Baseball Prospect Journal Podcast

Dan Zielinski of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sits down with Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect Dylan Questad. The Twins drafted Questad in the fifth round of the 2023 MLB draft. He was the first Wisconsin prep pitcher selected in the first five rounds of the draft in nearly 20 years. What was the draft process like for Questad? What were his expectations going into the draft? What has he worked on this offseason? What are his expectations for his first full year of pro ball? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanZielinski3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBPJournal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠ sits down with BPJ College Baseball Contributor Logan Quinton to discuss Tennessee, the Southeastern Conference and some teams to watch for the College World Series. Is Tennessee a legitimate national title contender? Who are the top teams in the SEC? The answer might surprise you. What are some under-the-radar teams that could make the College World Series? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠@DanZielinski3⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠@TheBPJournal⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sits down with San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Walker Martin. The Giants drafted Martin in the second round of the 2023 MLB draft and signed him to an overslot deal. What was the draft process like for Martin? What were his expectations going into the draft? What has he worked on this offseason? What are his expectations for his first full year of pro ball? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanZielinski3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBPJournal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sits down with Milwaukee Brewers prospect Mike Boeve. The Brewers drafted Boeve in the second round of the 2023 MLB draft out of the University of Nebraska Omaha. Boeve played in 28 games after signing his professional contract. What was that transition like? What led to Boeve showing more power in pro ball than at Omaha? What was the transition like to second base? How has starting a pro career motivated him? What are his goals for this season? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanZielinski3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBPJournal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ breaks down the Brewers trade of ace right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes to the Orioles. Did the Brewers get a quality return for Burnes? What is the key piece in this trade? What does this mean of the Brewers playoff hopes? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanZielinski3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBPJournal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ sits down with Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt. The Brewers drafted Pratt in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB draft and signed him to an overslot deal. What was the draft process like for Pratt? Did he expect to bypass his Ole Miss commitment for pro ball? What has he worked on this offseason? What are his expectations for his first full year of pro ball? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanZielinski3⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBPJournal⁠⁠⁠⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠ sits down with Houston Astros right-handed pitcher AJ Blubaugh. The righty pitcher reached Class AA in his first full season of pro ball and is a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. What has been key to Blubaugh's quick rise as a prospect after being a seventh-round draft pick in 2022? What did he work on in preparation for the upcoming season? What are his goals for this season? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠⁠⁠@DanZielinski3⁠⁠⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠⁠⁠@TheBPJournal⁠⁠⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠ sits down with Mississippi prep two-way player Konnor Griffin of Jackson Prep. Griffin is the top player in the 2024 prep class and is in the mix to go first overall in this year's draft. They dive into Griffin's skill set as a five-tool player. What motivates Griffin to play the game? Where does he hope to see growth this spring? What led to him committing to LSU? Why is it important for him to give back in the community? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠⁠@DanZielinski3⁠⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠⁠@TheBPJournal⁠⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠ and Collin Kannenberg of StatsSwipe.com sit down to discuss the Milwaukee Brewers and all the top stories from the offseason. Are the Brewers contending, rebuilding or stuck in the middle? Will the Brewers deal Corbin Burnes? Shohei Ohtani signed a record-breaking deal. Is he worth it? What can we expect the rest of the offseason? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠@DanZielinski3⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠@TheBPJournal⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠ sits down with Wisconsin prep two-way player Carter Kutz of Hartford Union High School. Carter is the top player in the 2025 class in Wisconsin and recently verbally committed to Nebraska. They dive into Carter's skill set as a two-way player. What led Carter to commit to Nebraska over other opportunities? What is he working on in preparation for his junior year of high school? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠@DanZielinski3⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠@TheBPJournal⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠ breaks down the shocking news of Craig Counsell leaving the Brewers for the Cubs' manager position. Why did Counsell take the job? Should Brewers fans be upset at Counsell? How much blame does Brewers owner Mark Attanasio deserve? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠⁠@DanZielinski3⁠⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠⁠@TheBPJournal⁠⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠ recaps the Brewers 2023 MLB draft. How does he view the Brewers' new draft strategy? What picks will define the draft class? What surprises did the Brewers make? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠@DanZielinski3⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠@TheBPJournal⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of ⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠ recaps the 2023 MLB draft. Did the Pirates make the right move going with Paul Skenes first overall? Was it wise for the Brewers to change their draft philosophy? Will the prep shortstops they selected be signable? Can they afford to sign any of their day 3 picks? Follow Dan Zielinski (⁠@DanZielinski3⁠) and Baseball Prospect Journal (⁠@TheBPJournal⁠) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Logan Quinton, host of The 920 Podcast and Baseball Prospect Journal college writer, preview the 2023 MLB draft. Who is the top player in the draft? Will the Pirates go underslot with the first overall pick? How do we envision the top five picks playing out? What players are underrated? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Florida Atlantic first baseman/outfielder Nolan Schanuel. Did anything surprise Nolan about his highly-productive junior season? How has he handled the draft attention, especially as he's moved up draft boards this spring? Where does he envision playing defensively in pro ball? What motivates him to play the game? Nolan grew up right near FAU's campus. What was it like to watch the men's basketball team make the Final Four this year? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Prep Baseball Report Wisconsin Scouting Director and Bally Sports Analyst Vinny Rottino. What has led to the rise in Wisconsin baseball talent? We breakdown the top high school baseball players in Wisconsin. Vinny has high praise for Waterford right-handed pitcher Dylan Questad, the state's top prospect. They also discuss Cal Fisher, JD Dix and Carter Kutz and what makes them talented position players. They also discuss the Brewers. Have the Brewers hit rock bottom? Why has Christian Yelich not performed close to his MVP season? What would define a successful season for the Brewers? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com breaks down his second MLB draft mock draft of the year. Who should the Pirates select first overall? Is LSU outfielder Dylan Crews the clear-cut top player in this year's draft? What players are moving up? Will the Brewers stick with their strategy of drafting college up-the-middle players? How should the Mariners handle their first three picks in the top 30? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with BPJ College Baseball Contributor Logan Quinton to discuss the Southeastern Conference season and teams to watch heading into postseason play. Is Tennessee a legitimate national title contender? Who are the top teams in the conference? Is LSU still the best team in the conference? Is parity good for the sport? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Duke junior left-handed pitcher Luke Fox. Fox is a Waukesha, Wisconsin, native and a potential pick in July's MLB draft. They discuss Fox's recovery from Tommy John surgery, development at Duke and his skill set on the mound. Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with former Milwaukee Brewers prospect Corey Ray. The Brewers selected Ray fifth overall in the 2016 MLB draft. They discuss Ray's professional career and why it didn't meet outside expectations, as he played just one game at the MLB level. Ray is now the bench coach for the Chicago Cubs Class A Myrtle Beach team. How does he look back on his playing career? Is his playing career over? Why did he go into coaching? What is his dream coaching job? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com and Collin Kannenberg of StatsSwipe.com sit down to discuss the Milwaukee Brewers and National League Central after the first month of the season. What are our thoughts on the new rule changes? What areas do the Brewers need to address to win the division? Are the Brewers or Pirates more legit? Who will win the NL Central - the answer may surprise you? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Michigan freshman RHP/3B Mitch Voit. Voit was the 2022 Wisconsin baseball Gatorade Player of the Year. They discuss Voit's transition to the college baseball game. How did playing high school baseball at Whitefish Bay (Wis.) High School with five Division I commits help his development? How has Voit grown as a two-way player? Where does Voit hope to see growth? What are Voit's plans for the summer? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with former MLB pitcher and current financial advisor Jacob Turner, a co-founder at JL Strategic Wealth. We discuss how Jacob's career as a first-round pick and MLB pitcher have shaped his post-playing career. How should a draft prospect assemble his team around him? How do you select the right people with your best interest in mind? Should a player sign a pro contract out of high school? What should a player look for in a financial advisor? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com gives his thoughts on the Brewers hot start, including the young players performing well to start the season. Is the early-season success of Brice Turang, Garrett Mitchell and Joey Wiemer surprising? What should the Brewers do with a struggling Christian Yelich? Who are some prospects to watch for the Brewers? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com gives his initial thoughts on the MLB rule changes and the Brewers' series victory over the Cubs to start the season. Are the changes working? What benefit have the changes provided baseball? What other changes does MLB need to make? Can the Brewers maintain their strong offensive start? What has led to their success in the first week? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com breaks down his first MLB draft mock draft of the year, highlighting the top players and names to watch moving forward. Is Dylan Crews the clear-cut top prospect? Where do the top prep players fit at the top of the draft? Will the Brewers sway away from their draft philosophy of targeting up-the-middle college performers? Who are three names that will move up draft boards this spring? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with MLB Pipeline senior writer Jim Callis to discuss this year's MLB draft class and the Milwaukee Brewers farm system. Is Dylan Crews the clear-cut top player in this year's draft? Who is the top pitcher: Chase Dollander or Paul Skenes? What can top prep players Max Clark and Walker Jenkins do to solidify themselves as the best player in this year's draft? Who are some underrated players Jim expects to move up draft boards? What Brewers prospect is one of Jim's favorites in all the minor leagues? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Tennessee Volunteers writer Logan Quinton to discuss the Volunteers heading into Southeastern Conference play and the team's top MLB draft prospects. What would define a successful season for the Volunteers? What has led to Tennessee's ability to pump out high-end pitchers year after year? What impact does highly-regarded draft prospect and shortstop Maui Ahuna give the lineup? Dan and Logan also break down potential 2023 No. 1 overall pick RHP Chase Dollander and potential 2024 No. 1 overall pick RHP Chase Burns. Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with IMG Academy left-handed pitcher Cameron Johnson to discuss his skill set, strong start to his senior season, commitment to LSU and status as a potential first-round pick in July's MLB draft. Why did Johnson attend IMG Academy for his senior year? How has he made strides in his development this spring? Where does Johnson rank in the prep pitching class for this year's draft? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Reviewing the Brew's David Gasper to discuss the Brewers' offseason, farm system and expectations for this season. David and Dan discuss the Brewers' handling of Corbin Burnes' contract and his future with the organization. They also highlight some underrated prospects in the system and prospects who could provide an impact at the major-league level this season. They wrap up the discussion by making predictions for the Brewers this season. Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Tyler Black to discuss his first full season of pro baseball, including dealing with two injuries. Tyler also gives his thoughts on Brewers top prospect Jackson Chourio, seeing time in the outfield and his expectations for this season. Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Milwaukee Panthers baseball head coach Scott Doffek to preview the upcoming college baseball season and some players to watch. Dan and Scott also discuss the rise of high school baseball talent in Wisconsin and Franklin Field's impact on the Panthers. Dan follows up the conversation by discussing some Panthers to watch for the MLB draft. He also gives his thoughts and predictions for the college baseball season. Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.

Dan Zielinski of BaseballProspectJournal.com sits down with Brewers 2022 first-round pick and shortstop prospect Eric Brown Jr. During the conversation, Eric discusses the MLB draft process, setup at the plate, pro debut, expectations for this season and what he brings to the organization. Dan follows up the conversation by discussing where Eric ranks in the Brewers farm system. Is Eric better than former first-round pick and shortstop prospect Brice Turang? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on Twitter. Podcast music courtesy of BenSound.com.