About this episode
Keith Law joins Eno and DVR to discuss his latest Top 100 prospect list -- including the 2026 outlook for No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin, the Tigers' group of near-MLB ready bats, and a few players well positioned to make an immediate impact as rookies this season. Keith's Top 100 Prospects ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985939We 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)Rundown0:40 A Fast Track to Pittsburgh for Konnor Griffin?5:43 What Has Changed Since Griffin Went Ninth Overall in His Draft Class?10:20 Prospect Tiers & Long-Term Outcomes (f/JJ Cooper's Research at Baseball America)14:09 The Rankings & Construction of Keith's Top-100 List18:47 The Tigers' Group of Near Big-League Ready Prospects & Importance of 202623:51 A Loaded Group of Mariners Prospects26:36 Jesús Made's Impressive 2025, Major League ETA30:37 Broader Trends of the Prospects That Get Traded36:13 Why Pitchers Are Slightly Lower Throughout the List45:01 Scouting Heavier for Advanced Command in a World Driven by Stuff?47:49 Proximity: Looking for 2026 Impact Rookies54:00 Is the White Sox's Rebuild Going Reasonably Well?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Keith on Bluesky: @keithlaw.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Keith LawEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
