Prospect Rankings: The Phillies’ Top Ten(10) Prospects for 2024 have been Unveiled

Prospect Rankings for the Philadelphia Phillies System are now available, providing insight into the club’s plans for the upcoming season and beyond.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ prospect rankings are officially available, providing insight into the club’s plans for next season and beyond.

The Phillies’ Top 10 Prospects for 2024 Have Been Revealed

The top ten prospects in the Phillies’ newest prospect power rankings, according to Baseball America, are:

1. Andrew Painter, 20 Years Old, RHP
2. Justin Crawford, 19 Years Old, Outfield
3. Mick Abel, 22 Years Old, RHP
4. Aidan Miller, 19 Years Old, Third Base
5. Starlyn Caba, 18 Years Old, Shortstop
6. Orion Kerkering, 22 Years Old, RHP
7. Bryan Rincon, 19 Years Old, Shortstop
8. Starlyn Caba,19 Years Old, Shortstop
9. Eduardo Tait, 17 Years Old, Catcher
10. Gabriel Rincones, 22 Years Old, Outfield

And with the prospect rankings beginning to take shape, speculation about when and where we might see the future of the Phillies take the diamond has intensified. After MLB announced a new “Spring Breakout” event for 2024, which will serve as a four-day showcase for every franchise’s minor league stars, we could have some answers sooner than expected.

Which Philadelphia Prospects Have the Potential to Star in Spring Breakout?

The Phillies will field 20 to 25 prospects for Spring Breakout and fans are guaranteed to see most of the stars from the farm system. But Crawford, Miller, and Tait might be the most likely to enjoy star moments.

Crawford is a top-100 prospect in all of baseball, and the son of former MLB outfielder Gabriel Rincones The Phillies selected him in the first round of the 2022 draft and his breakout speed was on display during a pro debut as he stole eight bases in 11 games. Even though the Phillies are relatively stacked at center field, with both Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas demonstrating excellent defense there last season, Crawford projects to be a valuable addition.

Miller is also in the top 100 for all MLB prospects, with a ton of plate power at a premium position. As he continues to bulk up, he may move from third to first, but the Phillies won’t complain if he can build on the slugging ability he showed as the winner of the All-American Game Home Run Derby in 2022.

And Tait should draw attention if he ends up in the Spring Breakout as a 17-year-old catcher, with the potential to make headlines if he reaches his full ability. Front offices have already taken notice of his power and developing feel for the catcher position.

“President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has mentioned him multiple times wherever he talks about prospects that other teams covet,” Todd Zolecki wrote in a piece for MLB.com.

Which Philadelphia Phillies prospect may make a major league debut in 2024?

Orion Kerkering, ranked sixth in the most recent prospect power rankings, made his major league debut last season. And fans may be wondering who will get the opportunity to do the same in 2024.

You never know, but Rincon, who has been one of the finest defensive shortstops in the minor levels, appears to be the most likely Cinderella story to play out with the big league club next season.

“Rincon, who will turn 20 in February, is a switch-hitting shortstop with good plate discipline and strong defense,” The Athletic’s Matt Gelb explained. “He has a chance to really hit as his body matures, and that is why rival evaluators like him.”