Episode Details

Ben and Carlos talk through some of the notable movers on the August Top 100 prospects update and then get into a few standouts from Carlos’ trip out West for the 2025 Area Code Games. The two discuss Konnor Griffin vs. Kevin McGonigle for No. 1 status, talk about JJ Wetherholt’s pure hitting ability and wonder if Walker Jenkins is now a bit underrated. After that Ben makes a case for Thomas White as the best pitching prospect in the minors. The two talk through a few players in the 50-100 range for the Mets and Orioles, then Carlos highlights a few 2026 and 2027 draft standouts from one of the biggest showcase events on the calendar. We also take a listener question about shortstops sticking at the position.

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Time Stamps

• (1:00) Top 100 update
• (4:30) JJ Wetherholt
• (11:00) Konnor Griffin vs. Kevin McGonigle
• (15:00) Walker Jenkins
• (25:00) Thomas White
• (31:30) Carson Benge 
• (36:30) Elian Pena
• (40:10) Dylan Beavers
• (45:00) Nate George
• (50:00) Area Code Games
• (1:18:00) Listener Shortstop Question

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