Skip to content
TrackPodcasts
newsSep 2, 20261:24

The Unseen Prospects Who Broke Out | MLB News

About this episode

Baseball’s breakout stars this year aren’t just the expected names—they’re the surprise talents who rocketed from obscurity to stardom, defying odds with raw power, speed, and grit. From unranked prospects like Franklin Primera and Murf Gray to late-drafters turning heads, these players are rewriting what’s possible. Pitchers Caden Hunter and Nolan Perry surged into national spotlight, while Eric Hartman and Braylon Payne delivered jaw-dropping stats that echo legends. It’s not luck—it’s relentless work and seizing opportunity when it strikes.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/04c2fd01644ef72f

Get every episode summarized

Each time MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.

Email me new episodes

Free for 3 shows. No card needed.

Hosts & guests

Transcript ready

26 searchable segments. Every word is indexed and playable.

The Unseen Prospects Who Broke Out | MLB News

MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

0:00
1:24

Full transcript

MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!The Unseen Prospects Who Broke Out | MLB News. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On September 1st, every year, some baseball prospects just blow up out of nowhere, right? We're talking about guys who weren't even on the radar, and suddenly, they're making noise. This year, the all-breakout team is full of these unexpected talents, players who made massive leaps from where they started. It's not just about the guys who were already ranked high and are now dominating. This list also highlights players who jump from being unranked to cracking the top 100 prospects. Think pitches like Caden Hunter and Nolan Perry, who went from outside the top 30 in their organizations to being recognized nationally. What's wild is seeing the different paths these players took. Some were low-cost international signings, like Franklin Primera, who's tearing it up behind the plate. Others were later draft picks who were now showing serious power and athleticism, like Murf Gray and Cooper Fleming. We're seeing guys like Eric Hartman achieve feats, not seen since Andrew Jones, racking up home runs and stolen bases.

Then there's Braylon Payne, who's combining speed with surprising power. It's a testament to development and opportunity. These are the stories that keep the game exciting. The unexpected rises that remind us anything is possible. It's all about putting in the work and seizing the moment when it comes. That's the story for today. MLB News. Today. Driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.

More episodes

More from MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

View all episodes →