Name: Griffin Burkholder
Position: OF
Born: August 30, 2005
Country: US
Bats/Throws: R/R
Height/Weight: 6’2″ 195lbs
How Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2024 Draft by the Phillies
Signed: July 24, 2024
Bonus: $2,497,500
Options Remaining: 3
Rule 5 Eligible: 2028
MiLB Free Agency: 2030
Stats
Season Reports/Highlights
Phillies 2024 Midseason Prospect Ranking and Trade Deadline Preview
Burkholder was the Phillies 2nd round pick in this past draft. He has plus plus speed, athleticism, and potential plus raw power due to a projectable frame. For now he profiles as a center fielder, but if he fills out and the speed slips a bit he should slide into being a plus corner defender. He is far from a sure thing, but he is an interesting player to see how he grows.
Phillies 2024 Midseason Prospect Ranking and Trade Deadline Preview
Burkholder was the Phillies 2nd round pick in this past draft. He has plus plus speed, athleticism, and potential plus raw power due to a projectable frame. For now he profiles as a center fielder, but if he fills out and the speed slips a bit he should slide into being a plus corner defender. He is far from a sure thing, but he is an interesting player to see how he grows.