Five Tool Podcast

The band is back together this episode for a 30-pick rookie mock draft, picking rookies that can provide the most fantasy value in the 2021 season.

Jake and Eric welcome on Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) this week to discuss late-round pitching values they like, some pitching strategy in 2021, and tips on how to be successful at streaming pitchers in season.

Eric and Jesse welcome on Paul Sporer (@Sporer) of Fangraphs and Sleeper and the Bust for their 2021 Starting Pitcher Preview! The trio discusses tiers to target and avoid, pitchers they’re personally targeting or avoiding in drafts, intriguing young arms, and so much more!

This week, Chris Clegg joins Jesse and Eric to discuss outfielders being taken within the ADP top-100 on NFBC. They debate the studs at the top, if Yelich can rebound, which youngster could make the leap, and some ADPs they like and don’t like.

The 5Tool crew is without Jake this week, but welcome on the one and only Justin Mason from FWFB, Fangraphs, TGFBI, and Sleeper and the Bust to the show for a 2021 shortstop preview. Jesse, Eric, and Justin discuss ADPs they like or don’t like, the dropoff in the middle rounds, strategy, late-round sleepers, Adalberto Mondesi (of course), and so much more.

Continuing their 2021 positional previews, the 5Tool trio heads over to the always interesting hot corner. They debate the crowded and talented 2nd tier behind Jose Ramirez, whether they’re buying bouncebacks from Arenado and Bregman, and if Devers has another level of upside to unlock. Following that, they discuss two intriguing 2020 rookies, if Kris Bryant still can be counted on, and finish with three late-round targets.

In their first podcast of the new year, the boys plug along with their 2021 positional previews and talk 2nd base. Included is an Albies vs LeMahieu debate, Hiura vs Lowe debate, ADPs they love/hate, Gavin Lux talk, late-round sleepers, and so much more.

Jake, Jesse, and Eric continue their 2021 positional previews with the first base position. They talk Vlad Jr, debate Freeman vs Bellinger, the Abreu/Voit breakouts, ADPs they like/dislike, late-round targets, Andrew Vaughn, and much more.

This week, Jake, Jesse, and Eric start their 2021 fantasy positional previews with the catcher position. They talk strategy, catcher ADP, if Realmuto is worth his price tag, what to do with Gary Sanchez, intriguing youngsters, and so much more.

This week, Jake, Jesse, and Eric are joined by Fantrax Injury Writer and Dr. of Physical Therapy, Nic Civale, to discuss plenty of relevant injuries heading into 2021 and how it could effect player performance. Come hear the outlook from a real Doctor!