The Show Before the Show: Episode 294

Mets farm director Howard discusses development philosophy

Catcher Francisco Alvarez is one of the top prospects Kevin Howard will now guide in the Mets system. (Tracy Proffitt/Four Seam Images)

By MiLB.com Staff

February 4, 2021

Check out the latest episode of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review "Minor League Baseball podcast" on iTunes. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Stitcher and Google Play. Send questions or feedback to [email protected], and follow hosts Tyler Maun (@TylerMaun) and Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) on Twitter.

Intro (0:00)

Tyler and Sam discuss the plan to open Spring Training on time, MLB.com's newest Top-100 prospect list and the Nolan Arenado trade from the Rockies to the Cardinals that garnered multiple prospects for Colorado.

Kevin Howard interview (19:59)

Kevin Howard recently joined the Mets as their new director of player development, following a stint as a hitting coordinator in the Cleveland system. Howard talks to Tyler and Sam about his philosophies for working with young players, his own playing days in the Minors and his goals for the first year with his new organization.

Ben's Biz Banter (45:14)

MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill shares the story of legendary Minor League manager Ben Geraghty, who worked with Hank Aaron in Jacksonville. Ben also discusses his piece on Pensacola's seat adoption initiative.

Wrapping up/Nationwide Prospect Fun Fact (1:00:05)