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 Phillies have struggled to develop unknown talent, they have struggled on international signings, and they have struggled to identify and develop high upside prospects. This group is not a solution to all of those problems, and in the case of some players it is a warning sign of how things don’t always work out … Read more
Name: Bryan RinconPosition: SSBorn: February 8, 2004Country: VenezuelaBats/Throws: S/RHeight/Weight: 5’11” 185lbsHow Acquired: Drafted in the 14th Round of the 2022 Draft by the PhilliesSigned: July 25, 2022Bonus: $125,000Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2026MiLB Free Agency: 2028 Articles Stats Rankings Reports Video Stats Hitter Statcast *Statcast data only available for FSL (2021-2023), AAA (2023), and isolated select games and locations. Year Balls in Play Average … Read more
Tonight starts the A-ball playoffs. On Sunday, in the 11th inning the BlueClaws clinched the second half South Atlantic League title with a roster full of players that had led the Threshers to the first half title in the Florida State League. The Threshers were ok in the second half, but even with reinforcements they … 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
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 now pieces of a whole. Andrew Painter will have the weight of expectations upon … Read more
Lumping some Day 3 picks together. 12th round – Jordan Dissin, C, Saddleback College (CA) A close to home kid who went to Malvern Prep, but then to University of Richmond and now Saddleback College (a California JuCo) before heading to UCSD next year. He hitting .393/.505/.577 last year with 33 walks to 35 strikeouts … Read more