A Critical Look at the Phillies Organization and Minor League Baseball
Name: Tayshaun WaltonPosition: OFBorn: January 29, 2005Country: US Bats/Throws: R/RHeight/Weight: 6’3″ 225lbsHow Acquired: Drafted in the 4th Round of the 2023 Draft by the PhilliesSigned: July 18, 2023Bonus: $499,100Options Remaining: 3Rule 5 Eligible: 2027MiLB Free Agency: 2029 Articles Stats Rankings Stats Prospect Rankings 2024 #17 2024 #17 Role: Average RegularRisk: High – Walton is a high school corner outfielder who has not yet hit for home run … Read more
The week between the draft signing deadline and the trade deadline is a good time to take stock of the system, see where players now stand, and also look at how they fit into the deadline conversation. The Phillies system this year lacks obvious players to shop, and it lacks the depth to make a … Read more
The Phillies were not going to “win” the draft and come out with a class that looked like the future of the org. They had the smallest draft pool thanks to going to the world series (picking 2nd to last each round) and signing Trea Turner (cost 2nd and 5th round picks). Depending on the … Read more
With their 4th round pick the Phillies select TayShaun Walton a high school outfielder from IMG Academy in Florida. It is the third high school hitter in a row for the Phillies. Walton is a physically mature hitter who can hit the ball hard, but has not yet lifted it for power. Reportedly has a … Read more
The Phillies do not have their 2nd and 5th round picks due to signing Trea Turner Draft Tracker Draft Tracker Spreadsheet Day 1: Round 1 (27) – Aidan Miller, SS, J.W. Miller HS Day 2: Round 3 (98) – Devin Saltiban, OF,Hilo HS (HI) Round 4 (130) – TayShaun Walton, OF, IMG Academy (FL) Round … Read more
Draft Tracker Post Draft Tracker Spreadsheet Round Pick Player Position School Bonus Slot 1 27 Aidan Miller SS J.W. Mitchell HS $3,100,000 $2,968,800 3 98 Devin Saltiban OF Hilo HS (HI) $602,500 $685,100 4 130 TayShaun Walton OF IMG Academy (FL) $499,100 $501,600 6 193 George Klassen RHP Minnesota $297,500 $282,900 7 223 Jake Eddington … Read more