2025 UT Preview & Late Outfielders

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series with UT/Utility players -- where a potential choice with the first overall pick awaits thanks to Shohei Ohtani. In addition to a trio of early-round sluggers to consider, there are late-round considerations that could emerge to qualify at new positions in-season. Plus, we take a look at a few very late outfielders (beyond Pick 300) to consider.

Rundown

2:08 Are You Taking Shohei Ohtani First Overall Despite Shoulder Surgery?

11:19 Choosing Marcell Ozuna v. Brent Rooker v. Kyle Schwarber

21:33 Giancarlo Stanton & Joc Pederson

26:32 Late UT-only Players, Paths to Add In-Season Eligibility

34:12 Eloy Jiménez's Opportunity in Tampa Bay

45:46 Outfielders We Like Beyond Pick 300 Overall

56:54 Some Surprisingly Great Comps for Late Outfielder

1:10:09 Optimism About Jordan Beck?

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

Producer Brian Smith

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper

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