Top Prospects to Stash! Kade Anderson DOMINATING! (5/6 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Fantasy Baseball Today15mMay 6, 2026

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On this episode of Fantasy Baseball Today Express, hosts Greg Sample and Scott White dive into a deep dive on five minor league prospects making noise in the minors and potentially ready for a major league call-up. The discussion centers on players like Spencer Jones (Yankees), Cole Kerrig (Rockies), Ethan Salas (Padres), Kevin Alcantara (Cubs), and Justin Gonzalez (Red Sox), each showing flashes of elite potential with power, speed, and improved plate discipline. The main focus, however, shifts to the top-tier prospects on the verge: Cade Anderson of the Mariners, who is dominating AAA with a 0.37 ERA, 14.1 K/9, and 0.70 WHIP despite not having pitched there yet. The episode also highlights Noel V. Marte (Reds) and Robbie Snelling (Marlins) as top fantasy sleepers, though both come with caveats about their readiness for the majors. The hosts emphasize that while some players are statistically dominant, their ability to translate that success to the big leagues remains uncertain, especially given the gap between minor and major league pitching standards.

Key Takeaways
1

Cade Anderson is a top-tier fantasy sleeper with elite strikeout numbers and a dominant arsenal, despite not yet pitching in AAA.

2

Prospects like Cole Kerrig and Ethan Salas are showing improved production and could be valuable fantasy assets if called up.

3

Players with high strikeout rates and low swinging strike rates (like Robbie Snelling) may struggle to translate success to the majors.

4

The Reds' front office remains cautious about promoting Noel V. Marte despite his .397 batting average and 479 OBP in AAA.

5

The Marlins may promote Robbie Snelling soon following Chris Paddock's DFA, making him a high-upside but risky stash.

Chapters
0:00
5 min

Prospects Making Noise in the Minors

The hosts introduce five minor league players making waves: Spencer Jones (Yankees), Cole Kerrig (Rockies), Ethan Salas (Padres), Kevin Alcantara (Cubs), and Justin Gonzalez (Red Sox), each showing power, speed, and improved plate discipline.

5:00
5 min

Cade Anderson: The Mariners' Dominant Pitching Prospect

He's ready for the majors. I understand he hasn't even pitched a AAA yet, but an 0-37 ERA and 5 AAA starts a .70 whip, 14.1K per nine. He's walking nobody. He's missing bats like crazy.

Highlight
10:00
5 min

The Five on the Verge: Waldschmidt to Snelling

The hosts count down the five prospects on the verge of a major league call-up, including Ryan Waldschmidt (D-backs), AJ Hewing (Mets), Cade Anderson (Mariners), Noel V. Marte (Reds), and Robbie Snelling (Marlins), with analysis on their readiness and risk factors.

15:00
5 min

Robbie Snelling and the Marlins Rotation Opening

I'm not sure he's as good as his triple a numbers suggest, at least the ERA and the K rate would suggest.

Highlight
20:00
4 min

The Reality Check: Minors vs. Majors

The hosts caution that elite minor league performance doesn't guarantee major league success. They cite the Reds' front office skepticism toward Noel V. Marte and the gap in hitting breaking balls off the plate as a major hurdle.

High-Impact Quotes
He's ready for the majors. I understand he hasn't even pitched a AAA yet, but an 0-37 ERA and 5 AAA starts a .70 whip, 14.1K per nine. He's walking nobody. He's missing bats like crazy.
Scott White15:21
Viral: 85.0
I'm not sure he's as good as his triple a numbers suggest, at least the ERA and the K rate would suggest.
Scott White13:29
Viral: 75.0
You're hitting breaking balls off the plate. That doesn't work here in the majors.
Scott White11:45
Viral: 70.0
Speakers

Hosts

Greg SampleScott White
Topics Discussed
Minor League Prospects95%Fantasy Baseball Sleepers90%Pitching Dominance85%Call-Up Potential80%Prospect Development80%Power Hitting75%Plate Discipline70%Speed and Base Running65%
People & Brands

Kate Anderson

person

12xPositive

Robbie Snelling

person

6xMixed

Spencer Jones

person

6xPositive

Cole Kerrig

person

5xPositive

Kevin Alcantara

person

5xPositive

Noel V. Marte

person

5xMixed

Ethan Salas

person

5xPositive

Ryan Waldschmidt

person

4xNeutral

AJ Hewing

person

4xPositive

Justin Gonzalez

person

4xPositive

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