The Philadelphia Phillies minor league and prospect improvement resulted in a lot of winning throughout the organization this past season.That improvement included each of their minor league affiliates reaching the playoffs, and MiLB naming the Phillies as having the Best Farm System in 2016.With all of the success, there were a few high-profile disappointments this year among the organizations … Continue reading Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #5 – Nick Williams
Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #6 – Franklyn Kilome
It is widely accepted throughout the industry that the Philadelphia Phillies have one of the most improved farm systems in the game.As my own “Phillies Fall 2016 Top 10 Prospects” countdown progresses, the player in the #6 slot becomes the third and final pitcher on the list.Franklyn Kilome is a 21-year old, 6’6″, 175 pound right-hander signed by … Continue reading Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #6 – Franklyn Kilome
Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #7 – Ben Lively
The Philadelphia Phillies have brought a number of young starting pitchers to the big leagues over the last two seasons who have a shot to become members of their rotation over the long term.In 2015 it was Aaron Nola, Jerad Eickhoff, Adam Morgan, and Alec Asher getting their shots. Eickhoff has become perhaps the club’s most reliable starter. Nola has … Continue reading Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #7 – Ben Lively
Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #8 – Cornelius Randolph
The 2015 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft would prove to be the final one for the Philadelphia Phillies under the regime of former general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.With the first pick in that draft at 10th overall, the club surprised many. The Phillies selected 18-year-old Cornelius Randolph out of Griffin High School in Georgia.Randolph was a Perfect Game First Team High … Continue reading Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #8 – Cornelius Randolph
Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #9 – Kevin Gowdy
The Philadelphia Phillies went to the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft knowing that they had the top overall pick, which gave them the entirety of the field of prospects from whom to select their favorite.With that top overall pick the Phillies chose high-ceiling high school outfielder Mickey Moniak. But the club also hoped that by the time … Continue reading Phillies Fall 2016 Top Ten Prospects: #9 – Kevin Gowdy
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