Ben Spanier
@bspan2.bsky.social
prospect writer/evaluator for Baseball Prospectus covering the South Atlantic and Carolina Leagues. librarian in real life
this NFL game is actually great. unironically enjoying it
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 AM
this NFL game is actually great. unironically enjoying it
winter ball ensures that the season never truly ends. Johan Rojas is always playing center field somewhere www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
MLU: Rediscovering Rojas | Baseball Prospectus
Philly's former center fielder is, for the moment, their current center fielder, and he's making his case in LIDOM.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
winter ball ensures that the season never truly ends. Johan Rojas is always playing center field somewhere www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
glad to see the (East Carolina) Pirates dominating in the World Series
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
glad to see the (East Carolina) Pirates dominating in the World Series
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The latest Heat Check podcast is up today. In it, @bspan2.bsky.social, Grant, and I discuss some of our favorite prospects from the past season and look forward to the upcoming prospect lists.
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The Heat Check Prospect Podcast: Episode 29
Podcast Episode · The Baseball Prospectus Podcast Network · 10/28/2025 · 42m
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October 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The latest Heat Check podcast is up today. In it, @bspan2.bsky.social, Grant, and I discuss some of our favorite prospects from the past season and look forward to the upcoming prospect lists.
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warming up in the dugout
October 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
warming up in the dugout
the thing everybody cares about today: there are actually lots of good prospects in the Arizona Fall League this year, and also Maximo Acosta having a good weekend in Venezuela www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
MLU: You Want Maximo? It'll Acosta | Baseball Prospectus
The most notable performances from across the winter leagues over the weekend.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
the thing everybody cares about today: there are actually lots of good prospects in the Arizona Fall League this year, and also Maximo Acosta having a good weekend in Venezuela www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
come on George, do it for Elon (University)
October 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
come on George, do it for Elon (University)
with that base running play, Josh Naylor is now officially the Mr. October of this postseason
October 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
with that base running play, Josh Naylor is now officially the Mr. October of this postseason
maybe if the Brewers win the World Series it will help fix some of the problems the Cubs caused by winning it in 2016
October 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
maybe if the Brewers win the World Series it will help fix some of the problems the Cubs caused by winning it in 2016
“what’re you looking at, blue??”
October 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“what’re you looking at, blue??”
Tre’ Morgan one week and Lucy Dacus the next. only in the research triangle
September 21, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Tre’ Morgan one week and Lucy Dacus the next. only in the research triangle
today’s MLU, featuring some big-name prospects who are so close (yet so far) from the big leagues www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
MLU: Queremos Quero | Baseball Prospectus
We're glad he's back this year, and we're looking forward to more.
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September 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
today’s MLU, featuring some big-name prospects who are so close (yet so far) from the big leagues www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
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A Dead Outfielder Speaks His Truth
by Steven Goldman (@stevengoldman.bsky.social)
by Steven Goldman (@stevengoldman.bsky.social)
A Dead Outfielder Speaks His Truth | Baseball Prospectus
Whistling “Dixie” (and “Angel Eyes”) past the graveyard of civilizations.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A Dead Outfielder Speaks His Truth
by Steven Goldman (@stevengoldman.bsky.social)
by Steven Goldman (@stevengoldman.bsky.social)
one White Sox lefty and one Brewers first base prospect www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
MMTP: Prospects Facing Make or Break Seasons in 2026 | Baseball Prospectus
Development isn't linear, but it does occasionally have deadlines.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
one White Sox lefty and one Brewers first base prospect www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
East Carolina -> Florida -> eventually Toronto www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
The Call-Up: Trey Yesavage | Baseball Prospectus
The Blue Jays are holding auditions. Prepare your monologue!
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September 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
East Carolina -> Florida -> eventually Toronto www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
finally trying this beer (I’ve never had one at a game, for obvious reasons)
September 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
finally trying this beer (I’ve never had one at a game, for obvious reasons)
there's something mildly comforting about watching Martín Pérez finish out yet another effective but workmanlike outing
September 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
there's something mildly comforting about watching Martín Pérez finish out yet another effective but workmanlike outing
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This week’s @baseballhq.com EHI podcast is available. I welcome @baseballprospectus.com Lead Prospect Writer @jeffreypaternostro.bsky.social on the show for a wide ranging discussion about prospects.
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Episode 5.24: Pushing into list season with Jeffrey Paternostro - The Eyes Have It - A BaseballHQ Prospect Podcast
On this week’s episode, Chris is joined by Baseball Prospectus Lead Prospect Writer Jeffrey Paternostro for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on the Mets’ trio of rookie pitching prospects, the...
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September 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
This week’s @baseballhq.com EHI podcast is available. I welcome @baseballprospectus.com Lead Prospect Writer @jeffreypaternostro.bsky.social on the show for a wide ranging discussion about prospects.
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the Orioles have a catcher at triple-A with a lot of pop, but we aren’t sure about his defensive future. hey, wait a minute…
September 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
the Orioles have a catcher at triple-A with a lot of pop, but we aren’t sure about his defensive future. hey, wait a minute…
from when I was trying to keep up with Christian Oppor’s velo earlier today
September 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
from when I was trying to keep up with Christian Oppor’s velo earlier today
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Also from last night, #Brewers Manuel Rodriguez. Projectable RHP, only 20 y/o, but has potential swing and miss breaker and solid change.
September 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Also from last night, #Brewers Manuel Rodriguez. Projectable RHP, only 20 y/o, but has potential swing and miss breaker and solid change.
the early season Carolina Mudcats juggernaut is now taking on the upper midwest, I see
Jesus Made is reportedly heading to Double-A. Here he is from last night in South Bend. The power is not there yet, but he's only 18 and has elite bat control in the profile. Future star for the Brewers.
September 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
the early season Carolina Mudcats juggernaut is now taking on the upper midwest, I see
happened to catch the final games this season for both Winston-Salem and Kannapolis. as always great hospitality and great places to see a game, would recommend if you are in North Carolina
September 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
happened to catch the final games this season for both Winston-Salem and Kannapolis. as always great hospitality and great places to see a game, would recommend if you are in North Carolina
this is also how I feel about Lenyn Sosa's career
saying this as someone who liked Colson Montgomery in 2022...I almost literally can't believe how well he's played since being called up
September 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
this is also how I feel about Lenyn Sosa's career
facing an opponent who commands three pitches will Yhoikerfy a lot of A-ball hitters
August 31, 2025 at 3:16 AM
facing an opponent who commands three pitches will Yhoikerfy a lot of A-ball hitters