A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
Top Prospects Aidan Miller – Miller was the Phillies first round pick in the 2023 draft. His swing is a little unconventional, but he has made contact thanks to a good approach and eye at the plate, and great bat speed. That bat speed leads to at least plus raw power. He is a bit … Read more
The Phillies prospects faced off against their Tigers counterparts on Thursday afternoon, and after jumping out to the early lead, fell 5-1 behind from some poor defense, bad pitch location, and two Jace Jung home runs. It was however, a one game exhibition featuring an extremely young Phillies lineup. The youth was very apparent on … Read more
This year MLB is doing a new thing called the Spring Breakout where a team of prospects from one team will play a team of prospects from another. They are 7 inning games (though teams can agree to make them 9 if they would like)- EDIT: Phillies vs Tigers has been changed to a 9 … 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
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 concentrated the 2022 draft class and their international pitching in Clearwater to open the year. The result was one of the best performing teams in the minors. After injuries and promotions, Jean Cabrera and Estibenzon Jimenez formed the core of the rotation into the postseason. This section involves those arms, their opening day … Read more
Name: Devin SaltibanPosition: SSBorn: February 14, 2005 Country: USBats/Throws: R/RHeight/Weight: 5’10” 180lbsHow Acquired: Drafted in the 3rd Round of the 2023 Draft by the PhilliesSigned: July 18, 2023Bonus: $602,500Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2027MiLB Free Agency: 2029 Articles Stats Rankings Stats Prospect Rankings 2024 #16 2024 #16 Role: Average RegularRisk: Extreme – Saltiban did not face top competition in high school, was not on the showcase circuit vs … 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
The Phillies were not going to “win” the draft and come out with a class that looked like the future of the org. They had the smallest draft pool thanks to going to the world series (picking 2nd to last each round) and signing Trea Turner (cost 2nd and 5th round picks). Depending on the … Read more
With their second pick of the draft, in the 3rd round at #98 overall, the Phillies selected Devin Saltiban a high schooler from Hawaii and announced him as a shortstop. Many of the writeups have Saltiban as an outfielder, primarily as a center fielder, so it is interesting he is announced as a shortstop. He … Read more