Jake and Adam are back to discuss the construction of Top 30 lists and whether early season performers are truly breaking out or simply playing above their head. From Luis Lara to Junior Caminero, the duo discusses possible tool improvements, approach adjustments, and potential concerns for a handful of bats, while also touching on a couple NL West arms that are off to hot starts.

Born over a beer while watching a minor league baseball game, The Backfields is a weekly podcast dedicated to the intricacies of prospecting in a data-driven world. Hosts Adam Kiel and Jake Kerns are both attorneys with experience in legal research, but it’s their shared curiosity in historical studies and abstract topics that will provide a unique take on baseball scouting. Each edition will be dedicated to a singular topic with underlying themes related to fantasy baseball and prospect scouting as a whole.