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
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 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
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
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
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: Micah OttenbreitPosition: RHPBorn: May 7, 2003Country: USBats/Throws: R/RHeight/Weight: 6’4″ 190lbsHow Acquired: Drafted in the 4th Round of the 2021 Draft by the PhilliesSigned: July 17, 2021Bonus: $772,500Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2025MiLB Free Agency: 2027 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 … Read more