The Midsummer Classic has arrived again.
With it, Prospects Live once again has the incredible opportunity to attend the MLB All-Star Futures Game in Atlanta, Georgia and secured time to speak to some of your favorite minor league players.
In this year’s edition of the interviews, presented in full here on prospectslive.com and YouTube, Director of Dynasty Content Greg Hoogkamp and Path to the Show / On Deck Podcast Host Drew Wheeler speak with 12 players about a variety of topics, including their 2025 performance, their futures, and what they’ve been working on as they seek promotion to The Show.
Check it out!
• Greg speaks with Sebastian Walcott about the way his family supports him and modeling his game after Manny Machado
• Konnor Griffin tells Greg what Major League Spring Training was like, while talking tools and why playing in Truist Park means so much to him
• Greg gets the scoop from Kevin McGonigle on his hit tool, his teammates, and his defensive preferences
• Going deep on an all-fields approach, versatility, faith, and the future with JJ Wetherholt and Drew
• Max Clark educates Drew on his effortless drip while speaking on maturity, hype, and criticism
• Trey Yesavage and Greg speak about his pitch grips, competitiveness, and a classic college duel with Chase Burns
• Slade Caldwell talks about his unique skillset and first Bowman with Greg, while touching on advice from Corbin Carroll, and his friendship with Cooper Pratt
• Uncovering the origins of Jonah Tong’s over-the-top delivery, while talking influences, the up-and-coming Canadian Travel Ball scene, and his key goal for the second half with Greg
• Overcoming adversity with Charlie Condon, who speaks with Drew about returning to Georgia and playing with a high school teammate LuJames “Gino” Groover again
• Owen Caissie gives Greg the secret to his growth and current heater, while also speaking about his second Futures selection and time on Team Canada with Freddie Freeman and Larry Walker
• Switching it up with Jurrangelo Cijntje, who talks with Greg about his arm-care routine, how the Mariners have celebrated his uniqueness, and favorite Dutch treats
• A hometown hero in waiting, Carter Jensen talks his hot AAA start and tells Drew how Salvador Perez has guided him in his journey
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