Cleveland Guardians eye high-upside prep hitters ahead of the MLB Draft. Could Archer Horn, Tyler Spangler, or Bo Lawrence bolster their thin shortstop pipeline? Jeff Ellis and Justin Lada debate the top high school bats that could land at pick 19, review standout combine performances, and assess how Cleveland’s conservative draft history shapes their likely strategy. Plus, Austin Hedges shocks with a surge as the Guardians’ best-hitting catcher, thanks to swing adjustments and smarter plate discipline. We also look at the resurgence of Alfonsin Rosario and look into the Guardians’ showdown with the Twins.
00:00 Logan Hughes Big 12 stats
03:28 Hughes' hitting skills
08:23 Bo Lowrance's Potential Development
16:09 Discussing baseball draft choices
18:37 Archer Horn vs. Lowrance, Connor Comeau and other high school picks
20:39 Importance of plate discipline
24:02 Austin Hedges surprising improvements
32:42 Buying back in on Alfonsin Rosario?
35:12 Twins vs. Guardians Preview
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