Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast

Nick and Burke go in depth on the first 2080 Baseball Mock Draft for the 2018 MLB Draft class, covering the first 43 picks spanning the first round, supplemental-first round, and compensation A round.

In Part 1 of this extended episode, Dave DeFreitas, Adam McInturff and Nick Faleris discuss their picks for position players and pitchers of the month for April, plus three breakout candidates to watch for May.

In Episode 02.05, Nick, Adam, Dave and Burke discuss some standout Midwest League prospects, including Brendan McKay (Rays), Nick Allen (Athletics), Juan Yepez (Cardinals) and Alex Kirilloff (Twins). In segment two Nick and Burke chat about four high school draft arms in action last week, including Kumar Rocker, Ethan Hankins, Austin Becker and Slade Cecconi. 

Nick, Dave and Adam talk Walker Buehler (RHP, Dodgers) promotion and a trio of east coast prospect Adam has seen up close in early 2018 action. The second half of the show features Brian Sakowski from Perfect Game USA, with Brian and Burke sharing in-depth thoughts on some potential first rounders from the Kentucky/Florida series. Segment 1 00:00:00 - Introduction. 00:03:15 - Walker Buehler (RHP, Dodgers) promotion. 00:09:30 - Juan Soto (OF, Nationals (Class A Hagerstown)) discussion. 00:14:45 - Soto vs Victor Robles (OF, Nationals) discussion. 00:22:00 - Khalil Lee (OF, Royals (High A Wilmington)) discussion; Michael Brantley (OF, Indians) comp. 00:30:00 - Hunter Harvey (RHP, Orioles (Double-A Bowie)) discussion. Segment 2 00:38:45 - Guest Brian Sakowski, Perfect Game USA. 00:42:15 - Brady Singer (RHP, Univ. of Florida) discussion. 00:47:00 - Jackson Kowar (Univ. of Florida discussion. 00:51:45 - Ranking the recent Gators draft arms. 00:57:15 - Jonathan India (Univ. of Floria) discussion. 01:07:30 - Griffin

Nick, Dave and Adam briefly discuss recent MLB action before welcoming to the show Jared Wyllys for a discussion of White Sox power-armed prospect Dylan Cease and some mechanical adjustments the righty has been implementing. Next, John Eshleman joins the show to discuss his recent California League scouting trip and notes on Reggie Lawson (RHP, Padres), Daulton Varsho (C, DBacks) and Jeren Kendall (OF, Dodgers). Segment 1 00:00:00 - Introduction. 00:01:30 - Bartolo Colon near-perfect game. 00:03:15 - Jake Junis discussion. 00:08:00 - Dansby Swanson discussion.  Segment 2 00:15:00 - Guest Jared Wyllys; Dylan Cease discussion. 00:18:00 - Mechanical changes. 00:26:30 - Projections. Segment 3 00:38:30 - Cal League scouting. 00:43:00 - Reggie Lawson discussion. 00:55:15 - Daulton Varsho discussion. 01:06:15 - Jeren Kendall discussion.

Nick, Adam and Burke discuss Ohtani's continued success and noteworthy starts from Kyle Wright (Braves (Double-A Mississippi)) and Walker Buehler (Dodgers (Triple-A Oklahoma City)). Nick and Burke delve into the just-released MLB Draft Top 125 Rankings, as well as some notes from their recent scouting trip to the Tar Heel State. Segment 1 00:00:00 - Introduction; Adam and Kieboom 00:04:00 - Ohtani 00:07:15 - Kyle Wright (rhp, Braves (Double-A Mississippi) first start. 00:14:30 - Walker Buehler (rhp, Dodgers (Triple-A Oklahoma City) first start. Segment 2 00:26:30 - MLB Draft Top 125 Intro. 00:29:15 - Reviewing 1-10; Casey Mize (rhp, Auburn Univ.) and Carter Stewart (rhp, Eau Gallie (Fla.)) discussion. 00:36:15 - Reviewing 11-20; Brice Turang (ss, Santiago (Calif.)) and Cole Winn (rhp, Orange Lutheran (Calif.)) discussion. 00:45:00 - Reviewing 21-30; Sean Hjelle (rhp, Univ. of Kentucky) and Alek Thomas (of, Mount Carmel (Ill.)) discussion. 00:50:30 - Reviewing 31-40; Will Banfield (c, Brookwood (Ga.)) and Jame

Nick, Dave, Burke and Adam kick of 2018 with an examination of Shohei Ohtani's first MLB regular season start and pick four prospects to watch in 2018. Segment 1 00:00:00 - Introduction; rebooting the podcast. 00:05:30 - Shohei Ohtani (RHP/DH, Angels) Discussion (first regular season start and spring training struggles). 00:14:30 - Ohtani at the plate (scouting video). 00:22:45 - Acuna demotion/service time discussion. Segment 2 00:29:15 - Social media plugs; kicking-off 2018 00:31:00 - Nick’s player to watch in 2018: MacKenzie Gore (RHP, Padres (Class A Ft. Wayne)).00:38:45 - Sidebar — Love for Hans Crouse (RHP, Rangers (Class A Hickory)). 00:39:45 - Dave’s player to watch in 2018: Ian Anderson (RHP, Braves (High A Florida)). 00:47:45 - Adam’s player to watch: Keibert Ruiz (C, Dodgers (Double-A Tulsa)). 00:56:30 - Burke’s player to watch: Hunter Greene (RHP, Class A Dayton)). 01:00:00 - Upcoming coverage and content.

Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast returns with Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris discussing the ALCS/NLCS and the outlook for this year's playoff standouts. In the second half of the show, Nick and Dave hit the mailbag to answer questions regarding abolishing the MLB Draft and the importance of international player acquisition.

Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris welcome to the podcast John E. Gibson (@JBWPodcast) from the Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast (available on iTunes) for a deep dive on Shohei Ohtani and a blitz through other NPB standouts that could find their way stateside.

Emily Waldon and Jared Wyllys join Nick Faleris to discuss their thoughts on the 2017 Minor League season, including their favorite players and a couple of prospects to keep an eye on in 2018. We end the episode with Jared and Emily breaking down the current state of the Cubs and Tigers systems. 

In Episode 23 of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris talk about the top prospect performances of 2017 and crown their "Prospect of the Year" for position players and pitchers.

Dave DeFreitas, Nick Faleris and Burke Granger are reunited for a two-part recording on this episode of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast. In the first segment Burke breaks down his observations from this year's Perfect Game All-American Classic, sharing thoughts on some of the top high school talent in the 2018 Draft Class. In part two Burke, Nick and Dave revisit some of the big trades from last summer's deadlines and take stock of the prospects and big leaguers that switched teams.

Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris return for Episode 21 to discuss early reports from the complexes on some of the top 2017 MLB Draftees, reminisce about early looks at Gleyber Torres and Ronald Guzman, and discuss potential NPB posting target Yusei Kikuchi.

Nick Faleris and Burke Granger jump on for a bonus episode of Defensive Indifference, breaking down Burke's notes from the Under Armour All-America Game at Wrigley Field and Nick's initial impressions from a week covering the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris discuss the deals, and non-deals, at the trade deadline, including the Sonny Gray and Yu Darvish hauls and Baltimore's surprising acquisitions and non-moves. Dave and Nick also discuss moves made by the Astros, Nationals, Mets, Marlins, and Cubs, as well as the Brewers standing pat.

Nick Faleris and Burke Granger discuss today's MLB Draft signing deadline and Burke Granger shares thoughts about some 2018 MLB Draft standouts from USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars.

Nick J. Faleris and Burke Granger team up for special Draft-centric episode of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast, breaking down the goings on during Day One of the 2017 MLB Draft. Nick and Burke step through their favorite picks, delve into draft strategy, and kick around some names to keep an eye on during Day Two. 2080 Baseball Top 125 Draft Prospects (with links to writeups and video): https://2080baseball.com/2017/06/draft-top-125/

Lots of prospect rankings and MLB Draft talk in Episode 17, beginning with Nick Faleris and Burke Granger welcoming Perfect Game USA's Brian Sakowski to discuss PG's first mock draft of the 2017 draft season.  https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=13754 Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris discuss the Cubs system and the outlook for the defending World Champions, including potential trades and roster building in the coming years. https://2080baseball.com/2017/05/2017-organizational-review-chicago-cubs/  

Episode 16 begins with Emily Waldon joining Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris to discuss the Detroit Tigers system. In segment two, Burke Granger joins Dave and Nick to break down some high-level SEC prospects for the MLB Draft. The episode concludes with Dave and Nick touching on some interesting prospect performances thus far in the 2017 season. Link to full Detroit Tigers prospect rankings/organizational review: https://2080baseball.com/2017/04/2017-orgrev-det/

Dave and Nick return for Episode 15 of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast to discuss the Seattle Mariners system and early impressions on the young 2017 minor league season. Full writeups for Mariners prospects, including prospect rankings/pref list available at 2080 Baseball here: https://2080baseball.com/2017/04/2017-orgrev-sea/