On today’s mailbag episode, Ben and Carlos take questions on projection vs. present skill for college recruits, Josuar Gonzalez vs. Luis Hernandez for the Giants, fielding percentage as a tool for evaluating college shortstops, Will Gasparino and Mason Edwards and the stats that matter for high school players.

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Time Stamps:

(0:50) Do college coaches look for projection or present ability?
(10:20) Will Josuar Gonzalez or Luis Hernandez be the better long-term Giants SS?
(15:00) Is there value in weighing fielding percentage for college shortstops?
(20:40) Why no Will Gasparino or Mason Edwards on your recent rising prospects piece?
(29:30) What are the stats and numbers that matter for high school players?

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Episode 173: Mailbag—What College Coaches Look For In Recruiting