A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
Last Week’s Schedule Lehigh Valley (6-6) @ Scranton/WB (10-4): W 7-1, L 4-5, L 4-8, W 9-3, L 2-5, W 7-4 Reading (3-6) @ Binghamton (3-5): L 2-3, L 3-4*, W 7-4*, W 8-2, L 3-6, W 5-4 Jersey Shore (5-4) vs Brooklyn (4-5): W 3-1, W 9-0, L 4-6, W 6-3, L 7-9, L … Read more
A little late coming, but not every prospect can make the list and some weren’t particularly close. However, it is time to dump all of the notes I do have, because some of these guys could surprise because many are still kids and an eternity away or things just click sometimes for players who aren’t … Read more
Original Post Top 50 Prospects 1. Mick Abel, RHP Age: 20 Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round of the 2020 Draft by the Phillies B/T: R/R H/W: 6’5” 190lbs 2021 Stats: Team (LVL) G GS W-L IP ERA H/9 HR/9 BB% K% CLW (A-) 14 14 1-3 44.2 4.43 5.4 1.0 14.3% 34.9% Role: #2 … Read more
Original Post You can access and download a PDF version of the list here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xggr9H2CX7bH4YPW45coe5fuzqcvwBY7/view?usp=share_link Another year, another list. After an unexpected run through the postseason to the World Series, the way Phillies prospects viewed changes dramatically. No longer are prospects the future of the franchise on which hopes and dreams are solely placed. … Read more
You can access and download a PDF version of the list here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xggr9H2CX7bH4YPW45coe5fuzqcvwBY7/view?usp=share_link Another year, another list. After an unexpected run through the postseason to the World Series, the way Phillies prospects viewed changes dramatically. No longer are prospects the future of the franchise on which hopes and dreams are solely placed. They are … Read more
I already used the purgatory or waiting room analogy (or will later use it if you are coming to this late and starting from the beginning), so I won’t use it again. This group of 5 prospects are sort of a spectrum of the Phillies prospect experience. There is an older player who has broken … Read more
You can find all of the rankings and other material for this year here. 20. Alexeis Azuaje, 2B Age: 19 Acquired: Signed as an International Free Agent in July 2018 by the Phillies B/T: R/R H/W: 5’10” 155lbs 2021 Stats: Team (LVL) G PA HR SB BB% K% AVG OBP SLG PHI (CPX) 19 56 5 … Read more
Name: Jordan ViarsPosition: OFBorn: July 18, 2003Country: United StatesBats/Throws: L/LHeight/Weight: 6’4″ 215lbsHow Acquired: Drafted in the 3rd Round of the 2021 Draft by the PhilliesSigned: July 17, 2021Bonus: $747,500Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2025MiLB Free Agency: 2027 Articles Stats Rankings Stats Hitter Statcast *Statcast data only available for FSL (2021-2023), AAA (2023), and isolated select games and locations. Year Balls in Play Average EV 90th … Read more
2021 Draft Tracker Post | Draft Tracker Spreadsheet 1 – Andrew Painter 2 – Ethan Wilson | 3 – Jordan Viars | 4 – Micah Ottenbreit | 5 – Griff McGarry | 6 – Jose Pena Jr. 7 – Christian McGowan | 8 – Jason Ruffcorn | 9 – Gavin Tonkel | 10 – Logan … Read more
The Phillies return to the HS ranks in the 3rd round, going off of most boards for OF Jordan Viars. Viars is one of the youngest players in the draft (turns 18 next week). He is a big (6’4″) slugger with big left handed power. He is currently a corner outfielder, but there is a … Read more