A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
Last Week’s Schedule This Week’s Schedule Hitter Spotlight C/1B Guillermo Rosario 7-18 3 2B 1 3B 1 HR 2 BB 5 K – .389/.409/.833 On Friday, Guillermo Rosario might have had the best game any Phillies prospect will have all season, going 4 for 4 with 3 doubles, a home run, and a sac fly, … Read more
Last Week’s Schedule This Week’s Schedule Hitter Spotlight 2B Devin Saltiban 6-19 2 2B 2 HR 2 BB 4 K 3 SB .316/.381/.737 Saltiban must like hitting his home runs in pairs because now he has 4 on the season and has hit multiple home runs in a game twice this year. The two doubles … Read more
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 Reports Video Stats Prospect Rankings 2025 #9 2024 #16 2025 #9 Role: Everyday Second BasemanRisk: High – Saltiban has positional and contact concerns, but he has intriguing offensive … 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