Ben and Carlos follow up on last episode’s conversation on the ABS system and how players and coaches are taking it so far. The two then talk about the spring breakout rosters being released before pivoting into Ben’s recent trip to the Dominican Republic to scout 'em up. 

After that, the two talk about a handful of prospects who are making noise in spring training, including the Yankees duo of George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones, plus our first pro look at flamethrowing righthander Chase Burns.

Finally the two talk about the wide open nature of the top of the 2025 draft class, talk through a few of their current favorites for the first overall pick (plus a few dark horse options) and then take listener questions. 

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Time Stamps

• (0:00) ABS follow up
• (12:00) Spring breakout series
• (15:00) Ben’s trip to the DR
• (37:00) George Lombard Jr.
• (44:00) A Spencer Jones swing change
• (51:30) Chase Burns
• (1:01:00) The 1-1 race in the draft
• (1:25:00) Ben’s dark horse pick
• (1:33:00) Listener questions

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