Episode 6.18: All about the Draft

Episode 6.18: All about the Draft

On this episode of the EHI Podcast, Chris breaks down the MLB Draft from multiple angles—starting with behind‑the‑scenes notes from the media section at the event itself. He then dives into evaluations of several newly drafted prospects, including Vahn Lackey, Eric Booth Jr., Jensen Hirschkorn, and many others who stood out during the first wave of post‑draft analysis.

Episode 6.17: Breaking down Future Game prospects with Brent Hershey

Chris is joined by BaseballHW’s Co‑General Manager Brent Hershey to break down the Futures Game, including a full recap of the batting practice session and standout performances. They also dive into several notable prospects, discussing pitchers Ryan Sloan and Kendrys Chourio as well as hitters Walker Jenkins, Nathan Flewelling, and Rainel Rodriguez.

Episode 6.16: Prospect Breakdown Across the Carolinas with Ben Spanier

Chris welcomes Ben Spanier of Baseball Prospectus to the show for a deep dive into prospects from the South Atlantic and Carolina Leagues. They break down several standout performers, including Pirates prized pitching prospect Seth Hernandez, Royals shortstop Josh Hammond, Rays catching prospect Nathan Flewelling, and many others making noise across the lower minors.

Episode 6.15: MLB Draft Preview with Joe Doyle

Chris welcomes Joe Doyle of Over Slot for the MLB Draft preview episode of the EHI Podcast. The two dig into several key storylines, including who the White Sox might select with the first overall pick, while breaking down a range of draft prospects such as catcher Vahn Lackey, right‑handed pitcher Jackson Flora, outfielder Eric Booth, and more.

Episode 6.14: Projection, Imagination, and the Limits of Early Data

Chris tackles a wide range of topics in this solo episode, starting with why we often judge 2025 prep draftees—like Ethan Holliday, Tate Southisene, and Dax Kilby—far too quickly based on tiny professional samples. He then shifts into a creative evaluation segment, imagining potential pitch mixes for several low‑level arms, including Seth Hernandez and Cam Caminiti. To close things out, Chris delivers a full scouting report on rising prep prospect Trevor Condon.