The Excessive Prospect Analysis Podcast

This week, I examine four players who played their first professional games in 2021, including three prominent 2021 A's draftees. I take a lengthy look at what Zack Gelof has shown in Midland this season and what his next steps might be, detail how CJ Rodriguez and Grant Holman's first full seasons have gone, discuss Will Simoneit's prospects for being the next A's org catcher to ascend to the Col...

Following a bounceback week for the A's system after a significant roster restructuring, I take a look at four players who are new either to the A's organization or to health. What's behind David MacKinnon's incredible Triple-A performance, and can it translate to the majors? How do J.T. Ginn and Jorge Juan look after returning from lengthy injury layoffs? And is ninth-rounder Caeden Trenkle, fres...

This week, I give my first impression of Ken Waldichuk after his acquisition in the blockbuster Frankie Montas trade (and a few thoughts on the trade in general). I also detail the immense potential of Denzel Clarke, spotlight two potential breakout candidates, and bring you up to speed on everything else going on in the Oakland minor league system. Timestamps: 0:00—Intro (w/Montas trade discussio...

In this episode, recorded under 48 hours before the trade deadline, I detail where the A's consensus top two prospects stand as they reach particular inflection points. I also take a deep dive into Charles Hall's unique backstory and almost-as-unique arsenal and explore the under-the-radar intrigue of Grant Judkins.

In this episode, I get into the mechanical improvements of Junior Perez, the statistical improvements of Kyle McCann, the sudden success of Jake Walkinshaw, and a first look at the newly-acquired Cal Stevenson. I also do the first ever Excessive Prospect Analysis Podcast Q&A, touching on a wide variety of A's & MiLB topics! 4:10—Las Vegas 28:41—Midland 59:42—Lansing 1:21:22—Stockton 1:58:10—Q&A

It was a successful couple of weeks for the A's affiliates recently, despite a rash of injuries. In this episode, I discuss the development of Oakland's newest MLB hitter, chronicle the improvements of a former first-round pick, and examine the promise of the organization's two youngest full-season pitchers. Timestamps: 3:47—Las Vegas 27:37—Midland 58:15—Lansing 1:31:34—Stockton

In conjunction with the Top 50 A's Prospects list I published at the site this week, in this special episode, I review where things stand in the Oakland minor league system at the midpoint of the 2022 season. How good is the system overall? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Who have been the system's biggest risers and fallers so far this year? And what players have the most riding on their s...

This week, I explore the unique and fascinating layer cake that is Hogan Harris' profile, detail some promising adjustments from Lawrence Butler, analyze Garrett Acton's initial Statcast data, emphasize the superlative nature of Shane McGuire's approach at the plate, and bring you up to speed on everything else that's been going on in the A's minor league system.

Is Adrian Martinez ready for a spot in the A's rotation? Where did Max Schuemann come from, and now that he's here, what's he all about? Now that we're two months into his 2022 resurrection, what can we conclude about Austin Beck's approach? And why should we get to know the name Yehizon Sanchez? I answer these questions and recap the week that was in the A's system.

I get you prepared for Jared Koenig's first start as an Oakland Athletic by detailing his incredible backstory, pitch profile, and prospects for success. I also discuss the interesting evolution of Jeff Criswell's arsenal over the past two years, Max Muncy's successful first full professional season, and why we shouldn't dismiss JJ Schwarz's chances to stand in a major league batter's box one day....

I talk about the excitement generated by the debuts of Jonah Bride and Blake Beers at their new levels, Jordan Diaz's hot May and the extremes of his profile, and promising signs from toolsy outfielder Pedro Pineda.

I get the podcast started by offering a different perspective on Oakland's rebuild, the organization's new #1 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, two finesse artists pitching well in Double-A, and two possible low-minors breakouts.

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