Podcast: How Alonso and Alvarez became ROYs

November 15th, 2019

On the latest MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Jordan Shusterman of Cespedes Family BBQ talk about the paths Rookie of the Year winners Pete Alonso and Yordan Alvarez took from being amateurs to breakout stars in the big leagues. The guys also discuss the prospect background of Twins manager, and AL Manager of the Year, Rocco Baldelli, who was a top-tier prospect in the MLB Draft in 2000. Finally, they discuss the 2004 Draft decision between 2019 Cy Young winner Justin Verlander and Justin Orenduff.

On the MLB Pipeline Podcast, Mayo and Callis are your tour guides through all the unfolding stories and breaking news of baseball's top prospects. Each week, you'll find out about the stars of tomorrow from the guys who know today. Download, subscribe and help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes or your favorite platform.