Phillies 2024 Top Prospects – The Once and Future Threshers 16-22

The Phillies concentrated the 2022 draft class and their international pitching in Clearwater to open the year. The result was one of the best performing teams in the minors. After injuries and promotions, Jean Cabrera and Estibenzon Jimenez formed the core of the rotation into the postseason. This section involves those arms, their opening day … Read more

2023 Rankings

Original Post 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. … Read more

Phillies 2023 Midseason Prospect Ranking and Trade Thoughts

The week between the draft signing deadline and the trade deadline is a good time to take stock of the system, see where players now stand, and also look at how they fit into the deadline conversation. The Phillies system this year lacks obvious players to shop, and it lacks the depth to make a … Read more

Phillies 2023 Top Prospects – The Full List

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

Phillies select Alex McFarlane in the 4th Round of the 2022 Draft

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

Phillies 2022 Draft Tracker

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