Extra Bases with Bristol & Booth

On this episode of Extra Bases, Jason Bristol and Jeremy Booth digest the latest news and rumors involving the Astros.

 00:45-12:10 Is this the most worrisome period for Astros fans since the start of the 2017 season?

12:15-14:12 Jeremy defends the Astros bonus allocation from 2019 draft

14:13-20:34  Highest probability to win World Series, per Baseball-Reference.com

20:35-23:39  Which player would Jeremy acquire at trade deadline?

23:40-28:40 Scouting report flashback from 2015: Mike Yastrzemski

28:41-33:55  Review of New Balance Future Stars Series 2020 Nationals Week in Cypress, TX

 

Watch entire episode online: https://youtu.be/Bi8qYF01dLA

Bristol and Booth are in-studio for the recording of podcast on July 3, 2019.

1:00-8:58 Report: Astros are interested in Matt Boyd. Should Houston finally part with Kyle Tucker?

8:59-13:36 The Astros lack of pitching depth is now apparent, says Booth

13:37-19:01 Kyle Tucker's immediate future with Houston. Will he still be a member of the Astros organization on August 2?

19:25-23:48 Booth on the deaths of Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Tony Robichaux and Tyler Skaggs

23:50-32:45 Jeremy’s 2015 scouting report on Infielder David Fletcher, now a member of the Angels

Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/3CXHg0RKxeM

Extra Bases with Bristol and Booth returns with a focus on fan safety; Justin Verlander's penchant for allowing home runs; the biggest surprises in Major League Baseball and, of course, another deep dive into the Houston Astros' 2019 draft class.

0:30-7:00 Fan safety and Chicago White Sox increasing netting to foul poles. Bristol can't stand some fans' 'tough guy' attitudes

7:01-11:05 Why is Justin Verlander allowing so many home runs in 2019

11:06-11:53 Jeremy's biggest surprise in 2019: Chicago White Sox

11:54-12:40 Jason's biggest surprise in 2019: Lucas Giolito

12:41-14:40 Jeremy recalls scouting Giolito, the high school pitcher

14:42-19:59 Developing young pitchers like Giolito

20:00-33:05 Has Jeremy's view of the Astros' 2019 draft class changed, given the how Houston allocated the club's bonus pool?

33:06-38:29 Astros prospect Seth Beer is struggling against left-handed pitching. Will he simply be a platoon player?

Watch the entire episode: https://youtu.be/PIHDdBzfw2w

Extra Bases is back with its post-draft edition. Like last year, former big league scout Jeremy Booth is less than enthused with the Houston Astros' efforts.

0:40-2:48 Braves reportedly sign Dallas Keuchel. Did Keuchel overplay his hand?

2:50-3:44 Jeremy Booth is baffled by Astros' drafting philosophy

3:45-7:20 Booth dissects Astros' first round choice, Cal catcher Korey Lee

7:21-23:04 Are the Astros' recent drafts 'underwhelming?'

23:05-24:49 Kory Lee in the Northwoods League

24:50-27:26 2019 draft picks from Program 15/New Balance Future Stars Series; Indians select Daniel Espino in first round

27:28-31:12 Flashback: Jeremy's 2013 scouting report on Trey Mancini

31:13-34:30 Astros 2019 draft and more on Lee

 

Watch the entire podcast: https://youtu.be/Y3IxavE51nY

KHOU 11 News anchor Jason Bristol and former major league scout Jeremy Booth are back to discuss all things baseball, with a focus on the Houston Astros.

0:40-5:40 the impact of Carlos Correa rib fracture

5:41-9:34 Do the Astros have enough depth to remain the first place

9:35–10:51 Jeremy’s report on Jack Mayfield

10:57-11:52 Astros rotation behind Verlander and Cole

11:53-13:52 Jeremy’s review of Corbin Martin

13:57-14:52 MLB Draft preview

14:53-17:38 Astros preference in first round

17:39-18:56 Cy Ranch pitching prospects JJ Goss and Matt Thompson

18:57-21:20 Prep pitching prospect Daniel Espino

21:21-24:06 San Jacinto College pitcher Jackson Rutledge, the top JUCO prospect in nation

24:07-28:11 Bristol’s must-pick for the Astros later in the draft

28:12-29:53 Reaction to how rain impacted Mike Trout’s draft status

29:54-36:05 MLB moving away from Trackman

36:06-39:11 Jeremy reviews his 2015 Garrett Stubbs scouting report

39:12-40:54 Top draft prospects from Jeremy’s New Balance Future Star Series’ International Week event

40:55-41:52 Jason’s Baseball America admission on publication’s recent format change

 

Watch online: https://youtu.be/kavB-aVL3cw

KHOU 11 News anchor Jason Bristol and former major league scout Jeremy Booth are back to discuss all things baseball, with a focus on the Houston Astros.

0:00-4:30 Astros offense one of the best ever?

4:40-8:00 Corbin Martin: Long-term answer in the rotation

8:05-9:05 Jeremy scouting Corbin Martin

9:10-14:00 Will the Rays make an in-season deal to bolster team

14:01-17:20 Listener question: When will Astros cut to cord on Tyler White?

17:25-21:30 Scouts' takes on Astros prospect Yordan Alvarez

21:31-23:00 Booth scouting report flashback: 2015 report on Scott Kingery

23:05-24:25 Evaluating prospects whom play multiple positions

24:45-29:10 Program 15 introduces 'world combine'

29:15-31:30 Tackling the bathroom baseball trivia book

 

Watch online: https://youtu.be/z-mUWNDkRRg

Bristol and Booth are back and recording at the KHOU 11 News studio in Houston.

0:45 Barstool Sports praises Jeremy's 2013 scouting report on Tim Anderson

4:30 Tim Anderson's bat flip and the Royals' reaction

7:04 Measuring the Astros against the best, not the AL West

13:10 Biggest surprises thus far for Astros

15:15 Weak spot in Astros' batting order

17:00 What's wrong with some of baseball's aces?

19:43 What does it mean to a scout to have a report seen and praised by the public?

29:00 Reviewing Jeremy's 2013 scouting report on Dominic Smith

35:00 Reviewing the 2013 MLB Draft

 

Watch online: https://youtu.be/UU9Hn3YS7o4

KHOU 11 anchor Jason Bristol and former major league scout Jeremy Booth discuss all things free agency and 2019, prior to the Houston Astros announcing Lance McCullers Jr. is out for the season after undergoing elbow surgery.

Watch online: https://youtu.be/eDTdj07WvmQ