2026 First Base Preview

2026 First Base Preview

1:29:05 Jan 22, 2026
About this episode
Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at first base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26)Rundown1:14 ADP Tier 1 -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nick Kurtz & Pete Alonso16:56 ADP Tier 2 -- Bryce Harper, Matt Olson, Rafael Devers, Josh Naylor & Freddie Freeman32:41 ADP Tier 3 -- Vinnie Pasquantino, Tyler Soderstrom, Michael Busch, Yandy Díaz50:29 Tier 4 -- Alec Burleson, Willson Contreras, Christian Walker, Jonathan Aranda & Spencer Torkelson1:05:38 ADP Tier 5 -- Sal Stewart, Kyle Manzardo, Spencer Steer, Ryan O'Hearn, Luis Arraez, Jake Burger & Andrew Vaughn1:19:41 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Deeper League Options, Prospects & Sleepers (Nolan Schanuel, Josh Bell, Spencer Horwitz, Tristan Casas, Coby Mayo & Ryan Mountcastle). Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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