Futures Focus

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

It's our final installment (Part 6) of the 2022 team Top 50 prospects analysis series. Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) is joined by Nate Eckert (@GQ__82) and Doug Otto (@hdouglasotto) to discuss the underrated and overrated NL West. Check out all this year's new Top 50 lists on www.prospects1500.com. Enjoy the show!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

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!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

This week, we explore the NL Central Top 50 lists with special guests, Cubs correspondent Kevin Will (@CubsProspector) and Pirates correspondent Greg Rosenthal (@Bucfish67). Of course, David Gasper (@dgasper24) shares his thoughts on the Brewers Top 50 prospects, as well as those from the Reds and Cardinals. Enjoy!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

Kurt Moody (@DET_Guru_Kurt) joins Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) to review all the new Top 50 lists for the AL Central. The crew reviews each team and gives their insight on potential fantasy prospects to keep an eye on. Head over to www.prospects1500.com to check in on the newest Top 50 list each day in January. The NL Central is up next! Enjoy!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

It's a special offseason episode with Alex (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David (@dgasper24) featuring Prospects1500's #2EarlyMiLBMock draft as well as more insight on the site's overall Top 210 aggregate rankings. We will be back soon to our regular schedule. Enjoy!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) get together to review the much-anticipated Prospects 1500 Overall Top 210 Prospects list! Check out the list on Prospects1500.com. 2021 Overall Top 210 Prospects In the episode, the two go over ranking differences, high and lows, and much more. Enjoy the show!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) get together to hand out their year-end awards and recap a great 2021 Minor League Baseball season. They also discuss the @Prospects1500 Prospects of the Year polls happening on Twitter with the voting taking place right now through October 10th! Be sure to cast your votes each day! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) welcomes special guest Rick Mahieu (@PARSlist) to discuss his fascinating #PARSlist. PARS (Prospect Aggregate Ranking System) ranks players using a custom formula, with grades in 7 categories, each weighted differently. The list takes a more subjective look at prospects to try and unearth the hidden gems that will win you your dynasty league. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support

Alex Sanchez (@Alex_W_Sanchez) and David Gasper (@dgasper24) are joined by special guest Jared Perkins (@JaredCP1). Jared is Prospects1500's High-A Central correspondent and the three discuss their favorite prospects who have played in that league this year, including George Valera, Andy Pages, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prospects1500/support