2024 DSL Phillies Season Preview

I feel fortunate that coverage of the DSL has reached a point where I can actually do a preview. That said, this is one of those areas where I do need to call out that this required blending information from watching the 2023 DSL season, 2024 Spring Training, Ben Badler’s Phillies signing review, help from … Read more

2024 FCL Phillies Season Preview

Top Prospects SS Starlyn Caba – Caba was the Phillies biggest signing in the 2023 International Signing class and has looked every bit what was promised. The standout tool is his glove which is at least plus now and has a chance to be elite thanks to great athleticism and instincts. He has yet to … Read more

2024 Clearwater Threshers Season Preview

Top Prospects Aidan Miller – Miller was the Phillies first round pick in the 2023 draft. His swing is a little unconventional, but he has made contact thanks to a good approach and eye at the plate, and great bat speed. That bat speed leads to at least plus raw power. He is a bit … Read more

2024 Jersey Shore BlueClaws Season Preview

Top Prospects Justin Crawford – There are valid critiques and worries about Crawford’s long term future, especially when it comes to his swing and contact quality. He needs to elevate the ball more and chase less. He also is a has plus plus speed, is a plus defensive centerfielder, and despite the other swing worries, … Read more

2024 Reading Fightin Phils Season Preview

Top Prospects Carlos De La Cruz – Carlos De La Cruz has now been around for nearly 7 years in the Phillies system, but this will be just his age 24 season. He is repeating Reading and is a minor league free agent after the season. He is physical anomaly on a baseball field with … Read more

2024 Lehigh Valley IronPigs Season Preview

Top Prospects Mick Abel – Abel is the Phillies top healthy prospect and probably the most impactful prospect still in the minors for the 2024 season. Abel isn’t on the IronPigs Opening Day roster, but is expected to join them very early. He has remade himself a bit over the last year. This offseason he … Read more

2018 Lakewood BlueClaws Season Preview

The minor league season is almost underway. The rosters are revealed, most of the players have been assigned a place to play. As we head into opening day my previews of the Phillies’ affiliates starts with the lowest level in the Lakewood BlueClaws. This year’s BlueClaws team is less exciting then the previous version, but … Read more