A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
Jump to Rankings When I sat down to the yearly exercise of putting together this list, I was under no delusion that I was writing up a strong farm system. The Phillies are a competitive team that has struggled with development while not having the depth to cycle out players for influxes of talent like … Read more
Jump to Rankings When I sat down to the yearly exercise of putting together this list, I was under no delusion that I was writing up a strong farm system. The Phillies are a competitive team that has struggled with development while not having the depth to cycle out players for influxes of talent like … Read more
If you want a microcosm of the Phillies system, this part of the list is probably it. It is pitching heavy, but that pitching comes in the form of future back end starters, relievers with command issues, and just drafted arms. Some of this is good, since it has been a while since the Phillies … Read more
The MLB trade deadline is July 31 6pm EDT. The Phillies have a need in their bullpen and in left field or on their bench. By all accounts they are motivated to make a deal, however the market is in flux and that means there could be a lot available, little available, or even only … Read more
This Week’s Schedule Hitter Spotlight OF Griffin Burkholder 4-13 2 2B 1 HR 3 RBI 0 BB 3 K The draft is next week, and it probably isn’t ideal we haven’t talked about the player thought to be the Phillies best selection in last year’s draft. It doesn’t help that Burkholder started the year hurt, … Read more
This Week’s Schedule Hitter Spotlight OF/2B Dylan Campbell 5-16 1 2B 1 RBI 4 BB 0 K 2 SB .313/.450/.375 Campbell had a couple of nice games early in the season, but overall hit .173 and .184 in the first two months of the season, and overall through May 23 was hitting .160/.240/.328. He then … Read more
This Week’s Schedule Hitter Spotlight OF Hendry Mendez 7-17 1 2B 1 3B 1 HR 4 RBI 1 BB 2 K 1 SB I try to avoid writing up the same player twice, but if you hit for the cycle you get to break the mold. On Friday, Mendez pulled off the feat in 8-5 … Read more
This Week’s Schedule Hitter Spotlight 1B Keaton Anthony 12 G 48 PA 16-46 5 2B 2 HR 2 BB 7 K .348/.375/.587 This is really a celebration of a strong month for Anthony who has hit .368/.417/.604 since the start of May. He is a bit of an odd first baseman with just 4 home … Read more
This Week’s Schedule Hitter Spotlight C Alirio Ferrebus 4 G 19 PA 3-14 2 HB 4 BB 1 K 1 HBP It was mostly a quiet week for Ferrebus outside of a two home run game (two opposite field shots on fastballs). He is only hitting .238 on season, mostly due to a high ground … Read more
Name: Griffin BurkholderPosition: OFBorn: August 30, 2005Country: USBats/Throws: R/RHeight/Weight: 6’2″ 195lbsHow Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2024 Draft by the PhilliesSigned: July 24, 2024Bonus: $2,497,500Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2028MiLB Free Agency: 2030 Articles Stats Rankings Reports Video Stats Prospect Rankings 2025 #6 2025 #6 Role: Above Average RegularRisk: Extreme – Burkholder hit a triple in his first pro plate appearance and then injured … Read more