Philadelphia Phillies Top 10 Prospect List
Jan 29, 2024 20:12:07 GMT -6
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1. OF Evan Carter
It’s hard to have a more storybook career than the one Carter has produced. From anonymous amateur to World Series star, the 2020 second-rounder has shown the all-around game to become a force in Arlington for a long, long time.
Scouting Grades Hit: 65 | Power: 50 | Run: 80 | Field: 60 | Arm: 50
2. OF Wyatt Langford
Langford had one of the best debuts of any 2023 draftee. He bullied his way through the minor leagues, finishing the regular year in Triple-A before earning a spot on Texas’ postseason taxi squad. He’s neck and neck with Evan Carter for the top spot in the Rangers’ system and gives the team the arguable best one-two prospect punch in the sport.
Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 70 | Run: 50 | Field: 45 | Arm: 45
3. SS Jordan Lawler
Lawlar hit the ball harder in 2023 and cleaned up his defensive play at shortstop, leading to a September callup. He produced a .966 OPS in his final 70 minor league games and has a chance to bring his power-speed mix to MLB in 2024 as one of the game’s youngest regulars.
Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60
4. P Andrew Painter
Before having Tommy John surgery, Painter ranked as one of the sport’s elite pitching prospects. Even after the surgery, little has changed. If his stuff returns intact, he could give Philly its next homegrown ace.
Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 60
5. P Ricky Tiedemann
An early May biceps injury robbed Tiedemann of the majority of his 2023, but he returned late in the season and impressed in the Arizona Fall League. He’s a low-slot lefthander with a chance to develop three plus pitches with above-average command. Health is the biggest question mark facing the Blue Jays top prospect.
Scouting Grades Fastball: 65 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 55
6. 3B Coby Mayo
Drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 draft out of Florida powerhouse Stoneman Douglas HS, Mayo has developed into one of the best power-hitting prospects in the minor leagues. Mayo hit .290/.410/.563 with 29 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A in 2023 and has a chance to debut for the Orioles in 2024.
Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 70
7. OF Justin Crawford
Crawford did a lot of things right in 2023. He hit the ball hard and often, and showed standout skills on the bases and in center field while tearing up the Class A levels. If he can get the ball in the air more often, he has a chance to make serious noise in 2024 and move sharply up this list.
Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50
8. C Austin Wells
Wells has dealt with plenty of injuries over the past two seasons but has bounced back each time and put forth strong seasons. He’s a hard worker who has improved his all-around game enough to project as an offensive-minded catcher who provides plenty of thump. He got his first taste of the big leagues in 2023.
Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 30 | Field: 40 | Arm: 40
9. SS Orelvis Martinez
Martinez rebounded big in 2023 after a difficult 2022 season that saw him hit just above the Mendoza line. Martinez refined his swing decisions and showed maturity at the plate, forcing pitchers to work. He possesses some of the best quality of contact in the minors, as he shows the ability to consistently backspin flyballs to his pullside. Likely to move away from shortstop, Martinez has seen time at both second and third base.
Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60
10. OF Ceddanne Rafaela
Rafaela is a wizard in center field, and good enough that the Red Sox have had him focus on playing there even though he's also a capable shortstop. There are more worries about Rafaela's bat, which may limit him to hitting lower in the batting order.
Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60
It’s hard to have a more storybook career than the one Carter has produced. From anonymous amateur to World Series star, the 2020 second-rounder has shown the all-around game to become a force in Arlington for a long, long time.
Scouting Grades Hit: 65 | Power: 50 | Run: 80 | Field: 60 | Arm: 50
2. OF Wyatt Langford
Langford had one of the best debuts of any 2023 draftee. He bullied his way through the minor leagues, finishing the regular year in Triple-A before earning a spot on Texas’ postseason taxi squad. He’s neck and neck with Evan Carter for the top spot in the Rangers’ system and gives the team the arguable best one-two prospect punch in the sport.
Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 70 | Run: 50 | Field: 45 | Arm: 45
3. SS Jordan Lawler
Lawlar hit the ball harder in 2023 and cleaned up his defensive play at shortstop, leading to a September callup. He produced a .966 OPS in his final 70 minor league games and has a chance to bring his power-speed mix to MLB in 2024 as one of the game’s youngest regulars.
Scouting Grades Hit: 60 | Power: 55 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60
4. P Andrew Painter
Before having Tommy John surgery, Painter ranked as one of the sport’s elite pitching prospects. Even after the surgery, little has changed. If his stuff returns intact, he could give Philly its next homegrown ace.
Scouting Grades Fastball: 70 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 60
5. P Ricky Tiedemann
An early May biceps injury robbed Tiedemann of the majority of his 2023, but he returned late in the season and impressed in the Arizona Fall League. He’s a low-slot lefthander with a chance to develop three plus pitches with above-average command. Health is the biggest question mark facing the Blue Jays top prospect.
Scouting Grades Fastball: 65 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 60 | Control: 55
6. 3B Coby Mayo
Drafted in the fourth round of the 2020 draft out of Florida powerhouse Stoneman Douglas HS, Mayo has developed into one of the best power-hitting prospects in the minor leagues. Mayo hit .290/.410/.563 with 29 home runs across Double-A and Triple-A in 2023 and has a chance to debut for the Orioles in 2024.
Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 70 | Run: 45 | Field: 50 | Arm: 70
7. OF Justin Crawford
Crawford did a lot of things right in 2023. He hit the ball hard and often, and showed standout skills on the bases and in center field while tearing up the Class A levels. If he can get the ball in the air more often, he has a chance to make serious noise in 2024 and move sharply up this list.
Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 70 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50
8. C Austin Wells
Wells has dealt with plenty of injuries over the past two seasons but has bounced back each time and put forth strong seasons. He’s a hard worker who has improved his all-around game enough to project as an offensive-minded catcher who provides plenty of thump. He got his first taste of the big leagues in 2023.
Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 30 | Field: 40 | Arm: 40
9. SS Orelvis Martinez
Martinez rebounded big in 2023 after a difficult 2022 season that saw him hit just above the Mendoza line. Martinez refined his swing decisions and showed maturity at the plate, forcing pitchers to work. He possesses some of the best quality of contact in the minors, as he shows the ability to consistently backspin flyballs to his pullside. Likely to move away from shortstop, Martinez has seen time at both second and third base.
Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60
10. OF Ceddanne Rafaela
Rafaela is a wizard in center field, and good enough that the Red Sox have had him focus on playing there even though he's also a capable shortstop. There are more worries about Rafaela's bat, which may limit him to hitting lower in the batting order.
Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Field: 70 | Arm: 60