WAF 27: Prospecting with Trevor Hooth

Wins Above Fantasy

English - August 18, 2021 13:11 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
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Previous Episode: WAF 26: Stretch-Run Strategy

Next Episode: WAF 28: Schedule Scouting

Van and Steve are joined by Trevor Hooth of Prospects Live (and formerly of Pitcher List) to talk prospects with a focus on which under the radar minor league players can help you in redraft leagues this year. Plus an overall discussion on what to look for when scouting prospects and what tools Trevor focuses on most for fantasy prospects. Finally, a bonus "Trevor's Guys" to keep an eye on in the minors.

Rundown

3:04 Trevor introduction & current projects

7:50 Flooish Baseball's inspiration and stat line scouting

9:39 How to look for peripheral prospects

13:00 Trevor's process and tools translating to stats

15:11 Stats to look for when looking for prospects and

18:51 Age and difference in levels in the minors

23:33 The importance of hit tool

28:40 Potential Prospect impacts: Jake Meyers (HOU)

33:18 Jose Barrero (CIN)

38:30 Jacob Robson (DET)

42:19 Michael Stefanic (LAA)