJ Cooper all pick multiple prospects they expect to break out in 2025, as well as looking at some prospects who got mixed reviews when we received feedback from industry sources. And they end with a look at some non-Top 100 Prospects who could rise into the rankings. BA subscribers can see the full list here: https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2025-top-100-prospects/ (00:00) Carlos Collazo's pick to pop is a Rangers shortstop (04:00) Geoff Pontes' breakout pick is a Brewers' teenager (08:00) JJ Cooper picks another Brewers' shortstop plus a Dodgers' slugger (11:00) Back to Geoff, who this time highlights an Astros third baseman (14:00) Carlos turns the spotlight to an A's first baseman (15:30) JJ's next pick to click is a Twins infielder (19:00) Looking at prospects outside the top 50, Geoff likes a Tigers' catcher (20:30) And Carlos is focused on a Braves catcher (23:00) JJ loves the best defensive first baseman in the minors, who can also hit (29:00) Switching to polarizing prospects, Carlos lays out the case for a Pirates pitcher (30:00) And Carlos also talks about a Royals slugger (31:00) Geoff wonders which Nationals prospect ends up as the better pitcher (33:00) JJ cheats briefly on the category by spotlighting a Yankees shortstop added to the Top 100 by near-unanimous positive feedback. (34:00) And then JJ returns to polarizing prospects with a Phillies outfielder (38:00) Why we ask you to read the scouting reports (41:00) Geoff's pick to click who isn't currently a Top 100 Prospect (43:00) Carlos' off-the-100 pick is a Reds first baseman (46:00) JJ finishes by talking about a pair of Rays prospects who could climb onto the Top 100. 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