Ben and Carlos talk about how the top of the composition of the 2025 draft class compares with 2024. The two discuss Coby Mayo’s comments about being reassigned to Triple-A Norfolk for what will be his third year at the level. The bulk of the show is spent on a discussion about “scouting the scouts.” What’s the value? What are the risks associated with it forming or changing your own opinions on players? They then talk about a listener question regarding technology’s impact on scouting.

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Time Stamps

• (0:00) Housekeeping on the 2025 draft rankings process
• (5:30) This year’s HS shortstops compared to Konnor Griffin
• (7:30) Jamie Arnold vs. Hagen Smith vs. Chase Burns
• (10:00) The composition of the top of the draft
• (17:00) Coby Mayo
• (28:40) Scouting the scouts
• (47:00) How much has technology changed the game?

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