Future Projection

Episode 197: Which Late Picks Have Superstar Potential?

July 21, 2026·31 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Ben and Carlos break open the listener mailbag to answer questions about a number of topics including: Are teams changing their priorities for pitching stats? How does the 75% bonus minimum work in practice? Why do some players get significant over-slot deals? And which players outside of the top two rounds do we think have superstar potential?—Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro(2:10) Are teams shifting pitcher draft evaluations from game stats to advanced stats?(12:20) How were the Braves and Red Sox able to go below 75%?(18:30) Why did the Nationals go so far over slot to sign Luke Williams?(24:30) What player outside the top two rounds has superstar potential?—Do you have feedback for the show or want to ask us a  question? Email us: futureprojection@baseballamerica.com.Future Projection Twitter: @FutureProPodBen's Twitter: @BenBadlerCarlos's Twitter: @CarlosACollazoBaseball America Website—SEAT GEEKUse our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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