Prospects for Success

In this episode, Quenton and Michael talk about some of the "unwritten rules" of the game of baseball, how they may have changed over the years, and whether we think they should still be followed!

Prospect League Commissioner, David Brauer, joins us to talk a little about the past, present, and future of the Prospect League. We get into some of the on-the-field and off-the-field responsibilities. And, the Commissioner takes his turn on the Texas Pete Hotter Hot Sauce "Hotter Hot "Seat!

The 2024 Prospect League Season is two weeks old. What have we learned? What do we still want to see? Which teams are surprising us, positive and negative? And, the debut of our new feature "Woop Woop or Womp Womp?"

What are you looking forward to in the 2024 season? Which teams do you think will win their division? Will the new teams make some noise? We know a new champion will be crowned in the West, but will the Paints continue their dominance of the East? We mention some returning players, and some new teams, to look out for this summer!

Quenton and Michael put a bow on the 2023 Prospect League season, and reflect on the Chillicothe Paints best-of-3 series win over the Quincy Gems. Then, we take a look at the current and future state of the Prospect League Hall of Fame. Who do you think should be inducted next in the Prospect League Hall of Fame?

Let's get ready for Season 3 of Prospects for Success! Quenton and Michael are back with everything you need to get ready for the 2024 Prospect League summer collegiate wood-bat season!

Scott Montesano, play-by-play voice of the Alton River Dragons, joins us to talk about the 2022 championship, "Unfinished Business," and the fun of a job talking about baseball!

Quenton and Michael discuss what has impressed them most in the first few games of the 2023 season, agree on which new team will have the better record, and disagree on who will win the 2023 championship - hint: NEITHER of them are looking for a repeat champion!

“Hot Stove” edition! We discuss the thrilling end to the 2022 Prospect League season, and the final series between the Chillicothe Paints and the Alton River Dragons!

We talk about the 2022 Prospect League Playoffs and the final series between the Chillicothe Paints and Alton River Dragons. Also, we discuss our favorite baseball movies, and Quenton interviews… …Chief Krazy Horse???

We interview Lafayette Aviators' outfielder, Brandon Daniels, and we talk about transitioning from 1B to OF, playing ball in the midwest vs. the south, the first thing he would do at Wrigley Field, the importance of faith in baseball and life, and... Roll Tide or War Eagle???

In this episode, we interview Jack Lang, player for the Lafayette Aviators during the 2021 and 2022 Prospect League seasons. We talk about interacting with the fans, the time he struck out a future Tennessee Volunteer(!), and what's next after an injury has ended his summer baseball season.

We give our thoughts on the first half of the 2022 Prospect League season, and who we think will join the four teams who have already qualified for the playoffs. We also talk about our favorite place to sit in the ballpark for a game, and Quenton remarks on the difference in average attendance between the two Ohio-based Prospect League Teams.

**TECHNICAL ISSUE** Due to user error on Michael's part, there was a bad echo in Ryan's part of the audio. We cleaned it up about the best we could, but we will look at re-recording this episode to get a higher quality version. It sounds like we were interviewing him through the stadium PA microphone -phone -phone.... We talk with Ryan Kearney, broadcaster with the O'Fallon Hoots, about his first season with the team, the differences between gameday operations for baseball and hockey, and the best places to get food in The Windy City!

Who is making a late move to grab the first half title in their division, and an automatic spot in the playoffs? Also, we talk about league attendance, our favorite fan-participation games, and we give our best attempts at West Virginia Miners' Coach Tim Epling's trademark "Dang!" exclamation. Who does it better, Quenton or Michael??

We are halfway through the first half of the season already!  Who is leading each division?  Who will hold on to win the first half, and who will falter?  Also, we talk about what our walkup music would be, and Quenton lets Michael know what he thinks of his 80s-inspired choice!

Two weeks in! We talk about which team is surprising us at the bottom of their division, and which players are having a great season so far (hint: it's Nick Lallathin, Eddie Leon, and DJ Anderson!). We also consider if anyone can catch the Alton River Dragons, and give our thoughts on the possible team names for the Jackon, TN, team joining the Prospect League in 2023!

First game of the season between the Miners and Paints, and it was a wild one just like we predicted! Shoutouts to Miners' players Nathan Riddle and Alex Christie. Plus, we talk about Prospect League baseball park food, and remember a friend from VA Memorial Stadium who passed away during the off-season.

(Rough audio due to bad mic….) Reactions to Champion City Kings at Chillicothe Paints (6/2/22), and our thoughts on the "King of the Wabash" trophy. What other teams should have an in-season trophy competition?

Quenton and Michael make their picks for who will win each division, and the 2022 Prospect League championship. Plus, which players are we looking forward to watching? What rules would we change? And what city should get a Prospect League team?

Quenton and Michael are fans of Prospect League baseball. In this podcast, we bring you our thoughts and perspectives on the best collegiate summer league out there!