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The Shallows EP 002 - Sink or Swim

Erik Hinrichsen and Carson Picard set sail aboard The Shallows, giving you current news, draft strategies, and players to sink or swim with this draft season. First we have the Captain's Report, featuring all the news you need to know, including the Twins losing Pablo Lopez for the season already, Nick Castellanos's new home, Zac Gallen returning to Arizona, a new big arm in the Bronx, the hamate bone injury epidemic, and a quick chat about the most interesting Japanese players who came over this offseason. Erik and Carson also answer the first listener question of the season, talking about pitcher draft strategies. Lastly they play a new game called sink or swim where they each picked three players and ask each other if they would swim with those players at their ADP or let them sink further in the draft. But here's the catch? Neither of Erik nor Carson has seen each other's picks! In an actual live draft you likely have to make decisions quickly, so they're putting their baseball knowledge and wits to the test by doing it LIVE on the show! Welcome to The Shallows!

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The Craft
Nick Pollack and guest Eno Sarris look at the most intriguing storylines to watch in the American League this spring. 

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On The Corner
 
Nick Pollack and Eric Samulski continue to go through Nick's Top 100 SP, focusing on 21-30. 

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Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott Chu
First base is deep again heading into the 2026 season, with guys like Spencer Torkelson and Willson Contreras outside of the Top 100 hitters. There's a nice balance of boring production and exciting potential (though flawed) down in these tiers as well. Which prospects are the most exciting heading into draft season and which ones have the clearest path to playing time? Brett and Scott talk through it all in this episode of Hacks & Jacks.
 

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On The Wire - Adam and Kevin continue their 2026 fantasy baseball draft prep with a deep dive into the batting average category and how it interacts with roster construction. They discuss stabilizers versus risk bats, early-round foundations, and where drafters can find hidden average upside without sacrificing power or speed.
The episode focuses on balancing category floors with ceiling plays, identifying players who can buoy team batting average, and highlighting potential landmines that could drag teams down in 2026 drafts.
0:00 – Intro and category framing
Overview of batting average landscape in 2026 drafts, league-wide trends, and how average scarcity shapes roster construction.
8:00 – Early-round batting average anchors
Players discussed: Luis Arraez, Freddie Freeman, Juan Soto, Bobby Witt Jr., Mookie Betts, Julio Rodríguez
Discussion centers on foundational hitters who provide strong average without sacrificing counting stats, and how early picks set the tone for category flexibility later in drafts.
23:00 – Power bats with average risk
Players discussed: Kyle Schwarber, Matt Olson, Pete Alonso, Elly De La Cruz, Oneil Cruz
Conversation around batting average volatility, strikeout rate concerns, and how much risk managers can absorb depending on early roster builds.
40:00 – Mid-round average stabilizers
Players discussed: Steven Kwan, Nico Hoerner, Bryson Stott, Jeff McNeil, Xander Bogaerts
Focus on contact skills, lineup role, and identifying players who can quietly support average while contributing across categories.
58:00 – Bounce-back and growth candidates
Players discussed: CJ Abrams, Corbin Carroll, Fernando Tatis Jr., Bo Bichette
Evaluating BABIP regression, age curves, and approach adjustments that could lead to batting average improvements in 2026.
1:10:00 – Late-round average targets and fades
Players discussed: Luis Rengifo, Thairo Estrada, Brice Turang, Jake McCarthy
How to approach batting average late in drafts, when to chase category protection, and when to accept volatility.
1:20:00 – Draft strategy recap and closing thoughts
Key takeaways on balancing floor and ceiling in batting average builds, understanding roster synergy, and planning category targets before draft day.

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