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Prospects1500 Futures Focus

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Thanks for checking out Futures Focus, the Prospects1500 Podcast. We'll be speaking with several of our minor league correspondents, interviewing special guests from the minor league baseball community, and in season running through our Prospects of the Week. All this and more!
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Futures Focus - Episode 105: Overall Top 100 Prospects and Spring Breakout Rosters

Prospects1500 Futures FocusMar 11, 2024

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Futures Focus - Episode 105: Overall Top 100 Prospects and Spring Breakout Rosters

Futures Focus - Episode 105: Overall Top 100 Prospects and Spring Breakout Rosters

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (GQ__82) breakdown the inaugural Spring Breakout rosters and tell you which games to tune in to for the showcase games. Then, the hosts breakdown Prospects1500's overall Top 100 prospects from the Top 190 list published recently on the site. Don't miss this episode!

Mar 11, 202458:18
Futures Focus - Episode 104: NL East Top 50 Prospects for 2024

Futures Focus - Episode 104: NL East Top 50 Prospects for 2024

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) welcome in Michael Kelley (@MKelley_ND) to discuss the top 50 prospects in the NL East. With future stars all around, this division has a lot of intrigue. Listen in and let us know what you think about the analysis, and which, if any players, we might have missed talking about who should be on prospects lovers' radar.

Mar 07, 202401:31:42
Futures Focus - Episode 103: AL East Top 50s Part 2 and FYPD Discussion

Futures Focus - Episode 103: AL East Top 50s Part 2 and FYPD Discussion

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) continue their discussion about the top prospects in the AL East. They round out this division breaking down the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays Top 50 prospects. In the second part of the show, the two recap the recent Prospects1500 "Beat the Staff" dynasty league's First Year Player Draft (FYPD). Check it out!

Feb 28, 202401:20:29
Futures Focus - Episode 102: AL East Top 50 Prospects for 2024 - Part 1

Futures Focus - Episode 102: AL East Top 50 Prospects for 2024 - Part 1

Our Prospects1500 series of Top 50 prospects lists continues. Hosts Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) welcome Adam Greene (@aj_greene1015) to discuss some of the top AL East prospects. In Part 1 the trio covers the Baltimore Orioles, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox.


Feb 12, 202401:25:07
Futures Focus - Episode 101: NL West Top 50 Prospects for 2024

Futures Focus - Episode 101: NL West Top 50 Prospects for 2024

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) return for our 6th season of Futures Focus! The Prospects1500 podcast duo get right back into the action with the top prospects from the NL West, discussing the site's Top 50 prospects for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants.

Baseball is right around the corner so make sure you are in the know for all the updates with the new 2024 Top 50 lists on www.prospects1500.com. Enjoy the episode!

Feb 07, 202401:24:09
Futures Focus - Episode 100 - 100th Episode Celebration with Grant Paulsen and Scott Greene

Futures Focus - Episode 100 - 100th Episode Celebration with Grant Paulsen and Scott Greene

We did it! 100 episodes! Join Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez), Nate Eckert (@GQ__82), and Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame) in addition to special guest Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) as we celebrate Futures Focus and our 100th episode. Be sure to listen all the way through for details on how to enter in our special giveaway - exclusive to listeners of this episode.

Thank you to all that have listened and supported the podcast, and here's to another 100!

Oct 14, 202301:21:13
Futures Focus - Episode 99: Prospects On the Move at the Trade Deadline

Futures Focus - Episode 99: Prospects On the Move at the Trade Deadline

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) are back to cover every 2023 trade deadline deal involving prospects. The two also decide who won the trade and what the future holds for the prospects on the move. Enjoy!

Aug 08, 202301:17:56
Futures Focus - Episode 98: MLB Draft Recap/Review with Shaun Kernahan

Futures Focus - Episode 98: MLB Draft Recap/Review with Shaun Kernahan

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) is back! Joined by Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) and special draft guru Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan), this is the definitive episode about the 2023 MLB Draft. The three discuss where the top draft picks fall on top prospects lists and talk about which players to watch out for that could explode with their debut. Enjoy!

Jul 21, 202301:14:20
Futures Focus - Episode 97: Futures Game Discussion with Michael Kelley

Futures Focus - Episode 97: Futures Game Discussion with Michael Kelley

Futures Focus is back! This week we discuss the MLB Futures Game rosters and a couple of weeks worth of news and notes.


Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) and special guest, Michael Kelly (@MKelley_ND) tackle an extended version of the show’s “News and Notes” prior to showcasing the 2023 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game! As Michael will be on the field for BP in Seattle this year, the two discuss the stars they’re most excited to see - and, a few players they’d rather see, in person, at this year’s iteration of the biggest prospect showcase in the business. Enjoy!

Jul 06, 202301:25:56
Futures Focus - Episode 96: May Prospects of the Month

Futures Focus - Episode 96: May Prospects of the Month

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) unveil their choices for prospects of the month for May. The two discuss standouts from all Minor League Baseball levels, while also giving some honorable mentions.


We're on the road to Futures Focus episode #100, which is just around the corner. Stay tuned for some special announcements in the coming weeks.

Jun 04, 202359:51
Futures Focus - Episode 95: Ranking This Year's Pop-Up Prospects

Futures Focus - Episode 95: Ranking This Year's Pop-Up Prospects

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) discuss prospects that have busted out this year and where they may fit on rankings (including our upcoming Prospects1500 midseason team Top 50s) and in your dynasty leagues.


The two also review who is hot right now in the minors, as well as some news and notes!

May 29, 202301:23:05
Futures Focus - Episode 94: Finding Value in the Post-Hype Sleeper and Prospect Fatigue

Futures Focus - Episode 94: Finding Value in the Post-Hype Sleeper and Prospect Fatigue

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) examine some exciting post-hype prospects and try to find value when dealing with the concept of prospect fatigue. Some of the names the Futures Focus duo discuss this week include:


Nolan Jones

Marco Luciano

Jared Jones

Jackson Rutledge

Noelvi Marte

Orelvis Martinez

and more!

May 21, 202301:06:56
Futures Focus - Episode 93: Ranking the Next Call Ups

Futures Focus - Episode 93: Ranking the Next Call Ups

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) try to predict which prospects will get the call to the major leagues next. The duo draft a team of nine players whom they believe will put up the best performance in MLB in 2023. Some of the players discussed include:


Colton Cowser

Kyle Manzardo

Elly De La Cruz

Gavin Williams

Christian Encarnacion-Strand

Ronny Mauricio


and more!


Don't miss this unique episode of #FuturesFocus!

May 16, 202301:06:43
Futures Focus - Episode 92: April Prospects of the Month

Futures Focus - Episode 92: April Prospects of the Month

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (GQ__82) hand out their prospects of the month for all levels in the minor leagues. They also analyze the value and discuss some recent performances of highly touted pitching prospects that made their debuts.

May 08, 202301:14:17
Futures Focus - Episode 91: Updating the Top Prospect List, Best/Worst Dynasty Trades of All Time

Futures Focus - Episode 91: Updating the Top Prospect List, Best/Worst Dynasty Trades of All Time

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) return after a week off to update the current top 20 prospects, adjusting for the recent graduations. Later, the two discuss the best and worst trades they have done in their dynasty leagues, while also sharing listener submissions as well. Enjoy!

Apr 30, 202301:24:50
Futures Focus - Episode 90: Vegas Baby! Over/Unders and Prospects Prop Bets

Futures Focus - Episode 90: Vegas Baby! Over/Unders and Prospects Prop Bets

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) head to Sin City (not really) to place their bets on [their own made up] player props for prospects. The two share their reasoning behind their wagers to give you insight on what to expect with the best prospects in baseball. Enjoy!

Apr 16, 202301:22:11
Futures Focus - Episode 89: Early 2023 Buy/Sell/Hold Overreactions

Futures Focus - Episode 89: Early 2023 Buy/Sell/Hold Overreactions

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) overreact to all the hot/cold starts in the majors and minors for the start of the 2023 season. They go over buy/sell/hold candidates and discuss which prospects they would rather have moving forward.

Apr 09, 202301:02:58
Futures Focus - Episode 88: Optimistic/Pessimistic Prospects Outlooks for 2023

Futures Focus - Episode 88: Optimistic/Pessimistic Prospects Outlooks for 2023

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) celebrate Opening Day by giving you best case/worst case for a slew of top prospects. They cover all prospects that made their debut, as well as top rookies for 2023. Enjoy!

Apr 02, 202358:49
Futures Focus - Episode 87: The Bold and The Beautiful Predictions

Futures Focus - Episode 87: The Bold and The Beautiful Predictions

Alex Sanchez (the Bold) and Nate Eckert (the Beautiful) give their prospect predictions for the 2023 season. Some normal, some wild and some downright maniacal. Also, the two discuss the Twitter prospect tournament hosted by @ProspectLarceny. Enjoy!


Some names debated are:

Francisco Alvarez

Jasson Dominguez

Gavin Stone

Joey Ortiz

Michael Busch

Jordan Walker

Osleivis Basabe

and more!


This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to ⁠fantrax.com/prospects1500⁠ today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for the Fantrax Gameday Experience. One lucky winner will be chosen to bring his/her entire fantasy league to an MLB game of their choice.

Mar 27, 202301:05:01
Futures Focus - Episode 86: Best of the Rest with guest Adam Howe

Futures Focus - Episode 86: Best of the Rest with guest Adam Howe

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) are joined by On The Wire host Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) to discuss the best prospects that didn't make the Top 100. Adam also shares some of his favorite prospects and even goes "bust busting." Please check out the On The Wire podcast (@OnTheWirePod), fantasy baseball talk focused on weekly FAAB bidding, part of the Pitcher List Podcast Network.


This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to ⁠fantrax.com/prospects1500⁠ today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for the Fantrax Gameday Experience. One lucky winner will be chosen to bring his/her entire fantasy league to an MLB game of their choice.



Mar 18, 202301:11:14
Futures Focus - Episode 85: Bust Busters! Bonus Episode

Futures Focus - Episode 85: Bust Busters! Bonus Episode

As a special thanks to all that voted for Futures Focus this week in the @baseballpods Bracketology, here is a special bonus episode with Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82). The two go looking for potential busts in our most recent Overall Top 199 list, using the list from 2018 as a guide for how many they need to find (Hint: A lot). The results may shock you! Enjoy!

This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to fantrax.com/prospects1500 today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for the Fantrax Gameday Experience. One lucky winner will be chosen to bring his/her entire fantasy league to an MLB game of their choice.

Mar 17, 202301:13:24
Futures Focus - Episode 84: FYPD and Prospects to Target in 2023

Futures Focus - Episode 84: FYPD and Prospects to Target in 2023

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) list their top five targets for First Year Player Drafts (FYPD). Next, they discuss the prospects that can help out in 2023 for Redraft and Keeper leagues. Finally, the duo highlights prospects to watch in the World Baseball Classic.

This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to fantrax.com/prospects1500 today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for the Fantrax Gameday Experience. One lucky winner will be chosen to bring his/her entire fantasy league to an MLB game of their choice.

Mar 12, 202301:22:28
Futures Focus - Episode 83: AL West Top 50s with Andrew Rhodes

Futures Focus - Episode 83: AL West Top 50s with Andrew Rhodes

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) are joined by Angels correspondent Andrew Rhodes (@A_Rhodes77) to talk about the top prospects in the American League West. This wraps up every division. If you missed one, go back and check out the most recent episodes.

Here's the link to all of our 2023 team Top 50 Prospects columns.

This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to fantrax.com/prospects1500 today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for the Fantrax Gameday Experience. One lucky winner will be chosen to bring his/her entire fantasy league to an MLB game of their choice.

Mar 05, 202301:19:47
Futures Focus - Episode 82: Prospects1500's Overall Top 199 Prospects

Futures Focus - Episode 82: Prospects1500's Overall Top 199 Prospects

SPECIAL EPISODE! Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) is joined by an assortment of site correspondents to present a very special bonus episode! The Prospects1500 aggregate is here, featuring nearly 200 prospects, 199 to be exact, ranked by 23 different writers to give you the most accurate prospect ranking for fantasy baseball. Special guests include, Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), Kurt Moody (@DET_Guru_Kurt), John Dodge (@blacksox96), Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82).

Our Overall Top 199 Prospects can be read on the website.

This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to fantrax.com/prospects1500 today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for the Fantrax Gameday Experience. One lucky winner will be chosen to bring his/her entire fantasy league to an MLB game of their choice.

Mar 02, 202301:50:22
Futures Focus - Episode 81: NL East Top 50s

Futures Focus - Episode 81: NL East Top 50s

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) get together to discuss the NL East, a division with an assortment of different tiered systems. Do the Marlins and Nationals have what it takes to overcome the other teams in the future? Listen and find out!

Here's the link to all of our 2023 team Top 50 Prospects columns.

This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to fantrax.com/prospects1500 today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed jersey!

Feb 26, 202301:41:55
Futures Focus - Episode 80: AL East Top 50s with Scott Greene and Daniel Hoyle

Futures Focus - Episode 80: AL East Top 50s with Scott Greene and Daniel Hoyle

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) is joined by Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame) and Daniel Hoyle (@ATXRainDog) to discuss the amazing prospects in the AL East. There sure is a lot to cover here! From the historic Red Sox and Yankees to the best system in baseball - the Orioles, there is no shortage of topics to address. Enjoy!

Here's the link to all of our 2023 team Top 50 Prospects columns.

This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to fantrax.com/prospects1500 today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed jersey!

Feb 18, 202301:39:08
Futures Focus - Episode 79: NL Central Top 50s with Jeremy Mahy and Daryl Hauck

Futures Focus - Episode 79: NL Central Top 50s with Jeremy Mahy and Daryl Hauck

Host Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) is joined by Cardinals correspondent Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam) and Reds correspondent Daryl Hauck (@darylhauck) to analyze the prospects in our NL Central Top 50s. With elite prospects galore, there is a lot to cover in one the best divisions for prospects in baseball. Enjoy the episode, which is one of our longer shows, eclipsing 90+ minutes.

Here's the link to all of our 2023 team Top 50 Prospects columns.

This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to fantrax.com/prospects1500 today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed jersey!
Feb 12, 202301:39:59
Futures Focus - Episode 78: AL Central Top 50s with Kurt Moody and Adam Halpin

Futures Focus - Episode 78: AL Central Top 50s with Kurt Moody and Adam Halpin

We're back discussing the AL Central top prospects as special guests Kurt Moody (@DET_Guru_Kurt) and Adam Halpin (@adamhalpin) joining host Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez). There is a ton to cover, so sit back and enjoy!

Here's the link to all of our 2023 team Top 50 Prospects columns.

This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to fantrax.com/prospects1500 today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed jersey!

Feb 04, 202301:25:10
Futures Focus - Episode 77: NL West Top 50s with Nate Eckert and Brian Fonseca

Futures Focus - Episode 77: NL West Top 50s with Nate Eckert and Brian Fonseca

Future Focus is back for 2023 with Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) to discuss the NL West Top 50 prospects by organization. This episode features special guests, Dodgers correspondent Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) and Rockies correspondent Brian Fonseca (@100percent3G). The group discusses the prospect risers and fallers in the division and who you should target in your dynasty leagues.

Bring on the new season! Spring Training is right around the corner!

This episode is sponsored by Fantrax. Go to fantrax.com/prospects1500 today and register for FREE. Create a new league or move an existing league from another platform. Each Fantrax league you join enters you into a drawing for a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed jersey!

Jan 28, 202301:08:43
Futures Focus - Episode 76: 2022 Season Finale!

Futures Focus - Episode 76: 2022 Season Finale!

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) get together one last time for the 2022 season to recap the entire year. They look back at their predictions to begin the year and go over the best rookies for the 2022 season. Thank you for the great 2022 season.

Futures Focus will be back soon, and in the meantime, look for a new Prospects1500 podcast (or two) to get us through the fall and winter.

Oct 03, 202201:04:38
Futures Focus - Episode 75: Comparing Preseason Top 100 to Today

Futures Focus - Episode 75: Comparing Preseason Top 100 to Today

Winding down the summer of 2022, Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) are joined by special guest, Lindsay Crosby (@CrosbyBaseball, from @LockedOnFarm) to compare MLB Pipeline's preseason Top 100 Prospects list to its current iteration. The three analyze patterns to predict who is ready to become the next Jackson Chourio or Elly De La Cruz. Enjoy! 

Sep 04, 202201:08:38
Futures Focus - Episode 74: MLB Trade Deadline Grades and MLB Draft with Nate Eckert

Futures Focus - Episode 74: MLB Trade Deadline Grades and MLB Draft with Nate Eckert

It was a wild trade deadline, with top prospects being moved all over the place. Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) are joined by Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) to break it all down and hand out their official grades. Plus, Nate discusses his experience at the recent 2022 MLB Draft in Los Angeles, which he was able to attend in person.

Aug 08, 202201:15:22
Futures Focus - Episode 73 Part 2: MLB Draft with Shaun Kernahan

Futures Focus - Episode 73 Part 2: MLB Draft with Shaun Kernahan

In Part 2 of our special All-Star Weekend experience episode, Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) welcome back our Draft guru Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan) to discuss the recent amateur draft and what it means for dynasty leagues. The three talk about the big names, the fallers, and the hidden gems that you need to know about now! Enjoy this one and thanks for listening.

Jul 22, 202254:05
Futures Focus - Episode 73 Part 1: All-Star Futures Game with Gail Verderico

Futures Focus - Episode 73 Part 1: All-Star Futures Game with Gail Verderico

Futures Focus is back with a huge two part episode! First, Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) are joined by special guest Gail Verderico (@1baseball_gail) to discuss the game as well as the experiences of Alex and Gail who held media passes for the event. They share the inside scoop of all the big names and give you information that you won't find anywhere else. Enjoy! 

Jul 22, 202249:13
Futures Focus - Episode 72: "Production Score" with @TheRealNaClown

Futures Focus - Episode 72: "Production Score" with @TheRealNaClown

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) are joined by Pat Doherty Jr. (@TheRealNaClown) to discuss his fascinating Production Score metric for ranking prospects. The trio discusses what the metric measures, how to use it, and what we can learn from using it. This episode is definitely one for all of you deep dynasty league players!

Jun 19, 202201:09:56
Futures Focus - Episode 71: (Quarter of the) Season MiLB Awards

Futures Focus - Episode 71: (Quarter of the) Season MiLB Awards

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) reveal their awards for the quarter mark of the season. The duo discusses best power performance, best strikeout artist, and much more. Join Futures Focus on the prospects red carpet! 

Jun 01, 202201:02:36
Futures Focus - Episode 70: Updated Top 10 Prospects (AA and lower)

Futures Focus - Episode 70: Updated Top 10 Prospects (AA and lower)

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) welcomes back David Gasper (@dgasper24) to discuss and share their thoughts on the next wave of top prospects. The two compile their top 10 players in Double-A or lower minor league levels. They also discuss some of the recent MLB call-ups and demotions over the last week.

Enjoy the show and thanks for supporting Prospects1500.

May 16, 202201:04:55
Futures Focus - Episode 69: 2022 Bowman Baseball!

Futures Focus - Episode 69: 2022 Bowman Baseball!

May 4 is not only Star Wars Day, it's Bowman release day! On this week's podcast, Max Arterburn (@MaxArterburn) joins Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) to discuss the release of the highly anticipated baseball card release, 2022 Bowman Baseball. Max gives his thoughts on players in the product to chase, #thehobby in general, and what we can expect moving forward.

Max dropped his 3-part Bowman checklist preview series on Prospects1500. Each part looks at a number of players included in this new 2022 top-prospect-heavy product.
Part 1 - AL prospects with 1st Bowman cards
Part 2 - NL prospects with 1st Bowman cards
Part 3 - Prospects with 1st Bowman autograph only cards

Hit Max up on Twitter if you have any questions regarding Bowman or #thehobby. Enjoy the show.

May 04, 202258:42
Futures Focus - Episode 68: Hot and Cold Starts for Prospects

Futures Focus - Episode 68: Hot and Cold Starts for Prospects

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) is joined by Andrew Rhodes (@A_Rhodes77) to discuss the hot and cold starts from some of the biggest prospects as well as some lesser-known players that have exploded for the start of 2022. Alex also gives his account of his "At The Ballpark" experience at a recent minor league game between the Lake Elsinore Storm (Padres) and the Visalia Rawhide (D-Backs).

Thanks to our friends at Fantrax for sponsoring Futures Focus. Don't forget to enter the Fantrax Gameday Experience. You can join a league for FREE at fantrax.com/prospects1500.

Enjoy the show! 

Apr 25, 202201:08:58
Futures Focus - Episode 67: Bold Predictions!

Futures Focus - Episode 67: Bold Predictions!

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) get crazy with their predictions for 2022 and tell you the future in regards to prospects, awards and World Series matchups! Happy Opening Day everyone! 

Apr 07, 202201:02:01
Futures Focus - Episode 66: Deeper Prospects and Spring Training Impressions

Futures Focus - Episode 66: Deeper Prospects and Spring Training Impressions

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) are back discussing the prospects that are making a splash in Spring Training as well as their analysis on the Prospects1500's "Beat the Staff" Prospect Challenge 50-round draft.

Lastly, the two discuss the beginnings of Alex's team in the Highlander Dynasty Invitational. Enjoy the show!

Mar 28, 202201:05:21
Futures Focus - Episode 65: Analyzing the Recent Prospect Trades with Scott Greene

Futures Focus - Episode 65: Analyzing the Recent Prospect Trades with Scott Greene

Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame) joins Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) to discuss all the trades that recently took place, specifically the ones in which prospects were on the move. Scott also gives some insight on his recent Spring Training trip to Florida and discusses some Yankees and Orioles prospects.

Mar 22, 202201:11:30
Futures Focus - Episode 64: Analyzing the "Beat the Staff" Prospects Challenge Draft

Futures Focus - Episode 64: Analyzing the "Beat the Staff" Prospects Challenge Draft

With MLB lockout officially over, Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) celebrate by taking a look at the Prospects1500 listeners/followers "Beat the Staff" Prospects Challenge draft, currently taking place on Fantrax. The two compare the results to the Prospects1500 Top 210 Prospects aggregate list to see who has seen their value increase and who is falling.

Special shout out to all of the participants in the 16-team Prospects Challenge! The 8 listeners/followers are:
@Johndod63224960
@maxxprospects
@robbielarew
@DownontheFarm8
@kevseva
@bennetrou
@stevelenger
@notnotcknock

The 8 Prospects1500 staff participating are:
@Alex_W_Sanchez
@dgasper24
@gregbracken07
@ShaunKernahan
@GatorSosa
@GQ__82
@MKelley_ND
@Scotty_Ballgame

Mar 14, 202201:13:07
Futures Focus - Episode 63: Projecting Values for 2022 and Future Top 100 Prospects

Futures Focus - Episode 63: Projecting Values for 2022 and Future Top 100 Prospects

Just days away from the February 28th deadline the owners & players set to reach a deal so the 2022 MLB regular season isn't delayed, Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper) give their thoughts on how some of the top prospects will perform in the majors (hopefully) for 2022, including Bobby Witt, Julio Rodriguez and Reid Detmers.

In the second half of the episode, the two try and predict who might enter top 100 lists for 2023. Our Prospects1500 Overall Top 210 prospects can be seen on the website.

Feb 27, 202201:10:44
Futures Focus - Episode 62: First Year Player Draft (FYPD) Analysis

Futures Focus - Episode 62: First Year Player Draft (FYPD) Analysis

Prospect1500's MLB Draft guru Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan) joins Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) to discuss everything you need know about the 2022 First Year Player Draft eligibles. The trio goes over their top choices in a mini mock draft to shed some light on who to target in your FYPD drafts this year.

Thanks to Fantrax for sponsoring this episode of Futures Focus. Sign up FREE at fantrax.com/prospects1500 and be eligible to win a Wander Franco signed jersey. Also, let us know if you'd like to participate in one of our two "Beat the Staff" listener/follower leagues. We'll have one 15-team NFBC-style 50-round redraft league, and a 16-team Prospect Challenge. Email us at prospects1500@gmail.com or tweet us @Prospects1500 and let us know which league you'd like to be a part of. We'll be selecting people to play in each league against some Prospects1500 staff..

Feb 19, 202201:17:30
Futures Focus - Episode 61: 2022 Farm System Rankings

Futures Focus - Episode 61: 2022 Farm System Rankings

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) get back to their normal banter as they dive into the Prospects1500 aggregate organization rankings. The site recently ranked all 30 farm systems from #30 all the way down to #1. The two discuss differences, outliers and disparities throughout the list and give their reasoning behind it all.

You can find the 2022 Farm System rankings on Prospects1500.com.

Feb 12, 202201:05:21
Futures Focus - Episode 60: NL West Top 50s with Nate Eckert, Doug Otto, and Alex Sanchez
Feb 06, 202201:33:12
Futures Focus - Episode 59: AL East Top 50s with Ben Wilson, Jake Wiener, Paul Woodin and Eric Garfield

Futures Focus - Episode 59: AL East Top 50s with Ben Wilson, Jake Wiener, Paul Woodin and Eric Garfield

In this huge episode, Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) is joined by nearly the entire Prospects1500 AL East team of correspondents, including Ben Wilson (@TBDubbs11), Jake Wiener (@GatorSosa), Paul Woodin (@PaulWoodin1), and Eric Garfield (@Eric_Birdland). The group discusses what easily could be the best division for prospects in all of baseball. Enjoy the show!

We'll have our final look at this year's Top 50s with the NL West in the next episode of Futures Focus.

Feb 01, 202201:26:06
Futures Focus - Episode 58: NL East Top 50s with Colin Coulahan and Tony Bps

Futures Focus - Episode 58: NL East Top 50s with Colin Coulahan and Tony Bps

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) are joined by Colin Coulahan (@cjc07) and Tony Bps Spina (@tonybps1) to discuss the top prospects in the NL East. Find all of the 2022 team Top 50 prospects columns on Prospects1500. Enjoy this round-table discussion about the best prospects in all five of the NL East organizations.

Jan 28, 202201:10:50
Futures Focus - Episode 57: AL West Top 50 Prospects' Analysis

Futures Focus - Episode 57: AL West Top 50 Prospects' Analysis

This week, Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) is joined by three Prospects1500 team correspondents from the AL West. Angels writer Andrew Rhodes (@A_Rhodes77), A's rep Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam), and Mariners correspondent Michael Richards (@MPRichards1981) all give their thoughts on their respective teams' Top 50 prospects. The round table talks Astros and Rangers too in this huge episode. Enjoy the show! 

Jan 22, 202201:18:37