A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
It is once again list season, a time and activity that brings me excitement and stress. Ultimately the list allows me to consolidate thoughts on a one year check in on the players in the system. The actual numbers help in identifying value and justifying that value. I don’t do OFPs or Future Values, but … Read more
The top of the Phillies system is populated by the usual suspects, the last 4 first round picks (all high schoolers), their best international signing in recent seasons, and their breakout prospect who reached the majors in 2023. While the 1st round picks are not perfect, and all suffer from their own injury or weakness … Read more
It is once again list season, a time and activity that brings me excitement and stress. Ultimately the list allows me to consolidate thoughts on a one year check in on the players in the system. The actual numbers help in identifying value and justifying that value. I don’t do OFPs or Future Values, but … Read more
Original Post Top 50 Prospects 1. Mick Abel, RHP Age: 20 Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round of the 2020 Draft by the Phillies B/T: R/R H/W: 6’5” 190lbs 2021 Stats: Team (LVL) G GS W-L IP ERA H/9 HR/9 BB% K% CLW (A-) 14 14 1-3 44.2 4.43 5.4 1.0 14.3% 34.9% Role: #2 … Read more
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
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
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
Andrew Painter is probably the best Phillies pitching prospect of my lifetime. The only real arguments are possibly Cole Hamels and Aaron Nola in the exact moment before they made their major league debut, but no big deal as they are also easily the two best home grown Phillies pitchers of my lifetime. No matter … Read more
You can find all of the rankings and other material for this year here. 10. Simon Muzziotti, OF Age: 23Acquired: Signed as an International Free Agent in July 2015 by the Red Sox, contract voided by MLB in July 2016. Signed as an International Free Agent in July 2016 by the Phillies.B/T: L/LH/W: 6’1” 175lbs2021 Stats: … Read more
Name: Andrew PainterPosition: RHPBorn: 4/10/2003Country: United StatesBats/Throws: R/RHeight/Weight: 6’7″ 215lbsHow Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round of the 2021 Draft by the Phillies (#13 Overall)Signed: 7/17/2021Bonus: $3,900,000Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2025MiLB Free Agency: 2027 Articles Stats Rankings Stats Pitcher Statcast *Statcast data only available for FSL (2021-2023), AAA (2023), and isolated select games and locations. Pitch Type Year # of Pitches Avg Velocity Max Velocity Median … Read more