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
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
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
The Arizona Fall League has morphed and changed over the years, but ultimately it is more baseball to be played. It can be a time to catch up on lost time, work with new coaches, or work on something new. Normally the majority of players sent fall into two categories, those that missed time and … 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
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
I already used the purgatory or waiting room analogy (or will later use it if you are coming to this late and starting from the beginning), so I won’t use it again. This group of 5 prospects are sort of a spectrum of the Phillies prospect experience. There is an older player who has broken … Read more
You can find all of the rankings and other material for this year here. 30. Donny Sands, C Age: 25 Acquired: Drafted in the 8th Round of the 2015 Draft by the Yankees. Traded to the Phillies with Nick Nelson for T.J. Rumfield and Joel Valdez B/T: R/R H/W: 6’2” 190lbs 2021 Stats: Team (LVL) G … Read more
Name: Christian McGowanPosition: RHPBorn: March 7, 2000Country: USBats/Throws: R/RHeight/Weight: 6’3″ 205lbsHow Acquired: Drafted in the 7th Round of the 2021 Draft by the PhilliesSigned: July 17, 2021Bonus: $577,000Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2024MiLB 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 Pitch Count Average Velocity … Read more