A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
Top Prospects Justin Crawford – There are valid critiques and worries about Crawford’s long term future, especially when it comes to his swing and contact quality. He needs to elevate the ball more and chase less. He also is a has plus plus speed, is a plus defensive centerfielder, and despite the other swing worries, … 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
The Clearwater Threshers returned home to BayCare Ballpark on Tuesday night with their season on the line. They Threshers have been the best team in the Florida State League near wire to wire, but much of the team that had carried them to a postseason spot had been promoted to Jersey Shore. Down 1-0 to … 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
Name: Estibenzon JimenezPosition: RHPBorn: January 25, 2002Country: Venezuela Bats/Throws: R/RHeight/Weight: 6’1″ 172lbsHow Acquired: International Free Agent (2019 Class)Signed: November 27, 2019Bonus:Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2024MiLB Free Agency: 2026 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 # of Pitches Average Velocity Max Velocity Median Spin VBreak HBreak 4-Seam … Read more