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
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
Name: Mavis GravesPosition: LHPBorn: November 20, 2003Country: USBats/Throws: L/LHeight/Weight: 6’6″ 205lbsHow Acquired: Drafted in the 6th Round of the 2022 Draft by the PhilliesSigned: July 25, 2022Bonus: $247,500Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2026MiLB Free Agency: 2028 Articles Stats Rankings Stats Pitcher Tracking *Pitch tracking data sourced from Statcast, broadcasts, and individual reports Pitch Type Year Velocity Low Velocity High Velocity Max Games Tracked FA … 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
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
The bulk of any minor league system ranking like this is going to be made up of players with a major league upside, but with a low probability of achieving that outcome. It could be because they are so young and far away that they do not yet have the skills, and while the hints … Read more
The Phillies have often taken a high school arm in the middle of Day 2. This year they took LHP Mavis Graves in the 6th round. Graves is all projection. MLB lists him at 6’6″ 205lbs and Baseball America lists him at 6’4″. His fastball is reportedly a high 80s, touch low 90s. He has … Read more
The draft is now locked into 20 rounds. The Phillies do not have their 2nd round pick due to signing Nick Castellanos. Draft Tracker Draft Spreadsheet Day 1: Round 1 (17) – Justin Crawford, OF, Bishop Gorman HS (LV) Day 2: Round 3 (93) – Gabriel Rincones Jr., OF, Florida Atlantic Round 4 (122) – … Read more