The Call Up is an MLB prospect podcast discussing everything from the biggest names in the Minor Leagues to the sleepers who should be on your radar. Prospect analyst and Justbaseball.com Co-Founder Aram Leighton will be interviewing some of the game's most notable prospects from all 30 teams as well as discussing his latest prospect rankings and biggest stories in the MiLB world.
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The Call Up | An MLB Prospect Podcast is an incredible podcast that I was introduced to by the guys at wildcard breaks, and I must say, it has exceeded all my expectations. The hosts of this podcast do a phenomenal job of delving into the world of baseball prospects and showcasing just how delightfully nerdy baseball can be at its core. As a baseball junky myself, I absolutely love hearing about prospects, and Just Baseball provides me with everything I need.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the Cards to Buy section. They not only discuss the top prospects to keep an eye on but also provide valuable insights on which cards to invest in. This section has been incredibly helpful for me as a collector, allowing me to make informed decisions on which cards are worth adding to my collection. The hosts have an impressive knowledge of the industry and their recommendations have been spot-on.
Another great aspect of The Call Up is the host himself, Aram Leighton. Not only does he have a passion for baseball that shines through in every episode, but his hosting skills are top-notch. His voice is captivating and he effortlessly guides listeners through each topic with ease. It's clear that he has a deep understanding of prospects and his enthusiasm is contagious. Leighton truly makes this podcast a joy to listen to.
While The Call Up excels in many areas, there are some minor drawbacks worth mentioning. Occasionally, there can be a bit too much focus on certain teams or players, which may not appeal to those who are looking for more broad coverage across all teams and prospects. However, this is only a minor issue and doesn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the podcast.
In conclusion, The Call Up | An MLB Prospect Podcast is an absolute gem for any baseball enthusiast looking to dive deeper into the world of prospects. With its informative Cards to Buy section and fantastic host Aram Leighton leading the way, this podcast is a must-listen. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, The Call Up has something to offer everyone. I can't recommend it enough and give it a well-deserved 5 stars.
Aram and Jack run through Just Baseball's All MiLB Team! With so many prospects to pick from, who had the best years and what set them apart? Also, some notable honorable mentions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack highlight each of the notable rookies and notable prospects who are playing in the postseason and break down what they think you can expect from them in 2024 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram breaks down the impressive AFL debuts of Ricky Tiedemann (Jays), Jackson Jobe (Tigers) and TK Roby (Cardinals) with detail on their pitch mix and data. Also some standout hitters through the first few games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack highlight the prospects being sent to the Arizona Fall League by each MLB team! Aram's piece on Jackson Jobe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack preview the extremely talented Arizona Fall League Rosters in part one of a two part episode! 0:00 Open 6:00 Red Sox 9:30 White Sox 11:50 Dodgers 13:55 Twins 18:00 Mets 20:00 Orioles 22:55 Cubs 27:25 Astros 31:05 Yankees 32:15 A's 39:45 Guardians 44:20 Marlins 47:15 Mariners 50:45 Padres 54:00 Rays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tigers top prospects Colt Keith and Justyn-Henry Malloy join the show to discuss their fantastic 2023 seasons, what clicked for them, their goals for 2023 and 2024 and much more! Also Aram provides some scheduling updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Highlighting notable pitching prospects who are ending the season on a strong note and what has been clicking for them including: Jackson Jobe, Jack Leiter, Wilmer Flores, Ty Madden, Bubba Chandler, Tink Hence, Marco Raya, Jairo Iriarte and others! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram highlights some top prospects who are finishing the year on a high note before Jack sits down with Pirates pitching prospect Quinn Priester! Check out Aram's CJ Abrams piece! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack answer your prospect questions submitted on Twitter (X) What is PCA going to mean for the Cubs? With Campusano is balling out now, who could you see having a similar type of emergence where they just need a chance and the talent is there? More info on Luis Lara. Full dive. Who is this kid? 18 years old and thriving in high A... could this kid end up being special? With Basallo getting promoted to double. Do you see the orioles holding onto him and having him as the backup catcher/ 1B option. Or shopping him in the coming years? How worried should we be about Tink Hence struggling in AA, after being sheltered? Do you have any concerns with Yiddi Cappe? He hasn't exactly set the world alight this season Which of the Mariners young shortstop prospects do you think will be the best out of Cole Young, Colt Emerson and Tai Peete? Get Your Just Baseball Merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the biggest breakout prospects in all of Minor League Baseball, Justice Bigbie joins the show to talk about what has clicked to the point that he is slashing .354/.416/.553 (166 wRC+), his journey from Western Carolina as a 19th round pick, his adjustment to the outfield from first base, goals ahead, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss the hottest hitters of August in the Minor Leagues as well as several very notable promotions including the top overall prospect Jackson Holliday being sent to Triple-A. Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack start with the surprising call up of Jasson Dominguez and what he can provide for the short term and longterm in the Bronx along with catcher Austin Wells. They also discuss the debut of Ronny Mauricio as well as other notable prospects promoted at other levels. Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blue Jays Rookie Davis Schneider joins the show to discuss his historic start to his big league career, his incredible journey through professional baseball and the powerful things he learned and overcame along the way. Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss Kyle Harrison's incredible home debut for the Giants before highlighting September call up candidates for all 30 MLB teams as rosters expand. Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack highlight Just Baseball's Top 10 Prospects in baseball! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack detail the exciting group of prospects in the 25-11 range on Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect Update. Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack highlight the debut of Giants LHP prospect Kyle Harrison before getting into prospects 40-26 on Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect Update. Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss the absurd promotion of Padres prospect Ethan Salas to Double-A and the call up of Giants LHP prospect Kyle Harrison before getting into prospects 60-41 on Just Baseball's Top 100 Update. Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss the aggressive promotion of Rays prospect Carson Williams from High-A to Triple-A before diving into prospects 80-61 on Just Baseball's Updated Top 100. Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just Baseball's Top 100 Update is LIVE on JustBaseball.com! Aram and Jack walk you through prospects 100-81 on the list. Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack jump all over the map on a slew of fun topics in a casual Friday episode. 0:00 Tyler Black Live Look Takeaways 5:40 Davis Schneider Incredible Debut 11:05 Get Dylan Crews Out of Low-A 19:20 AJ Smith-Shawver and Vaughn Grissom's Unique Situation 36:10 Taj Bradley Struggles 42:20 KBO Star Jung-Hoo Lee To Sign this Offseason Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack highlight some of the most notable prospect promotions across the minor leagues before getting into the debuts/assignments of some of the most exciting 2023 draftees. Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tigers top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe joins the show to discuss his hot start off of the IL and what is working for him on the bump. From his new cutter to the development of his changeup and journey from a high school shortstop to the top prep arm in the 2021 draft Jobe dives into it all! Live Video Breakdown With Jackson Jobe Get Your Just Baseball Merch Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest cards on ALT Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cardinals RHP prospect Gordon Graceffo joins the show to talk about his baseball journey from an underrated arm out of Villanova to a top 100 prospect knocking on the door of a big league debut. More on his adjustment to aggressive assignments, bouncing back from injury, and what he has been working on at the Triple-A level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack highlight the notable prospects moved at MLB's trade deadline including ranking the top 10 prospects who were traded. Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest trading cards at ALT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss the prospects moved in several notable trades as the deadline approaches before interviews with two of the more exciting pitching prospects in baseball: Jared Jones of the Pirates and Connor Phillips of the Reds. Research, buy, trade and sell the hottest trading cards at ALT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack go over Just Baseball's MLB Draft Grades fo all 30 MLB teams. Research, buy and sell the hottest trading cards in the hobby with ALT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack take you through Just Baseball's Seattle Mariners prospect rankings. With three first round picks added to the fold and some teenage prospects showing out at the lower levels, the Mariners farm is quietly regaining strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss the unique state of pitching prospects and why we see less and less on top 100 lists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack recap the other notable selections in the draft as well as discuss the teams that most creatively used their bonus pool money as signing bonus information has trickled in. Also a look at some notable prospect promotions to the big leagues as well as other minor league levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everything you need to know on the promotion of Endy Rodriguez for the Pirates and Christian Encarnacion-Strand for the Reds followed by Aram and Jack's All Star Week conversations with the man himself, Endy Rodriguez and Guardians LHP prospect Joey Cantillo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack take you through each first round pick with some thoughts on the selection with background on each player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack provide their final draft thoughts, including a last minute change to Just Baseball's Mock before recapping the Futures Game with some of the most impressive metrics and some fun takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Orioles prospect and Just Baseball top 100 prospect Coby Mayo joins the show to discuss his MONSTER season thus far in Double-A as well as his journey through pro ball. From his uptick in power this year to making the leap to Double-A, Mayo breaks it all down. Check out our live hitting breakdown with Coby Mayo as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss a recent Masyn Winn (Cardinals) live-look and the Orioles promoting Colton Cowser before diving into part two of Just Baseball's final mock draft! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack take you through part of of their 2023 MLB Mock Draft with picks 1-14! Some surprising underslot picks as well as some potential steals, find out what each team's draft strategy could be as well as a breakdown on each player selected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack break down the National League Futures Game Roster with how each prospect is trending heading into All Star Weekend! Read our detailed write-ups with statistics here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss the promotion of Reds prospects Noelvi Marte and Connor Phillips before breaking down the entire American League Futures Game Roster. From their background to how they have played this season, find out everything you need to know on these exciting players! Read the full article on the Futures Game Rosters here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack break down the dominant starts from who they think are the top two pitching prospects in the upcoming MLB Draft: Paul Skenes and Rhett Lowder, discuss the call ups of Gavin Williams (Guardians) and Nick Gonzales (Pirates), highlight the rapid ascension of Cade Horton and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss the dominant debut of Dodgers prospect Emmet Sheehan as well as former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis joining the Pirates before highlighting more than a dozen notable prospect promotions across every level. Join our weekly fantasy baseball league for free on Sorare MLB for a chance to win game tickets, merch, VIP experience and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss the promotion of Luis Matos and his in person look at Ben Brown! They also highlight a handful of prospects who are just about big league ready and discuss what it would take for them to get to the show. Join our weekly fantasy baseball league for free on Sorare MLB for a chance to win game tickets, merch, VIP experience and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack highlight some of the hottest prospects in the minor leagues both on the mound and at the plate. Luis Matos - OF - Giants Christian Encarnacion-Strand - 1B/3B - Reds Drew Thorpe - RHP - Yankees Clayton Beeter - RHP - Yankees Anthony Solometo - LHP - Pirates Tsung-Che Cheng - 2B/SS - Pirates Justin Crawford - OF - Phillies Tanner Schobel - UTIL - Twins Cooper Hjerpe - LHP - Cardinals Quincy Hamilton - OF - Astros Jack Leiter - RHP - Rangers Austin Shenton - 3B/1B - Rays Tommy Mace - - RHP - Guardians Jud Fabian - OF - Orioles Jace Jung - 2B - Tigers Jordan Lawlar - SS - Dbacks A.J. Vukovich - UTIL - Dbacks Tyler Locklear - 1B - Mariners Edwin Arroyo - 2B/SS - Reds Nick Yorke - 2B - Red Sox Michael Busch - INF - Dodgers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack discuss the debut of No. 1 prospect in baseball Elly De La Cruz off the top and then break down Just Baseball's recently published Brewers top prospect list! Join our weekly fantasy baseball league for free on Sorare MLB for a chance to win game tickets, merch, VIP experience and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack break down the impressive debut of Reds prospect Andrew Abbott and disappointing debut of Rangers prospect Bryan Woo as well as answer all of your mailbag questions below! Who gets called up first for the giants between Kyle harrison or Luis matos?! - @clayburnkatie • The best dodger pitching prospect ? @themadbritt • How should we evaluate struggling hitters in the Southern league? I just saw Mason Auer was hitting 132 and slugging 213. Didn't know that was possible @kaleb_l29 • Can Nathan martolla and Robbie smelling become too 100 prospects and could jake cronenworth and manny machado get like any prospects @kylestelter78 • If you could take any prospect and put them in any other system that you think they would have a better chance to succeed, who would it he and why. For example, taking Jordan walker and putting him on the yanks because they so badly need outfield offense - @espnraw85 • F,M,K: Mason Miller, Bryce Miller, Bobby Miller @dodgersintern • Would love some talk on Yu-Min Lin. Obviously he's striking out the world but what are the movement profiles and data like? @68kf8wqqfq • Who do you view as the better prospect, royce Lewis or brooks Lee, and why? @larnachenjoyer • How should we evaluate Jack Leiter's recent success? Is he a top 100 prospect again if he replicates this production over the next month? @ANTfuuuz • Which catching prospect can the Marlins trade for that will start for the team right away? If the catching market in the big is as dry as it is, why not shoot for the minors. @kevin_barral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baseball America MLB Draft and College Baseball Writer Peter Flaherty joins the show to break down the top prospects in July's MLB Draft as well as some early discussion around how the first round could shake out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack highlight the top prospects in the Miami Marlins system ranked on Justbaseball.com! Still pitching heavy at the top, who are some position player prospects who can break through? Join our weekly fantasy baseball league for free on Sorare MLB for a chance to win game tickets, merch, VIP experience and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aram and Jack highlight prospects for each National League team who deserve more attention! Join our weekly fantasy baseball league for free on Sorare MLB for a chance to win game tickets, merch, VIP experience and more! Open: 0:00 Braves: 4:15 Mets: 9:05 Marlins: 14:00 Phillies: 18:20 Nationals: 23:00 Brewers: 27:20 Pirates: 33:50 Cubs: 41:30 Cardinals: 43:50 Reds: 46:30 Dodgers: 50:00 Diamondbacks: 53:50 Giants: 57:30 Padres: 1:00:10 Rockies: 1:02:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices