Baseball Prospect Journal Podcast

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Wisconsin prep right-handed pitcher Peter Kussow, one of the top prospects in the 2025 MLB draft class. Kussow is a 6-foot-5 and 215-pound righty with a starter's profile and three-pitch mix. In the interview, he shared insights into his development in high school, skill set, commitment to Louisville, and status as a top prospect...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Virginia prep right-handed pitcher Noah Yoder, one of the top prospects in the 2025 MLB draft class. Yoder is a 6-foot-6 and 225-pound righty with a starter's profile and five-pitch mix. In the interview, he shared insights into his development in high school, skill set, commitment to Duke and status as a top prospect. BaseballProspectJo...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Fresno State third baseman Murf Gray, one of the top prospects in the 2025 MLB draft class. The right-handed hitter excels offensively with above-average hitting ability, consistent hard contact and power to all fields. Gray has focused on sharpening his defensive skills this offseason, aiming to demonstrate growth at the hot corner this...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with New York prep right-handed pitcher Miguel Sime. The prep righty is one of the top prospects in the 2025 MLB draft class. Sime has gained attention for his electric fastball, which reaches triple digits, and his immense potential. With a strong spring, he could rise even higher on draft boards. This offseason, Sime is focusing on refining...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with California Baptist center fielder Nick Dumesnil. The junior outfielder is one of the top prospects in the 2025 MLB draft class. Dumesnil has rapidly climbed draft boards after a standout performance during his sophomore season and in the Cape Cod League. He boasts five-tool potential, headlined by his hitting ability and speed. Dumesnil...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with UC Irvine first baseman Anthony Martinez. Martinez is one of the top players in college baseball and a likely early pick in the 2025 MLB draft. He has an impressive blend of advanced contact skills and the power to drive the ball into the gaps with authority. Martinez discusses his development in college, his expectations for the 2025 se...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Auburn catcher Ike Irish. The junior catcher is one of the top prospects in the 2025 MLB draft class. In two years, Irish has transformed into one of college baseball’s premier hitters. As he enters his junior season, Irish reflects on his growth as a top prospect, development into a well-rounded player, his expectations for the 2025 sea...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Wake Forest center fielder Ethan Conrad. The junior outfielder is one of the top prospects in the 2025 MLB draft class. Conrad has rapidly climbed draft boards after a standout performance in the Cape Cod League. Now in his first year at Wake Forest following two seasons at Marist, he reflects on his growth as a top prospect, his journey...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Coastal Carolina catcher Caden Bodine. Bodine is one of the top players in college baseball and a likely early pick in the 2025 MLB draft. The college backstop is a well-rounded player with advanced contact skills as a switch hitter, emerging power and quality defensive skills, including a strong arm. The star junior catcher discusses hi...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Texas A&M center fielder Jace LaViolette. LaViolette is widely considered the top player in college baseball and is the favorite to be selected first overall in the 2025 MLB draft. The star junior outfielder discusses his development in college, his expectations for the 2025 season and overall experiences at Texas A&M. This inter...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Indiana center fielder Devin Taylor. The junior outfielder is one of the top prospects in the 2025 MLB draft class. Taylor discusses moving to center field, developing offensively into a well-rounded hitter, his expectations for the 2025 season and his overall experiences at Indiana. This interview is sponsored by Nan's Naughty and Nice...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Clemson center fielder Cam Cannarella. The junior outfielder is one of the top prospects in the 2025 MLB draft class. Cannarella discusses his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, his development in college, his expectations for the 2025 season and his overall experiences at Clemson. This interview is sponsored by Nan's Naughty and...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Stanford right-handed pitcher Matt Scott. The junior pitcher is one of the top prospects in the 2025 MLB draft class. Scott discusses his pitch mix, development in college, expectations for the 2025 season and his overall experiences at Stanford. This interview is sponsored by Nan's Naughty and Nice cocktail mix. Make sure to check out t...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Eddie Rynders. The Wisconsin native skyrocketed up MLB draft boards this spring, ultimately going in the fourth round to the Pirates. Rynders discusses the draft process, what excites him about the Pirates organization, his skill set and the plan ahead. This interview is sponsored by Nan's Na...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with Basic (Nevada) High School shortstop Tate Southisene to discuss his skill set, development throughout high school, USC commitment and the 2025 MLB draft. Southisene is one of the top prep players in the 2025 draft class. BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Baseball Prospect Journal on X (Twitter): ⁠@TheBPJournal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Baseball Prospect Journal's Dan Zielinski III sits down with IMG Academy (Fla.) outfielder Dean Moss to discuss his skill set, development throughout high school, LSU commitment and the 2025 MLB draft. Moss is one of the top prep players in the 2025 draft class. BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Baseball Prospect Journal on X (Twitter): @TheBPJournal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Dan Zielinski I...

Dan Zielinski of  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  sits down with Carson Hansen, who recently committed to Kentucky after spending his first two years of college baseball at Milwaukee. The outfielder discusses his development from a lightly recruited high school prospect to an impact college player, his decision to transfer to Kentucky and his baseball career goals. Follow Dan Zielin...

Dan Zielinski of  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  sits down with recent Milwaukee Brewers second-round draft pick right-handed pitcher Bryce Meccage. Get to know about Meccage’s skill set, development, background and what led him to sign with the Brewers over honoring his college commitment. Follow Dan Zielinski ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanZielinski3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) and Baseball Prospect Journal ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Dan Zielinski of Baseball Prospect Journal sits down with BPJ College Baseball Contributor Logan Quinton to preview the 2024 MLB draft. Who should go first overall to the Guardians? What surprises will happen in the top 10? What prospects are we high on? Can we expect chaos? Follow Dan Zielinski (@DanZielinski3) and Baseball Prospect Journal (@TheBPJournal) on X (Twitter). Podcast music courtesy o...

Dan Zielinski of  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  sits down with Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect Dylan Questad. The Twins drafted Questad in the fifth round of the 2023 MLB draft. He was the first Wisconsin prep pitcher selected in the first five rounds of the draft in nearly 20 years. What was the draft process like for Questad? What were his expectations going into the...

Dan Zielinski of  ⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠  sits down with BPJ College Baseball Contributor Logan Quinton to discuss Tennessee, the Southeastern Conference and some teams to watch for the College World Series. Is Tennessee a legitimate national title contender? Who are the top teams in the SEC? The answer might surprise you. What are some under-the-radar teams that could make the College Worl...

Dan Zielinski of  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  sits down with San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Walker Martin. The Giants drafted Martin in the second round of the 2023 MLB draft and signed him to an overslot deal. What was the draft process like for Martin? What were his expectations going into the draft? What has he worked on this offseason? What are his expectations for his fi...

Dan Zielinski of  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  sits down with Milwaukee Brewers prospect Mike Boeve. The Brewers drafted Boeve in the second round of the 2023 MLB draft out of the University of Nebraska Omaha. Boeve played in 28 games after signing his professional contract. What was that transition like? What led to Boeve showing more power in pro ball than at Omaha? What was the transi...

Dan Zielinski of  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  breaks down the Brewers trade of ace right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes to the Orioles. Did the Brewers get a quality return for Burnes? What is the key piece in this trade? What does this mean of the Brewers playoff hopes? Follow Dan Zielinski ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanZielinski3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) and Baseball Prospect Journal ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheBPJournal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ) on Twitter....

Dan Zielinski of  ⁠⁠⁠⁠BaseballProspectJournal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  sits down with Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt. The Brewers drafted Pratt in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB draft and signed him to an overslot deal. What was the draft process like for Pratt? Did he expect to bypass his Ole Miss commitment for pro ball? What has he worked on this offseason? What are his expectations for his...