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Keith Law
1:46
Been gone for two years now. Let's see what his stuff looks like if and when he returns.
nelson
1:47
How have your readers' reactions changed to your top 100 over the years?
Keith Law
1:47
That's a great question. I think wider availability of prospect information, and more non-professional sites trying to offer 'scouting' reports, has changed the conversation for better and worse. Questions and debates become more insightful.
SeanE
1:47
You have probably addressed this in the past, but why have you given up Beef?
Keith Law
1:48
My daughter and I share a metabolic disorder that makes red meat in general harder for our bodies to process. We gave up all red meat other than pork. I only miss it occasionally.
CBS
1:48
do you see a player like Khalil Lee ever developing enough of a hit or contact tool to be a MLB regular?
Keith Law
1:48
Yes. Not a hacker, just runs deep counts. And he improved his contact rate last year.
Mike
1:48
I’m surprised you haven’t had more teeth gnashing from delusional Giants fans, but maybe (hopefully) you’re filtering them out.  Is it possible that Bart’s future is more variable given the position and his swing and miss? Or is it less variable given that he is a more finished (old) product?
Keith Law
1:49
I don't think he's going to hit for much average. How different is he from Sean Murphy?
Mike
1:49
Was Garrett Hampson in consideration for the top 100?  Is he purely a 2B or does the glove play at SS and maybe even CF?
Keith Law
1:49
I think there's too much chance he doesn't hit enough for 2b (he can't play SS) to be a regular there.
Dave
1:49
Is there a performance or development reason that A ball is split between "Low-A" and "High-A" rather than just... say... having the minors go to AAAA?  Or is it just an historical relic?
Keith Law
1:50
Historical relic. There were class B, C, and D leagues in the distant past. I feel like Rob Neyer might know more.
Dylan
1:50
Damn it Larry
Keith Law
1:50
#ItsLarrysFault
Dan
1:50
My music interests seem to differ quite a bit from yours but I have been obsessed with Young Fathers since reading your lists. They are incredible.
Keith Law
1:50
Aren't they? I feel like nobody is quite like them. Someone accused me of liking only 'mainstream' hip-hop (which is really not true), and I felt like you can't get less mainstream than Young Fathers.
Garrett
1:50
Chris Rodriguez was on your list
Keith Law
1:51
He was on it in 2018, but missed the year with a stress fracture in his back.
TK
1:51
I read the intro so I actually don’t have a question about your rankings. Loved reading them, though! Thanks.
Keith Law
1:51
You're the only one.
Atown Ant
1:52
How far off was Ryan Dunne from Top 100? Looked like he had big upside in Cape Cod summer league, just needs to get his head on straight.
Keith Law
1:52
I assume this is a joke about that dumb movie (well, I think it's dumb, but I haven't actually watched it), but there was a Ryan Dunne on Billings last summer.
Travis
1:52
Thoughts on Julio Rodriguez? Was he in the discussion for the top 100? Does he have superstar upside?
Keith Law
1:53
I don't think I had any DSL players on the top 100, did I? Not sure who the last July 2nd player without US pro experience was who made my 100 ... maybe Sano.
Tim
1:53
Taking out Kopechs tommy john...how would you rate Chicago's return in the Sale trade so far?
Keith Law
1:53
I think they did very well. Basabe is a real prospect. Kopech has an 80-85% chance of returning to exactly what he was before. Moncada has disappointed fans who were told he was the best prospect in baseball, but he still has value and room to develop. Good trade.
Andrew
1:54
Pretty cool to see Tatis #1. I remember seeing  you taking video of him in the backfields of Peoria in 2017. At that point he was hitting homers on the AA field and it was clear he was special before even making it to full season ball.
Keith Law
1:54
He's just not as famous as Vlad, and that's fine, but I don't consider fame in these rankings.
Tom
1:54
Is your ranking of Madrigal more of a ceiling issue?
Keith Law
1:54
Yes, that's a fair way to put it. And I don't think he's a guaranteed regular, either. He's exceptionally small for a major-league position player in 2019.
Steve O
1:54
Thanks for all the coverage. You're the only reason why I have ESPN+ or whatever it's called these days.
Keith Law
1:55
Well, maybe the name will change again in six months, but thank you.
Dave
1:55
I would love to see some sort of show with you, Mayo/Callis, J.J. Cooper, and Longerhagen/McDaniel in a format like ESPN's The Sports Reporters.  Baseball fans can't get enough of prospect coverage and you guys would be tremendous.
Keith Law
1:55
I agree, but the powers that be don't.
Larry
1:55
I am a little surprised by how high Duplantier is ranked. Is his shoulder not a huge concern for you? Or is his upside great enough that it outweighs any concerns about his health? Thank you!
Keith Law
1:55
Sure it's a concern, but he came back from it healthy and throwing as hard as ever. It's when guys don't come back (yet) that I worry.
Mike
1:55
Hi Keith, my daughter is about to celebrate her 6th birthday and I've been trying to find an game to gift her that will both be something that challenges her and entertains her enough to act as an entry point into board games. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Keith Law
1:55
Ticket to Ride First Journey. Mole Rats in Space if you want a co-op title you can all play and win (or lose) together.
Sarcastic Commenter
1:56
Is it possible that Trump is tanking the GOP so they can get a higher draft pick and money pool for the 2024 President talent draft?
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