Episode 173: Mailbag—What College Coaches Look For In Recruiting

On today’s mailbag episode, Ben and Carlos take questions on projection vs. present skill for college recruits, Joshua Gonzalez vs. Luis Hernandez for the Giants, fielding percentage as a tool for evaluating college shortstops, Will Gasparino and Mason Edwards and the stats that matter for high school players.

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Time Stamps:

• (0:50) Do college coaches look for projection or present ability?
• (10:20) Will Josuar Gonzalez or Luis Hernandez be the better long-term Giants SS?
• (15:00) Is there value in weighing fielding percentage for college shortstops?
• (20:40) Why no Will Gasparino or Mason Edwards on your recent rising prospects piece?
• (29:30) What are the stats and numbers that matter for high school players?

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