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On the final episode of the season, Chris is joined by Baseball America’s Geoff Pontes for a deep dive into several standout prospects across the minors. They break down Red Sox outfielder Justin Gonzales, Cardinals shortstop Jesus Baez, Marlins outfielder Cam Canarella, and a trio of intriguing Orioles arms—Caden Hunter, Joseph Dzierza, and Anthony Eyanson—while reflecting on the developmental trends and performances that shaped the season.

Chris is joined by Baseball America’s newest contributor and Lead Fantasy Analyst, James Anderson, for a wide‑ranging conversation on some of the most exciting prospects in the game. They break down several notable names—including Braves infielder Tate Southisene, Nationals right‑hander Jarlin Susana, and Red Sox outfielder Justin Gonzales—while touching on many others across the minors. James also discusses his new role at Baseball America, and Chris shares highlights from his recent trip to the ballpark, where he scouted Reds catcher Alfredo Duno and Angels shortstop Arjun Nimmala.

Chris is joined by Dynasty Dugout’s Rhys White for a wide‑ranging conversation that spans scouting, evaluation philosophy, and off‑season preparation. They dig into fresh reports on Mariners prospect Ace Reese and Angels prospect Gavin Grahovac, discuss how they approach evaluating Dominican Summer League prospects, and share the players they’re higher—and lower—on than the rest of the industry.

Chris breaks down his scouting process for evaluating prospects who make their professional debuts during their draft year, outlining what matters—and what doesn’t—in those first looks. He also delivers fresh scouting reports on several newly drafted players, including Twins catcher Vahn Lackey, Athletics outfielder Drew Burress, Reds infielder Justin Lebron, and Braves outfielder Carter Beck.

Chris is joined by Prospects Live Co‑Founder Matt Thompson for a wide‑ranging discussion on several rising prospects. They break down the debut and big‑league potential of Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez, check in on two fast‑moving prospects—Rainiel Rodriguez and Juneiker Caceres—and evaluate the developmental outlook for pitching prospects Ramon Marquez and Dean Livingston.

Chris unveils his Top 5 fantasy prospects in baseball, breaking down why each player earns a spot on the list. He also provides fresh scouting reports on Cubs outfielder Kane Kepley, Pirates infielder Murf Gray, and Marlins outfielder Cam Cannarella. To round out the episode, Chris explores the developmental pathway prospects take—from raw ceiling to fully realized performance—and what separates those who reach their potential from those who fall short.

Chris breaks down several prospects who were moved ahead of the trade deadline, highlighting what their new developmental homes might mean for their futures. He dives into the profiles of newly acquired Tigers outfielder Zyhir Hope and Orioles right‑hander Anthony Eyanson, then spends time on other notable traded prospects such as Jefferson Rojas, Sammy Stafura, and many more.

Chris welcomes Jarrett Seidler of Baseball Prospectus to the show for a wide‑ranging conversation that spans pitch forecasting, breakout performances, and draft analysis. They dig into the developmental trajectories of young arms like Seth Hernandez and Ryan Sloan, examine the remarkable rise of Eric Hartman, and break down several recent draft prospects—including AJ Gracia, Jacob Lombard, Justin Lebron, and Jensen Hirschkorn.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chris is joined by Zac Beck of Dynasty Dugout and the Prospect Promotion Incentive Podcast to break down a wave of recent prospect promotions. The two discuss several players who’ve taken the next step in their development, including Brewers infielder Cooper Pratt, White Sox shortstop Caleb Bonemer, Diamondbacks shortstop Kayson Cunningham, and many others making moves across the minors.

In this solo edition, Chris breaks down several recently scouted prospects, including an update on Braves prospect Eric Hartman. He then moves through a series of deeper-dive segments: examining what an organization’s draft‑scouting process actually looks like, exploring how to identify true sleeper prospects through evaluation, and reflecting on the players he’s missed on—and what those misses reveal about the craft of scouting.