A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
Last Week’s Schedule Lehigh Valley (1-2) @ Rochester (2-1): (Tuesday-Friday postponed, DH Sunday) W 5-4, W 4-3, L 4-7 Reading (0-0) @ Bowie (0-0): W 5-2, L 1-19, L 3-4 Jersey Shore (0-0) vs Aberdeen (0-0): W 3-2, W 7-6, L 1-4 Clearwater (0-0) @ Bradenton (0-0): W 5-2, W 13-2, L 0-4 *All teams … 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
Name: Hendry MendezPosition: OFBorn: November 7, 2003Country: Dominican RepublicBats/Throws: L/LHeight/Weight: 6’2″ 175lbsHow Acquired: Signed as an International Free Agent by the Brewers. Traded to the Phillies along with Robert Moore for Oliver Dunn on November 14, 2023.Signed: January 15, 2021Bonus: $800,000Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2025MiLB Free Agency: 2027 Articles Stats Rankings Stats Prospect Rankings 2024 #34 2024 #34 Role: Second Division RegularRisk: Extreme – Mendez has … 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
Not every prospect in the minors is destined to be an impact contributor to a major league team. It is really easy to see these role players, whether they are bench hitters, middle relievers, or back end starters, as those with higher ceilings that did not meet those heights. Not every player in this group … Read more