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Recently, teams like the White Sox have been placing an emphasis on drafting "hometown" players. I've always wondered whether players drafted by their hometown team produced more value or had a higher success rate of reaching the big leagues. So I researched it...

The One That Got Away...

Is drafting hometown prospects really a good strategy?

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The One That Got Away...

Is drafting hometown prospects really a good strategy?

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It turns out whiff rate, outside of elite outliers, doesn't move the needle in the Draft. Average EV however, is a significant determining factor of draft position. 2018-2026 first round picks: 19.1% Whiff 92.9 Avg. EV 2018-2026 4th-6th round picks: 20.5% Whiff 89.4 Avg. EV

💎NEW EPISODE💎 Colorado Rockies General Manager Josh Byrnes joins the show. 💎Big changes in player development 💎Marrying PD w/scouting 💎A blossoming farm system, breakouts 💎New draft philosophy 💎The top of the 2027 Draft Plus, Chase Fralick, No. 1 pick?

Ep. 247: Colorado Rockies General Manager Josh Byrnes Joins the Show | Over-Slot : The MLB Draft Podcast

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What makes a first round college bat these days? What trends are we seeing in college bats drafted high each summer? Is hit tool REALLY the separator? Perhaps more importantly... with those trends in mind, which players are due to shoot up boards this spring?

What Makes A First Round College Bat These Days?

What metrics, trends and dead giveaways are the markers for a future first round college bat?

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Have you checked out Over-Slot's player pages yet? EVERY player has their own Statcast-inspired visual packages for every year going all the way back to HIGH SCHOOL. High school prospects, too! This, plus so much more... 9 days until the 2027 MLB Draft odds become clear...

Interesting observation: While Max EV of drafted top-150 pick college bats continues to trend upward, so too does chase rate. Teams seem to be more and more willing to sacrifice swing decisions for raw power potential. That said, 2026 was the biggest YoY chase% drop since 2022.

The Washington State Cougars, who are 39-point favorites, up 7 with 90 seconds left in the half…… are electing to run the clock out. Pathetic.

I should have gone to Emerald Queen Casino and bet my mortgage on Duquesne covering.

The summer is nearly over, and household names have teaken shape in the scouting industry. But I have 15 high school shortstops you should circle as candidates for big springs and draft-risers. And the data supports it...

The Climb: 15 High School Shortstops Ready to Rise Before July

The 2027 class is deep up the middle. These are the names I'm betting move.

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💎NEW EPISODE💎 Seattle Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting Scott Hunter joins the show to discuss the 2026 Draft. Surprises, Ace Reese, hidden gems, and more. Plus, his thoughts on the CBA, changes to the Draft and the 2027 Draft. Also, making the case for Landon Hairston at 1.1.

Ep. 246: Seattle Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting Scott Hunter Joins The Show | Over-Slot : The MLB Draft Podcast

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TODAY on the Over-Slot Podcast. Seattle Mariners VP of Amateur Scouting Scott Hunter joins the show to discuss a wild, unpredictable 2026 Draft, hidden gems found along the way, the CBA, and a look forward toward the 2027 Draft and its talents. Out at 2pm PST.

The odds have finally inverted. The Seattle Mariners now have a better chance of landing the No. 1 pick in the 2027 Draft (4.51%) than they do of making the playoffs (1.8%).

On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox announced scouting director Mike Shirley was leaving the organization. What happened? How did we get here? More pressing -- who will replace him leading the charge toward the 2027 Draft? There's some prime candidates to consider.

Who Is The Chicago White Sox Next Scouting Director?

Who will succeed Mike Shirley?

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What tool does Caden Pinnick have?

West Virginia bluechip Gavin Kelly was the breakout star of 2026. A 1.200+ OPS and 19 HR put him on the map as a potential top ten pick in 2027. But you'd never know. He refuses labels or limits. Humility and a chip on his shoulder keeps him building...

2027 MLB Draft Show - Gavin Kelly

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After 6 long months of Seattle Mariners baseball, the day of our savior has finally arrived. Let’s go, Sam Darno… oh, what’s that?

Ruling a quarterback OUT in a game before halftime is ominous for what that diagnosis could be.