Ben Spanier
@bspan2.bsky.social
prospect writer/evaluator for Baseball Prospectus covering the South Atlantic and Carolina Leagues. librarian in real life
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2026 Prospects: New York Yankees Top Prospects | Baseball Prospectus
Even without the depth that has lately become common, the Yankees' system offers plenty of intrigue.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
as a reminder, our prices are going up on 1/1, which means you can lock in the current rate right now and get access to things like the Yankees top prospects list, from @mdonodeo.bsky.social, which we just published this morning:
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Peyton Pallette is too too, I think that pick has some sneaky upside and I was surprised he was unprotected
Spencer Miles has barely pitched in years and pitched in the AFL so that's an AFL scouting pick
Cade Winquest is a depth SP
Zach McCambley is too too too and has some interesting metrics
Spencer Miles has barely pitched in years and pitched in the AFL so that's an AFL scouting pick
Cade Winquest is a depth SP
Zach McCambley is too too too and has some interesting metrics
December 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Peyton Pallette is too too, I think that pick has some sneaky upside and I was surprised he was unprotected
Spencer Miles has barely pitched in years and pitched in the AFL so that's an AFL scouting pick
Cade Winquest is a depth SP
Zach McCambley is too too too and has some interesting metrics
Spencer Miles has barely pitched in years and pitched in the AFL so that's an AFL scouting pick
Cade Winquest is a depth SP
Zach McCambley is too too too and has some interesting metrics
the White Sox top 10 is pretty solid this year, though it drops off a bit after that www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
2026 Prospects: Chicago White Sox Top Prospects | Baseball Prospectus
A solid foundation, for an organization in need.
www.baseballprospectus.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
the White Sox top 10 is pretty solid this year, though it drops off a bit after that www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
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@bspan2.bsky.social takes lead on the White Sox while I chip in with some draftees and try to figure out what to do with Hagen Smith. It’s an interesting season but still not as deep as you’d have hoped by now. www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
2026 Prospects: Chicago White Sox Top Prospects | Baseball Prospectus
A solid foundation, for an organization in need.
www.baseballprospectus.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
@bspan2.bsky.social takes lead on the White Sox while I chip in with some draftees and try to figure out what to do with Hagen Smith. It’s an interesting season but still not as deep as you’d have hoped by now. www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
agree with Craig that Jhostynxon García is the sort of risk the Pirates should be taking as they try to make their offense viable. for me he would’ve been near the back of their top ten www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
The Red Sox Share Their Password | Baseball Prospectus
Meanwhile, the Reds look to keep the band together by re-signing their closer.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
agree with Craig that Jhostynxon García is the sort of risk the Pirates should be taking as they try to make their offense viable. for me he would’ve been near the back of their top ten www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article...
come for the top three to top six players in the system, stay for my blurbs on a bunch of flawed but fun(?) players in the second half of the list
“That’s right I’ve got three top-15 prospects. Please don’t ask me anything else about my system.” www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/ar...
2026 Prospects: Pittsburgh Pirates Top Prospects | Baseball Prospectus
Depth is overrated. At least, the Pirates hope.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
come for the top three to top six players in the system, stay for my blurbs on a bunch of flawed but fun(?) players in the second half of the list
in search of residual Cardinals devil magic
November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
in search of residual Cardinals devil magic
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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