Episode Details

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Scott Braun welcome Red Sox Senior Director of Player Development Brian Abraham to discuss on the game’s top farm system.

Plus, we share our reactions to the Roman Anthony defense criticism to illustrate broader points about player evaluation and writing scouting reports for budding prospects.

(1:00) Responding to the criticism of Roman Anthony's defense on Boston radio waves

(8:25) Brian Abraham joins

(9:25) How having a large wave of top prospects helps player development

(10:00) How the Red Sox see the infield shaking out

(16:30) Player development vs. scouting

(18:30) Breakout Red Sox prospects to watch for 2025

(22:45) Is it bittersweet to watch traded prospects develop for other teams?

(25:00) When Boston knew this class of prospects was special