Quinn Mathews discusses award-winning season

The Sugar Land Space Cowboys were crowned Triple-A National Champions on Saturday night, concluding the 2024 Minor League season. While Minor League baseball has wrapped up for the year, conversations about prospects are just beginning.

In the latest episode of the MLB Pipeline Podcast, hosts Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo, and Jason Ratliff discuss the MiLB Award winners for 2024, highlighting standout seasons from around the Minors. They recognize Boston’s Kristian Campbell (MLB No. 74) as the MiLB Hitting Prospect of the Year and Quinn Mathews (MLB No. 80) as the MiLB Pitching Prospect of the Year.

After the recap, Mathews joins Mayo for an interview, discussing his first full season in professional baseball, the adjustments he’s made throughout his career, and his reaction to winning multiple awards.

In the second segment of the show, the team shifts focus to the MLB Postseason, identifying rookies who could have an impact in the playoffs and analyzing how each of the 12 postseason rosters was built, particularly noting each team’s homegrown talent.

The episode wraps up with a mailbag question about Padres’ 17-year-old sensation Leodalis De Vries (MLB No. 44).

Join Mayo and Callis on the MLB Pipeline Podcast for insights into unfolding stories and breaking news about baseball’s top prospects. Tune in each week to learn about the stars of tomorrow from those who know them best.