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The Call Up | An MLB Prospect Podcast

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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 and Triple-A Broadcaster Jack McMullen interview some of the game's most notable prospects from all 30 teams, break down Just Baseball's latest prospect rankings and highlight biggest stories in the MiLB world.

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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 and Triple-A Broadcaster Jack McMullen interview some of the game's most notable prospects from all 30 teams, break down Just Baseball's latest prospect rankings and highlight biggest stories in the MiLB world.

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275 | Christian Scott Called Up, Other Prospect Headlines

5/3/2024
Aram and Jack discuss the call up of Mets pitching prospect Christian Scott before touching on a handful of exciting prospect headlines. Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Intro: 0:00 Christian Scott: 2:20 Jonah Tong: 13:50 Max Meyer: 16:25 AJ Smith-Shawver: 25:50 Hurston Waldrep: 32:40 Tink Hence: 36:50 Junior Caminero: 41:35 Kyle Manzardo: 51:15 Coby Mayo: 55:05 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:02:25

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274 | Buy or Sell Hot Starts (Hitters), Paul Skenes Dominates Again

5/1/2024
Aram and Jack discuss Paul Skenes' impressive start as he is stretched out to six innings (as well as Alek Manoah's surprisingly strong start opposite of him) before breaking into hitting prospects who are off to a good start and whether Aram is buying or selling their early performance. Check out Aram's first weekly MiLB recap Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:04:40

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273 | Big League Call Ups and Other Prospect Promotions

4/30/2024
Aram and Jack discuss the call up of Joey Loperfido and Addison Barger before discussing several other notable promotions. Also, when can we reasonably see Jackson Holliday back up? Check out Aram's first weekly MiLB recap Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Joey Loperfido: 8:10 Jordan Beck: 19:25 Addison Barger: 26:30 Cade Horton: 32:30 Ty Madden: 36:45 Jonah Tong: 39:55 Jackson Holliday: 47:50 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:57:30

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272 | MLB Mock Draft 2.0

4/26/2024
Aram and Jack walk through Just Baseball's MLB Mock Draft 2.0. A new No. 1, a several new names in the top 10 and some players who have fallen out of the first round, the guys update you on the draft trends as we inch closer to mid July! Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:12:28

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271 | Tigers Top Prospects for 2024

4/25/2024
Aram and Jack discuss the Detroit Tigers top prospects for 2024 and the overall state of the farm system! Intro: 0:00 Names to Watch: 3:30 Dillon Dingler: 16:10 Paul Wilson: 19:00 Keider Montero: 21:30 Hao-Yu Lee: 24:28 Justice Bigbie: 27:29 Josue Briceño: 35:07 Justyn-Henry Malloy: 40:00 Sawyer Gipson-Long: 45:00 Troy Melton: 50:56 Ty Madden: 53:30 Kevin McGonigle: 57:40 Jace Jung: 1:01:20 Max Clark: 1:06:09 Colt Keith: 1:12:21 Jackson Jobe: 1:16:38 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:24:05

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270 | Jackson Holliday's Struggles, Imminent Big Leaguers

4/22/2024
Aram and Jack dive into Jackson Holliday's struggles before highlighting top prospects who can get called up soon. Jackson Holliday: 0:00 Hitters: 16:16 Pitchers: 47:51 Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:14:46

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269 | Cardinals Prospect Thomas Saggese Joins the Show!

4/20/2024
Aram and Jack work through some notable pitching performances at the lower levels this week, including Atlanta's Owen Murphy, Kansas City's Ben Kudrna, and St. Louis' Quinn Mathews. Then, Just Baseball's No. 60 prospect, Thomas Saggese, joins for a chat about his offensive development, defensive adjustments, and more (45:05)! Download the Gametime app and redeem code JUSTBASEBALL for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply) Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:04:54

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268 | Mets Top Prospects For 2024

4/18/2024
Aram and Jack discuss Just Baseball's Mets top prospects list for 2024. The strongest the farm has looked in some time, what has changed from a drafting and development perspective and how does this now deeper farm stack up? Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:23:27

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267 | Top 100 Prospect Mailbag

4/15/2024
Aram and Jack answer your top 100 list related questions for April's mailbag! I know you guys have Colt Emerson at 46. Do you guys see him moving up the list by the end of the year? - @Jpow1234four on TwitterAre we ready to put Skenes as the clear top pitching prospect in the game after his dominant start to the AAA season? - @TheRealBrady22 on TwitterCarson Williams is having a good start at AA with better control to his K%. Is it minor blip or legitimate gain in his contact rate? - @Ch4Rleys on Twitterwith like 10 prospects graduating soon who are names we should expect to see replace them - @kylestelter78 on TwitterIs there anyone outside the top 60 right now that you see having a reasonable chance to be a number one prospect in baseball? - @mattflakes10 on Instagram Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:16:31

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266 | Early Season Prospect Performers

4/12/2024
Aram and Jack discuss the prospects who are off to hot starts across each level and the call up of Blue Jays IFA signing Yariel Rodriguez. Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:12:41

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265 | Paul Skenes Joins the Show! Plus, Jackson Holliday Gets the Call

4/10/2024
Aram and Jack open with the news that Just Baseball's No. 1 overall prospect, Jackson Holliday, got the call to join the Baltimore Orioles for his MLB debut. Then after a quick scan of the starting pitching heat sheet, Jack sits down with Paul Skenes for a 30 minute conversation about his baseball upbringing, his pitch arsenal, and more! Intro: 0:00 Jackson Holliday: 6:22 Pitcher Heat Sheet: 25:10 Paul Skenes Interview: 37:16 Check out Aram's top pitching prospect roundup Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:05:51

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264 | Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospects: 10-1

4/9/2024
Aram and Jack dive into Just Baseball's top 10 prospects for 2024! What separates each of these extremely talented players when the gap may be razor thin? Check out Aram's top pitching prospect roundup. Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:20:03

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263 | Conversations with Chase Dollander and Kumar Rocker

4/8/2024
Rockies first rounder Chase Dollander and Rangers first rounder Kumar Rocker join the show! Dollander on what he worked on during the offseason to get back to his elite form, in addition to a new curveball that he added in preparation for pro ball, before touching on a range of topics from pitching at altitude to what makes his arsenal unique. (6:30) Rocker updates us on his recovery from Tommy John surgery, his unique draft process, what clicked for him out of the gate in pro ball and being reunited with his Vanderbilt teammate Jack Leiter. (18:45) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:23:15

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262 | The Most Loaded Minor League Rosters For 2024

4/5/2024
Aram and Jack discuss the top Minor League teams at each level for 2024. Which teams should you be tapped into and why? Subscribe to bonus Call Up Episodes! Intro: 0:00 Triple-A: 3:22 Double-A: 14:43 High-A: 29:00 Low-A: 39:54 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:53:08

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261 | Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospects 25-11

4/4/2024
Aram and Jack discuss the Norfolk Tides historic offensive start and the A's playing in Sacramento before diving into prospect 25-11 on Just Baseball's Top 100 list! Subscribe to Bonus Call Up Episodes! Follow our new Instagram! Norfolk: 0:00 Sacramento A’s: 7:44 Matt Shaw: 14:05 Cole Young: 21:46 Ethan Salas: 26:18 Andrew Painter: 32:25 Cade Horton: 40:51 Pete Crow-Armstrong: 47:09 Colt Keith: 52:37 Jordan Lawlar: 56:43 Chase DeLauter: 1:01:32 Colson Montgomery: 1:07:00 Roman Anthony: 1:10:41 Jasson Dominguez: 1:15:24 Coby Mayo: 1:19:15 Samuel Basallo: 1:24:05 Dylan Crews: 1:28:12 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:34:55

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260 | Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospects: 40-26

4/2/2024
Aram and Jack break down prospects 40-26 on Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect list! Intro: 0:00 Jett Williams: 5:09 Colton Cowser: 12:06 Emmanuel Rodriguez: 21:29 Carson Williams: 27:38 Kyle Teel: 36:38 Ricky Tiedemann: 41:32 Jacob Misiorowski: 47:52 Josue De Paula: 52:53 Robby Snelling: 56:33 Jeferson Quero: 1:00:00 Marcelo Mayer: 1:02:34 Owen Caissie: 1:06:11 Adael Amador: 1:09:42 Spencer Jones: 1:12:56 Max Clark: 1:16:49 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:22:28

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259 | Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospects: 55-41, Triple-A Opening Weekend Takeaways

4/1/2024
Aram and Jack discuss their takeaways from Triple-A Opening Weekend including impressive outings from Paul Skenes in Jack Leiter (1:00) before breaking into prospects 55-41 on Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect list. Subscribe to bonus call up episodes here! Tommy Troy: 24:30 Joey Ortiz: 28:45 Heston Kjerstad: 33:30 Kyle Manzardo: 38:40 Brooks Lee: 33:40 Andy Pages: 49:30 Victor Scott II: 58:25 Mick Abel: 1:06:40 Kyle Harrison: 1:09:50 Colt Emerson: 1:13:40 Dylan Lesko: 1:17:00 Jared Jones: 1:21:00 Dalton Rushing: 1:23:40 Xavier Isaac: 1:28:00 Curtis Mead: 1:31:00 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:36:23

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258 | Breakout Prospects For 2024

3/31/2024
Intro: 0:00 Hitters: Braylin Tavera: 6:19, Cole Carrigg: 9:42, Walker Martin: 13:17, Ramon Ramirez: 18:10, Zyhir Hope: 20:27, Alfonsin Rosario: 23:18, Jefferson Rojas: 26:32, Kevin Mcgonigle: 27:11, Yophery Rodriguez: 29:12, Yoeilin Cespedes: 32:19, Colton Ledbetter: 34:32, Caleb Durbin: 38:02, Pitchers Blake Burkhalter: 42:38, Luis Perales: 46:28, Sean Sullivan: 49:37, Ty Floyd: 53:04, Cole Schoenwetter: 55:46, Alex Clemmey: 56:42, Nolan McLean: 59:59, Henry Lalane: 1:03:14, Thomas Harrington/David Matoma: 1:06:54 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:09:23

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257 | Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospects: 70-56

3/29/2024
Aram and Jack break down prospects 70-56 on Just Baseball's top 100 prospect list. Follow our new instagram! Intro: 0:00 Jace Jung: 2:30 Luis Lara: 8:20 Drew Gilbert: 16:04 Edgar Quero: 19:15 Austin Wells: 24:00 Noah Schultz: 28:50 Ceddanne Rafaela: 33:00 Chase Hampton: 36:00 Rhett Lowder: 41:10 Harry Ford: 48:40 Thomas Saggese: 52:50 Termarr Johnson: 59:30 Drew Thorpe: 1:04:20 Brady House: 1:12:00 AJ Smith-Shawver: 1:15:50 Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @aramleighton8, @jack_mcmullen11 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:21:12

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256 | Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospects: 85-71

3/26/2024
Aram and Jack do a deep dive into prospects No. 85-71 on Just Baseball's Top 100 MLB Prospects For The 2024 Season. Intro/Plate Discipline Grade: 0:00 Jeferson Rojas: 10:45 Noble Meyer: 15:06 Kevin Alcantara: 19:34 Connor Phillips: 24:59 Jairo Iriarte: 29:39 Arjun Nimmala: 35:16 BREAK AT 38:05 Bubba Chandler: 40:48 Christian Scott: 47:04 Orelvis Martinez: 53:29 Everson Pereira: 59:22 Ivan Herrera: 1:06:19 Chase Dollander: 1:11:04 Sebastian Walcott: 1:14:53 Tyler Black: 1:19:00 Michael Busch: 1:22:24 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-call-up-an-mlb-prospect-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:24:55