First-year player draft season heats up as Eli Willits headlines a stacked 2026 rookie class. Is the Washington Nationals’ teenage shortstop prospect destined to be fantasy baseball’s next superstar—or will rising arms like Kade Anderson (Seattle Mariners) and Seth Hernandez (Pittsburgh Pirates) steal the spotlight? Explore how raw tools, MLB bloodlines, and organizational development shape these coveted dynasty league targets.

Matthew Ahne and Dominick Martino break down top prospects including Ethan Holliday (Colorado Rockies), JoJo Parker (Toronto Blue Jays), and sleeper picks like Andrew Fischer (Milwaukee Brewers) and Dax Kilby (New York Yankees). Discussion centers on elite hit tools, 30+ home run upside, big-league ETA potential, and which teams offer the ideal environment for breakout stardom. Will Seth Hernandez’s triple-digit fastball be harnessed? Could Ethan Holliday eclipse his brother Jackson ? Get the edge for your dynasty league’s future.

00:00 "Locked On Fantasy Baseball"

05:10 "High-Risk, High-Reward Prospect"

07:53 "Seattle's Pitching Prospects Spotlight"

12:16 "Bigger Pitchers Endure Better"

15:17 Ethan Holliday's Colorado Potential

18:19 Prospect Outlook: Raw Power Potential

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23:23 "Fantasy Baseball Prospects Chat"

26:12 "Promising Prospect with Upside"

29:20 "Locked On Fantasy Baseball Updates"

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