A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
You can access and download a PDF version of the list here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xggr9H2CX7bH4YPW45coe5fuzqcvwBY7/view?usp=share_link Another year, another list. After an unexpected run through the postseason to the World Series, the way Phillies prospects viewed changes dramatically. No longer are prospects the future of the franchise on which hopes and dreams are solely placed. They are … Read more
The Phillies system has a clear number 1 prospect, and for me a clear 2 and 3, followed by prospects 4, 5, and 6. There are some that disagree with the 3-6 order, but the top 6 are likely to universally be the top 6 on all lists. The gap to this group is a … Read more
In the 4th round the Phillies took a very Phillies type pitcher in 6’4″ RHP Alex McFarlane out of Miami (Fl). McFarlane has… Athleticism High end velocity (95-96 T99) High spin fastball (though it seems it isn’t the ride shape they have prioritized, according to Fangraphs) Plus slider Poor control It isn’t quite the Griff … Read more
The draft is now locked into 20 rounds. The Phillies do not have their 2nd round pick due to signing Nick Castellanos. Draft Tracker Draft Spreadsheet Day 1: Round 1 (17) – Justin Crawford, OF, Bishop Gorman HS (LV) Day 2: Round 3 (93) – Gabriel Rincones Jr., OF, Florida Atlantic Round 4 (122) – … Read more