A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
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
The bulk of any minor league system ranking like this is going to be made up of players with a major league upside, but with a low probability of achieving that outcome. It could be because they are so young and far away that they do not yet have the skills, and while the hints … Read more
Name: Caleb RickettsPosition: CBorn: May 10, 2000Country: USBats/Throws: L/RHeight/Weight: 6’4″ 225lbsHow Acquired: Drafted in the 7th Round of the 2022 Draft by the PhilliesSigned: July 25, 2022Bonus: $218,100Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2025MiLB Free Agency: 2029 Articles Stats Rankings Stats Hitter Statcast *Statcast data only available for FSL (2021-2023), AAA (2023), and isolated select games and locations. Year Balls in Play Average EV 90th Percentile … Read more
The Phillies take their first college senior in the 7th round, drafting Caleb Ricketts a catcher (and part time outfielder) from University of San Diego. Ricketts had 3 underwhelming years, before a massive power explosion this year hitting .373/.423/.658 with 16 home runs. He is a big dude (6’4″ 225lbs) and there are questions about … 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