A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
Yesterday Matt released 11-20 of the top Phillies prospects. For the most part I agree with the group of ten players. But I do have some of my own thoughts, so let’s dive into it a bit more. Matt and I pretty much agree on most of this list. Where we differ greatly is Roman Quinn. Matt … Read more
There was a clear divide from 30 to 31 and while there isn’t a complete divide from 20 to 21, the divide from 11 to 20 is clear. The top prospects on this list should be top 10 prospects in this system, there was just 12 names and 10 spots. There might not be a … Read more
For about a week now, Matt has provided his comprehensive list of the top 50 Phillies prospects as we get closer to the start of spring training. We are through the first 30 on this list (21-50), so I decided to provide my own thoughts on the players ranked so far. And if you’ve missed … Read more
A list of 30 prospects in a system has become standard, and while this list goes to 50, 30 is where it really hits its stride. These 10 players aren’t perfect prospects, but they are players with a chance to make real major league impact. That ranges from back end starting pitchers who could be … Read more
Development is not linear. It is easy to look at many in this group of prospects and see disappointment. It is true that some of the prospects in this range dropped off cover the 2017 season, others jumped forward as they started into their pro careers, and two in Victor Arano and Ben Lively made … Read more
It is list time of year again, or in reality we are reaching the end of the list season. I apologize for the late start to this and the lack of content in general. Before getting into the numbers and names, my hope is that I provide you the resources to create your own order … Read more
After finishing up their major league coaching staff last week, the Phillies announced their 2018 minor league coaches and player development staff. The other bit of news is that the Phillies are adding a second GCL team. This move will weaken the talent level of the single GCL team, but will allow the Phillies to … Read more
Scott Kingery, 2B 5’10”, 180 lb Bats/Throws: R/R Drafted in 2nd round of 2015 MLB Draft Teams Played for: Reading (AA/Eastern League), Lehigh Valley (AAA/International League) Dates Seen (all w/LHV): 6/26, 7/24, 7/28, 9/1 Eyewitness Stats: 5/19, 3 K, SB What the Numbers Say Reading (AA): 69 G, 317 PA, .313/.379/.608, 87 H, 18 2B, … Read more
The minor league season may have wrapped up three months ago, but it is never too late to take a look around at the events of the 2017 season in the Phillies’ system. The Phillies’ rebuild loaded up the upper minors of the system with top prospects, and for the past two seasons Reading has … Read more
Ever since J.P. Crawford broke onto the scene Freddy Galvis’ days at shortstop were numbered. After the Phillies traded Jimmy Rollins in the winter of 2014, Galvis held down the Phillies’ shortstop job. His reputation was for a good glove and not much bat. Galvis’ glove was inconsistent in 2015, but in 2016 and 2017 … Read more