Philadelphia Phillies Top 15 Prospects

Plus raw power and good on base skills make Miller an exciting offensive piece; his positive swing adjustments only add to the intrigue. With major improvements on the defensive side of things to pair, Miller looks like one of the best shortstop prospects in baseball.

Offense

Previously featuring a significant barrel tip/hitch that he could overcome thanks to his plus bat speed, Miller made things easier on himself heading into his first full pro season, starting his hands up higher and quieting his pre-swing moves. He also found a better feel for his base, narrowing his stance with more of his weight stacked towards his back side.

Simpler moves and a stronger base have helped Miller make more consistent contact and produce impressive impact. As he has tapped into plus exit velocities, Miller’s more efficient bat path has made it easier for him to do damage to the pull side in particular — something he struggled with as an amateur and in his first stint as a pro.

Miller’s plus bat speed and enhanced path really stands out in his ability to turn around velocity, running a zone contact rate north of 90% against fastballs 94+ MPH in 2025. He has the tendency to pull off of secondaries at times, but hedges with superb plate discipline, running a chase rate of roughly 17% against non-fastballs.

The overall feel for the zone is a major asset for Miller, walking at a 16% clip at the upper levels in 2025 while leveraging his ability to pull the ball in the air well in the way that he leverages his advantage counts and recognizes spin early.

He will still likely need to improve in his ability to stay on secondaries a little bit longer swing path wise to reach his ceiling, but Miller offers an exciting blend of hit, power and patience that give him both a high floor and plenty to dream on.

Defense/Speed

Miller has come along impressively at shortstop to the point that he not only projects to stick at the position, but could be comfortably above average there. His footwork is an asset, especially moving to his left where he is smooth and under control as he’ll go into a slide or spinning throw to steal a hit up the middle.

He is not quite as comfortable working to his back hand yet, but has flashed the ability to make difficult plays in the hole thanks to his strong arm and ability to get the ball out quickly. A plus runner, Miller swiped 59 bags on 74 tries in 2025, maintaining his high volume in his Triple-A cup of coffee as well.

Outlook

It’s easy to like Aidan Miller’s offensive profile. He is a young hitter with standout bat speed, an advanced approach and has already demonstrated the ability to make positive swing adjustments. Tack on the increased likelihood of sticking at shortstop and you have one of the better infield prospects in the game.

Miller has the goods to be an on base machine who can clear 20 homers annually with as many as 30 in his best seasons if it all comes together. If he slides to second base or third base due to the presence of Trea Turner, Miller would have plus defensive upside as well.

2. Andrew Painter – RHP – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’7″, 240 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 1st Round (13), 2021 (PHI) | ETA: 2026

The top prep pitching prospect in the 2021 draft, Painter quicly solidified himself as one of the best pitching prospects in the game with a dominant 2022 that saw him pitch to a 1.56 ERA across three levels at just 19 years old.

Painter missed all of 2023 and the 2024 regular season due to Tommy John surgery that he had initially tried to avoid. He returned to action in the AFL where he looked sharp, but battled to shake off the rust as he pitched in Triple-A in 2025.

Arsenal

Possessing a five pitch mix that rivals any pitching prospect in baseball when he’s right, Painter previously bullied lower level hitters with a fastball that averages 97 MPH and can exceed triple digits. His fastball. was hit hard in Triple-A in 2025, but that could be explained by a culmination of factors. The Triple-A ball tends to kill some induced vertical break for pitchers, while fastball velocity can be there upon TJ return, some pitchers take some time to recreate the backspin feel and then the most common being just the feel to locate taking some time to return.

Painter had the tendency to miss over the heart of the plate with his fastball at points and found himself pitching from behind at Triple-A far more frequently than in 2022 when he walked just 6% of batters.

He also added an upper 80s cutter in 2025 that generated strong whiff numbers for, but similar to his fastball, yielded higher OPS against than desired due to execution. His splitter became his most used secondary behind the cutter as the season progressed, generating plus swing and miss figures with an improved strike rate with each start.

The increased splitter usage made his cutter more effective because it allowed him to cut down the usage of the latter against left-handed hitters. Lefties OPS’d 1.300 against the cutter (32 PA sample) compared to .636 against righties (64 PA).

Painter’s 82-84 MPH curveball is an above average pitch and he added a sweeper that is a couple ticks harder.

Outlook

Many pitchers have plenty of rust to shake off after returning from Tommy John surgery given the time off and change in the anatomy of the elbow, but Painter’s case may have been even more difficult. Having taken time off in an effort to avoid Tommy John surgery just to inevitably get it, Painter lost two full seasons while making the leap to Triple-A where the ball is different, the zones are tighter and the hitter’s are more disciplined.

Even with mixed results, Painter returned to action in 2025 with a more complete arsenal, held his velocity and logged 118 innings; all of which were important boxes to check. Painter is a candidate to have a big 2026 season as someone who could be a key piece in the Phillies rotation. Painter will need to execute a bit more consistently, especially with the fastball, but he still has frontline upside and a great chance of at least landing in the middle of a rotation.

3. Justin Crawford – OF – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 180 | Bat/Throw: L/R | 1st Round (17), 2022 (PHI) | ETA: 2026

The son of 15-year big leaguer Carl Crawford, Justin is also a speedy center fielder with a knack for making contact from the left side. He has impressed with strong numbers the numbers as a pro, but there’s some concerns with his batted ball profile.

Offense

Starting wide and crouched with his hands high above his head, Crawford sinks deeper into his lower half as he loads along with a small stride. He is very athletic in the box, boasting impressive adjustability that helps him get to pitches in tough locations. His swing path is flat and can be long, resulting in a contact point that is extremely deep on average and a ground ball rate north of 60%.

Crawford’s speed helps him get away with such high ground ball rates, but an average launch angle of -1 degrees against fastballs with a pull rate of just 9% will make it difficult to be consistently productive against MLB pitching. His swing decisions also restrict him, chasing at a north of 30%, however that is improved from the 40% figure he posted in 2024.

His feel for the barrel and elite speed help hedge his aggressive nature in the box, spoiling plenty of tough pitches (67% O-Contact) while rarely getting beat within the zone (89% Z-contact). Crawford has flashed some impact when he is able to catch balls further out front (generally hangers), flashing exit velocities as high as 110.6 MPH. He will likely need to find a way to be shorter and more efficient to the ball to tap into that pull side impact more frequently.

Crawford’s natural ability is abundant and the fact that he has hit comfortably above .300 in his pro career despite poor plate discipline and a concerning batted ball profile. His strong feel to hit and room for more strength help provide optimism for his offensive profile, but he will likely need to make some sort of mechanical adjustment along the way. He flashed some improvements down the stretch of the season in 2025, slowly chipping away at his ground ball rate and the slug numbers ticked up.

Defense/Speed

Much like his father, Crawford is an easy plus runner who can wreak havoc on the base paths and close in on baseball’s impressively in center field. While solid in center, Crawford relies on his speed over jumps, having the tendency to get a late start that he can make up for like few can. With continued reps, his reads and routes should get more comfortable, giving him a chance for plus defense up the middle with his athleticism, though he more likely settles in as an above average defender out there. He should be a threat for 30+ stolen bases and has been much more efficient of a base stealer at the upper levels.

Outlook

On the surface, Crawford has been as good as the Phillies could have hoped since they drafted him 17th overall in 2022, hitting comfortably over .300 with an OPS north of .800 through three pro seasons, with his best showing thus far as a 21-year-old in Triple-A. Continuing his production at the upper levels is encouraging, though there is no precedent for a hitter with an average launch angle at or below zero having success at the big league level, especially when combined with a chase rate above 30%.

The good news is, Crawford can remedy his batted ball profile with some mechanical changes and the feel for making contact that he possesses is a much more difficult skill to develop. His exit velocities on balls in the air is above average, and there’s more room for strength though that is all moot if he cannot cut down on his 60+% ground ball rate. Good defense in center field helps his profile, but if he can reach plus territory out there, it will take some more pressure off of the bat as well.

4. Aroon Escobar – 2B – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 5’9″, 225 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $450,000, 2022 (PHI) | ETA: 2027

Signed for $450,000 out of Venezuela in 2022, Escobar struggled through his first two pro seasons in the Dominican before appearing to be on the cusp of a breakout in 2024 when an injury cut his season to just 24 FCL games. He picked up where he left off in 2025, mashing his way through Low-A and finishing the year at Double-A.

Hitting

Starting upright with his front foot up on his toes and pointed inwards with the bat upright, Escobar utilizes a hovering stride, keeping his weight back well while staying in rhythm. His hands are impressively quick, boasting above average bat speed and he does not get cheated on his swings.

His early load and ability to hold his back side with minimal hand movement allows him to see the ball early, turning around velocity well with good pitch recognition skills. Though the path can be somewhat flat. Escobar’s out-front contact point allows him to elevate to the pull side and drive hard line drives to all fields.

Escobar’s above average plate discipline and solid contact rates within the zone paired with his above average raw power give him the potential to be a productive bat with 20 homer upside if he finds a bit more depth in his swing.

Defense/Speed

Escobar has a stocky build limiting his range at second base, though his arm is well above average for the position. He is likely an average defender in the best-case scenario. Though the speed is fringy, Escobar will swipe a bag when the opportunity presents itself and is not a clog on the base paths.

Outlook

It’s a bat-driven profile for Escobar, but he has the potential to be an above average offensive threat at second base. There’s the ingredients or solid on base skills and at least average pop, with the underlying data pointing towards room for more. Escobar dominated Low-A, before slowing down a bit in High-A where he still posted a 116 wRC+. He will likely need to clean up his swing path a bit to maintain his production at the upper levels and tap into his above average pop.

5. Gage Wood – RHP – (Low-A)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 215 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 1st Round (26), 2025 (PHI) | ETA: 2027

Wood transitioned from the Arkansas bullpen to the rotation in 2025 and following a detour due to a minor shoulder issue, he sprinted through the finish line, capped off by a 19 strikeout no-hitter in the College World Series. Wood’s elite fastball gives him the floor of a big league relief arm, but if he can refine his secondaries, there’s intriguing upside as a starter.

Arsenal

Technically a four pitch mix, Wood threw his fastball 63% of the time in his draft year, which is understandable given how dominant it is. He racked up a strike rate north of 70% while opponents mustered just a 65% Z-contact rate against it with a chase rate north of 30%.

Averaging 96 MPH with the riding life that really plays up from his extremely flat vertical approach angle, causing hitters to consistently swing under it and expand at the top. Working off of it is a big two-plane curveball, averaging nearly 18 inches of vertical break at 82-84 MPH. While it’s sharp for how big the break is, the inconsistent shape can yield inconsistent results at times. The sheer depth at 83 MPH on average helps it flash plus.

Wood threw his slider less than 10% of the time with iffy results in 2025, but it is a focal point for him heading into his first full pro season. It’s definitively different shape wise and averages 89 MPH, though his poor command of it was limiting. With more refinement, it could become and average or better third offering.

He also mixed in a nascent splitter in the upper 80s which could in theory work well off of his hoppy fastball if he can harness it at all.

Outlook

Wood’s inconsistent secondaries and delivery provide some concern for a relief outcome. That said, his double plus heater that he pounds the zone with gives him an extremely strong foundation with a curveball that flashes plus. There’s middle-rotation upside if Wood can find more consistency with his curveball and develop his slider and/or splitter.

If Wood struggles to harness his secondaries, he has the fallback of a leverage relief arm who can overwhelm hitters with a heater that would likely tick up further.

6. Francisco Renteria – OF – (DSL)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 215 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $4M, 2026 (PHI) | ETA: 2030

Tied for the second largest bonus in the 2025 IFA class, Renteria offers a huge frame to pair with impressive athleticism, giving him big time upside.

Hitting

Starting slightly crouched with his weight up on the ball of his front foot, Renteria sinks into his back side as he loads with quiet hands throughout the process. He has the tendency to close himself off as he strides, making it difficult for him to turn around harder stuff inside and often looking crowded.

Renteria hammers pitches middle away, showcasing impressive bat speed and noticeably more strength than his peers given his 6-foot-3, 215 pound frame. He will resort to almost no stride with two strikes, still demonstrating plenty of pop, but also leaning over the plate a bit.

He was aggressive at the plate in the 2024 U15 World Cup, but it’s difficult to draw too much from such a small sample. Renteria’s still relatively hitterish for how physical he is a young age, providing optimism for enough hit to get into his plus power potential.

Defense/Speed

Renteria moves extremely well for his size, turning in plus run times without requiring too much time to get to his top speed. There’s always the chance that Renteria could slow down which would move him over to a corner, but he is already pretty filled out. If he does slide over to a corner, Renteria has all of the ingredients to be at least an average defender.

Outlook

Easily the most physical of the 2026 IFA class, Renteria provides the potential for a tantalizing blend of power and speed. Of course, if Renteria can stick in centerfield, his value would be immense, the offensive upside he possesses would be more than enough to make him a high-impact bat in a corner if it all works out. Renteria will be a fun name to watch in the DSL in 2026, where he should put up strong numbers.

7. Gabriel Rincones Jr. – OF – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 235 | Bat/Throw: L/R | 3rd Round (92), 2022 (PHI) | ETA: 2026

Rincones has been an above average bat at every stop, but his 2025 season may have been the most encouraging. He hit a career-best 18 homers, posted his best K/BB rate and the underlying data backed it all up at the Triple-A level.

Hitting

Starting with his hands rested at the letters and his feet a littler more than shoulder-width apart, Rincones gets into his back side with a rhythmic gather as he pulls his hands back and up. Though his hands travel a bit, it’s a repeatable move that he seems to time up consistently in tandem with his lower half.

Rincones’ raw power is encroaches on plus plus territory, running a 90th percentile exit velocity of 109 MPH and average exit velocity of 93 MPH in 2025. The hit tool is likely below average, but Rincones’ improvements against changeups and curveballs in particular in 2025, helped him slash his strikeout rate to a career-best 22.5% while walking at the highest clip of his career (15%).

Rincones is unlikely to see many lefties in his big league career given his dramatic splits. Between 2024 and 2025, Rincones hit just .151 in same-handed matchups with just four XBH in 120 PA. His continued improvements against righties makes it easy to buy into a bulk platoon role where Rincones has the pop to exceed 20 homers even without everyday reps.

The contact rates are fringy, but the plate discipline is above average and the quality of contact helps solidify his floor some.

Defense/Speed

Rincones is a big body, but moves pretty well for his size. He covers enough ground to play a fine corner and his above average arm helps his case. He’s a savvy base runner, swiping 21 bags on 26 tries in 2025 and 76 bags in his 307 career minor league games.

Outlook

There’s plenty of pressure for Rincones to mash the heavy side of a platoon, but there’s reason to believe he can do so at the highest level after such a strong showing in 2025 backed by strong batted ball data. There’s some Jesus Sanchez similarities if things stall, but Rincones has cleaner mechanics and better plate discipline, giving him room for more.

8. Dante Nori – OF – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 5’9″, 190 | Bat/Throw: L/L | 1st Round (27), 2024 (PHI) | ETA: 2027

Contact and defense lead the way for Nori, but his well below-average power places importance on squeezing the most out of those two departments.

Hitting

Starting somewhat crouched with the bat angled flat above his back shoulder, Nori tips his barrel upwards as he strides forward, but still gets on plane relatively early and has a great feel for the bat. The lack of counter-move results in a stride that just pushes him forward with minimal tension being created with his upper half. Already working with a small frame, Nori’s lack of stretch or “rubber band” effect with his pre-swing moves likely leaves some impact on the table.

The good news is, it doesn’t affect Nori’s ability to get the barrel where he wants it to go, with strong swing decisions to complement. He ran an 80% contact rate in 2025, with a patient approach that allowed him to walk nearly as much as he struck out. He is superb in left on left matchups, which he has hit over .300 against as a pro.

Nori’s max air exit velocity was just 107 MPH in 2025 and his average of 87 MPH would be in the bottom 10% of MLB, but is still comfortably enough raw impact to be a regular. His path is flat, which further limits the extra base hit potential, especially against secondaries. The plate discipline is another asset for Nori, running a low chase rate and recognizing spin very well.

Defense/Speed

A plus runner, Nori has good closing speed in centerfield and is a major factor on the base paths, swiping 52 bags in 62 tries in 2025. Nori’s routes improved as the season progressed with a noticeably stronger arm. It’s still fringy arm strength but better than the liability it was perceived to be as an amateur. The jumps will need to improve for Nori to reach his potential as an above average defender in centerfield, but he has all of the ingredients to stick up the middle.

Outlook

It’s not the sexiest profile, but Nori has a good chance of at least filling a fourth outfielder role with his skill set. There’s not a ton of room for error offensively in order to land as an everyday centerfielder, as the power is likely to hover around 30 grade. There’s similarities to TJ Friedl, but with impactful speed.

9. Moises Chace – RHP – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 230 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $225,000, 2019 (BAL) | ETA: 2027

Chace broke out in the Orioles org in 2024, pitching his way into becoming a trade chip along with Seth Johnson in exchange for Gregory Soto. He kicked things into another gear after the trade, earning a promotion to Double-A where he struck out 35 batters over his final four starts (19 2/3 innings).

Such a strong finish to a breakout season created plenty of buzz for Chace heading into 2025 before his season was cut short due to Tommy John surgery. He’s expected to return mid-way through 2026.

Arsenal

Chace has a four pitch mix headlined by a plus fastball that sat in the mid 90s when he was healthy in 2024. The specs on the fastball could push it beyond plus territory if it looks similar on the other side of Tommy John surgery, averaging 18 inches of induced vertical break from a below average release height with above average extension.

The 2024 results back it up, generating an elite zone-whiff rate of 32% and swinging strike rate of 17% with an opponent batting average below the Mendoza Line. The fastball sets the stage for a low 80s changeup that averaged roughly 10 inches of vertical separation. Similar to the fastball, the changeup generates plus whiff rates within the zone.

Chace keeps righties at bay with a low 80s sweeper that flashes above average, but is not nearly as effective against opposite-handed hitters. The fourth pitch that is a work and progress is his 85-87 MPH cutter that he throws sparingly.

Outlook

The sheer quality of Chace’s fastball gives him a great chance of at least landing as a bullpen arm. But the potentially changeup to stifle lefties, above average sweeper to keep righties in check and command that improved as the 2024 season progressed provide more than enough ammo to give Chace plenty more runway as a starter on the other side of Tommy John surgery.

It would benefit Chace to find a more platoon-resilient offering to mix in to hitters of both-handedness to avoid the two pitch cadence he tends to settle into against lefties and righties. It could be furthering the development of his cutter or adding a gyro-slider.

It will be interesting to see where Chace’s command is at when he returns from TJ, presumably in the middle of the 2026 season as he seemed to have things click in that department in 2024. In the first 13 starts of the year, he walked 16% of batters, before slashing his free passes to 8% in his final 10 starts.

10. Matthew Fisher – RHP – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 7th Round (221), 2025 (PHI) | ETA: 2029

A two-sport athlete, Fisher excelled on the football field, but it was his improvements on the mound that earned him a payday, signing with the Phillies for $1.25 million, the second largest bonus of the 2025 class for the Phillies.

Arsenal

A prototypical supinator, Fisher throws a cut-ride fastball that misses bats at the top of the zone and avoids barrels. The high-spin heater ticked up to the 92-94 MPH range in his senior spring with the shape to give it an above average outlook. Fisher’s best secondary offering is a sweeper at 79-81 MPH. Sometimes it will feature more vertical depth, looking the part of a sweeping curveball, but either way it flashes plus and looks like a very natural throw for him.

Fisher mixes in a harder slurvy slider that is more inconsistent shape wise, but has the potential to be a quality third offering. The changeup lags far behind as a fourth pitch.

Outlook

A premium athlete who can really spin the baseball, Fisher is an exciting arm to follow in the Phillies system as he gears up for his pro debut in 2026. The cut-ride fastball and sweeper are already an exiting headline pair and with his supination bias, a true cutter could also be in the cards as a third pitch if the shorter slider stalls out. A curveball with more consistent vertical depth to separate from the sweeper could be an option for Fisher as well.

It’s more likely that Fisher throws several iterations of breaking ball successfully than developing his changeup given the way he naturally throws, but he provides some intriguing upside and an exciting template to build on.

11. Jean Cabrera – RHP – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 165 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $10,000, 2019 (PHI) | ETA: 2027

Cabrera lacks the stuff expected out of a big league starter, but does have five usable pitches, headlined by an above average changeup. His sweeper is an average offering that is more effective against righties, but he has a good enough feel for it to sneak it through the back door of lefties.

Cabrera’s velocity was down more than a tick across each offering in 2025, making it harder to put hitters away. He still turned in a respectable season at the Double-A level (3.81 ERA in 137 IP). but his arsenal presently looks like that of a depth arm who could execute enough and eat enough innings to grab a No. 5 spot in a rotation, especially if his velocity ticks back up to prior levels.

12. Griffin Burkholder – OF – (Low-A)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 205 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 2nd Round (63), 2024 (PHI) | ETA: 2029

Burkholder’s big time tools intrigued the Phillies enough to shell out nearly twice the slot value of the 63rd overall selection to sign him away from a West Virginia commitment. He did not have the opportunity to showcase those tools much in 2025, dealing with multiple injuries that limited his season to just 34 contests.

He still flashed exit velocities as high as 111 MPH in his brief showing, to pair with double plus speed in the outfield. Burkholder has shown a willingness to tinker with his mechanics as he searches for more contact, but simply getting healthy and consistent at-bats should help as well. His speed should help his case to stick in centerfield which paired with his above average arm could also make him a valuable defender in a corner if he slides over.

2025 was a lost season for Burkholder, but his crazy tools and work ethic have the Phillies bullish on a bounce back in his second pro season.

13. Cade Obermuller – LHP – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 5’11″, 165 | Bat/Throw: L/L | 2nd Round (63), 2025 (PHI) | ETA: 2029

A lefty with a deceptive delivery that features an inward twist into a three-quarters, cross-fire delivery and solid extension. It’s a high spin heater at 92-93 MPH that plays well up the zone from his angle with a unique duality of results given the fact that it both generates solid whiff numbers at the top of the zone and yielded a ground ball rate of 63% in his draft year.

The sweeper gets plenty of horizontal at 79-81 MPH, holding Big 10 hitters to a .140 batting average on the pitch. Though few hitters had success with the pitch, it did not quite garner the underlying whiff numbers expected which could be in part due to his tendency to slow himself down a tad in his delivery. Obermuller hardly mixed in a changeup that is a work in progress.

Obbermuller creates a very unique look for hitters, which paired with his feel to spin it, gives him a chance to be a tough left on left matchup out of the bullpen. The southpaw will get runway as a starter though, where his athleticism can be an asset if he can find a more consistent feel for his changeup and potentially add a fourth pitch.

14. Sean Youngerman – RHP – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 230 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 4th Round (131), 2025 (PHI) | ETA: 2029

A righty who stays behind the baseball well, Youngerman features a relatively short arm stroke. His four seam fastball is his best pitch, generating plus vert at 92-94 MPH. The riding life generates plenty of chase at the top and strong zone-whiff figures. If the velocity can sit closer to 93-94 MPH, it should play like a plus heater.

It’s his third most used pitch, but his changeup looks like Youngerman’s best secondary, flashing above average with good vertical separation from his hoppy fastball. The slider is presently below average with cutter/slider hybrid shape in the mid 80s. A large reason why was his inability to command it (32% in-zone rate).

Striking out 59 against just 8 walks, Youngerman’s ability to fill up the strike zone with a potentially plus heater gives him a strong foundation, but he will need to develop his secondaries to land in the back of a rotation.

15. Cody Bowker – RHP – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 190 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 3rd Round (100), 2025 (PHI) | ETA: 2029

A funky right-hander, Bowker drops his back knee and drops his arm angle to a low-three quarters as he delivers, creating an usual angle and release height of just 4.4 feet. Even at just 92-93 MPH, Bowker generates plenty of whiff within the zone and especially at the top of it thanks to his unusual angle and above average run and ride.

The secondaries need work for Bowker, but his mid 80s cutter looks like a potentially above average complement. He flashes a sweeper that averages around 18 inches of horizontal, but between the low velocity of it (77-79 MPH) and his inability to consistently land it for a strike, it is a distant third offering. Bowker will also mix in a nascent changeup.

If Bowker can refine his secondaries, there’s a chance he can be an off-beat back end starter, but he most likely lands as a swingman or relief arm who is particularly tough on righties.

Other Names to Watch

Keaton Anthony – 1B – (Triple-A): Signed by the Phillies as an undrafted free agent in 2023, Anthony has quickly moved through the Minor Leagues, putting up impressive numbers at each stop. The above average bat to ball has led the way and Anthony has at least average raw pop that he is working to get into in games more. A hamstring issue limited his 2025 season to just 82 games between Double and Triple-A, albeit with a strong 138 wRC+.

Anderson Araujo – C – (DSL): An under-the-radar signing in the Phillies 2025 IFA class, Araujo turned in an impressive pro debut in the DSL behind a decent feel to hit and an ability to pull the ball in the air, but he was not nearly as productive against secondaries as fastballs and the exit velocities were light. Araujo is still a work in progress behind the dish, which if he does not stick, would put more pressure on Araujo tapping into more power.

Yoniel Curet – RHP – (Triple-A): Curet was dominant between High-A and Double-A in the Rays org in 2024, pitching to a 1.95 ERA in 119 innings, striking out 31.5% of batters. A shoulder issue largely wiped out his 2025 before the Phillies acquired him in exchange for Tommy McCollum. It’s a 95-97 MPH fastball that misses plenty of bats thanks to his extremely flat vertical approach angle. The command is inconsistent–especially after the shoulder issue–but the slider looks like an above average pitch as well with a decent changeup mixed in occasionally. If he can find the zone more consistently, Curet could be a quality relief arm.

Carson DeMartini – SS/3B – (Double-A): A fourth round pick by the Phillies in 2024, DeMartini really struggled once he was promoted to Double-A in 2025. That said, he looks capable of handling shortstop and is an above average defender at third base. The feel for the strike zone and swing decisions hedge the swing and miss concern some, but he will need to make more contact to land as a bulk-platoon infield option.

Romeli Espinosa – SS – (DSL): A $250,000 IFA signing in the 2025 class, Espinosa turned in a respectable first pro season in the DSL offensively while showcasing solid defensive tools. It’s a big, projectable frame at 6-foot-3, 175 pounds with plus wheels and a good arm. There’s a fair amount of secondary whiff and he is aggressive in the box, but Espinosa’s defensive tools could carry him and there’s more power to grow into offensively.

Seth Johnson – RHP – (MLB): Johnson transitioned into a relief role for the Phillies in 2025 as he has battled some command challenges, enjoying better results in single inning spurts. He did not give up a free pass in 10 of his final 15 appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The fastball is above average-especially out of the bullpen–as is the slider. Johnson is likely the next man up in the Phillies bullpen if a spot opens up.

Ramon Marquez – RHP – (Low-A): Marquez overpowered Complex and Low-A hitters in his pro debut in 2025, filling up the strike zone with a three pitch mix. The fastball sits 93-95 but lacks desired shape. His feel for an above average changeup helped him pick apart more inexperienced hitters with a decent slider to mix in. It will be interesting to see how Marquez’s stuff plays against better competition, but the foundation is there.

Zach McCambley – RHP – (MLB): McCambley’s breakout 2025 campaign earn him an opportunity in the Phillies bullpen in 2026 as the team’s lone Rule 5 selection at the end of the season. The right-hander has always dominated hitters with his plus sweeper, but that was his only weapon until last season.

He added a cutter as a bridge to his fastball while seeing the quality of his fastball improve. Getting healthy was key in that equation as well, dealing with a serious adductor injury that wiped out a huge portion of his 2024 season. As the 2025 season progressed, McCambley’s velocity continued to climb, sitting in the mid 90s with his fastball in the second half, while the cutter ticked up to north of 90 MPH on average.

McCambley’s arsenal should be tough enough on right-handed hitters to stick in the Phillies bullpen, especially if he sustains his massive leap in the command department (8% walk rate in 2025).

Wen-Hui Pan – RHP – (High-A): Signed by the Phillies for $350,000 in 2023, Pan has been effective as a pro, but missed some time with a broken pinky before undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2024. Across two seasons, Pan has held opponents to a .574 OPS with a 32% strikeout rate and 8.5% walk rate. The fastball sits 95-97 MPH with a gyro slider that flashes above average off of it and a splitter that could be a solid third offering with more consistency.