# EP 459 | First Half Rookie Review

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Podcast: [The Toolshed: A Fantasy Baseball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-toolshed-a-fantasy-baseball-podcast-1367380)
Published: 2026-07-07T08:00:14+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/1601efd0-e198-4893-84cc-144b6f103187/episodes/aec5349e-f98d-4a0d-b128-b7fc6cb287ff
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Duration seconds: 4669

## Resource

In Episode 459 of The Toolshed, Eric Cross and Tobey Schulman go over a ton of rookie performances from the first half of the season, including: Sam Antonacci quietly excelling AJ Ewing and Carson Benge Parker Messick gets the job done Worried about Bubba Chandler? TJ Rumfield, Henry Bolte, Tatsuya Imai, and more! Follow Eric on Twitter/X (@EricCrossMLB) and the show (@ToolshedPod) Follow Tobey on Twitter/X (@tschulmanreport) Follow Eric's work at www.toolshedfantasy.com or over on RotoBaller. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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