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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Ben and Carlos give their final thoughts on an epic World Baseball Classic, then turn their eyes towards prospects and spring training. The two talk about some of the top hitters who have played well this spring, plus a couple of notable pitching prospects who might have made key additions to their arsenals for 2026.

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Time Stamps:

• (0:30) Final WBC talk
• (8:45) Spring training talk
• (14:20) Jesus Made
• (18:30) Colt Emerson
• (27:00) Bryce Eldridge
• (30:40) Samuel Basallo
• (33:50) Charlie Condon
• (50:00) Joshua Baez
• (53:00) Braden Montgomery
• (55:00) Sam Antonacci
• (57:40) Hagen Smith
• (1:00:45) Didier Fuentes

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Ben and Carlos break open the listener mailbag and answer questions on a trio of young Cardinals shortstops, why Brady Harris might be slipping in the draft and how his risk and upside compares to Kevin Roberts Jr., whether or not Elian Pena has a chance to be a top 25 prospect and what changes we would make to the draft broadcast.

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Time Stamps:

• (1:20) Can you compare and contrast Yairo Padilla, Miguel Hernandez & Sebastian Dos Santos?
• (6:50) Why is Brady Harris slipping and how does his risk compare to Kevin Roberts Jr.?
• (13:10) Will Mets SS Elian Pena be a top 25 prospect this time next year?
• (16:15) What changes would you guys make to the draft presentation?

Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.

Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPod

Ben's Twitter: @BenBadler

Carlos's Newsletter: Fringe Average

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