A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
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
2021 Draft Tracker Post | Draft Tracker Spreadsheet 1 – Andrew Painter 2 – Ethan Wilson | 3 – Jordan Viars | 4 – Micah Ottenbreit | 5 – Griff McGarry | 6 – Jose Pena Jr. 7 – Christian McGowan | 8 – Jason Ruffcorn | 9 – Gavin Tonkel | 10 – Logan … Read more
The Phillies ducked into the JuCo ranks in the 7th round going with third year player Christian McGowan. McGowan is an athletic 6’3″ righty. His fastball will reportedly get up to 99. His sitting velocity is apparently more in the mid 90s (sites have him a bit all over the place). His slider is more … Read more
After a 5 round draft last year, we get 20 rounds this year. Phillies pick 13th, have no extra picks, but they do have their 2nd round pick for the first time in a while. Draft Tracker Draft Recap Day 1: Round 1 (13) – RHP Andrew Painter, Calvary Christian (FL) Day 2: Draft Day … Read more