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Prospect Podcast: Low-Risk And High-Risk Top 100 Hitting Prospects

20 Aug 2025

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On this week's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, JJ Cooper and Mark Chiarelli take a look at some Top 100 hitting prospects who are extremely low risk, and some who have a flaw that could trip them up. And Mark takes a look at what's going on with Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler. Plus Prospect Soapboxes.(00:00) When we talk about risk with hitting prospects, what are we looking at? How Has It Changed?(04:00) Why Tigers SS Kevin McGonigle checks so many boxes as a prospect(16:25) Cardinals SS JJ Wetherholt has very few risk factors(18:00) Royals C Carter Jensen does a lot of things very well as a hitter(21:35) Tigers CF Max Clark has bat control, makes good swing decisions and hits the ball hard.(30:00) What makes a hitter a very risky prospect to develop?(37:00) Spencer Jones and Tony Blanco are examples of massive power with contact concerns(41:15) Jordan Lawlar is risky in a different way(44:00) New Minnesota Twin Eduardo Tait has one concerning flaw (47:20) What's going on with Pirates RHP Bubba Chandler? How has his prospect status changed?(55:00) Geoff's Prospect Soapbox: Cardinals OF Joshua Baez(59:50) JJ's Prospect Soapbox: Marlins OF Luis Cova(1:01:55) Mark's Prospect Soapbox: A's SS Edgar MonteroRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/foul! #rulapodOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/ba2022Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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