Prospect Pulse

Power right-hander whose high-carry fastball plays as an elite pitch and is backed by a sharp curveball. He throws enough strikes to continue developing as a starter, though the slider, changeup and durability still need to progress. His floor is a high-leverage reliever, with a mid-rotation ceiling if the full arsenal holds up.

Advanced right-handed hitter with plus raw power, a strong throwing arm and the defensive progress to remain at shortstop. Improved recognition of breaking pitches has helped him reach his power more consistently, while excellent baserunning instincts add value beyond his average pure speed. He projects as an everyday impact infielder, with third base also a possible long-term fit.

Philadelphia's 2025 third-round pick out of Vanderbilt, Bowker throws from a low, near-sidearm slot with a 92-95 mph fastball (touching 95) that plays up due to its shape, backed by a slider/cutter mix in the low-to-mid 80s and a changeup that is his best secondary pitch. Baseball America grades: Fastball 60, Changeup 60, Slider 50, Cutter 40, Control 50, projecting a possible back-of-rotation starter.

A 2022 third-round pick, Rincones is a hit-first lefty bat with plus raw power but well below-average speed and a below-average arm, which likely limits him to left field or first base. He controls the strike zone well and has shown he can turn on velocity, though he has struggled badly against same-level left-handed pitching. The profile points to a strong-side platoon bat or everyday role on a rebuilding club, with a possible MLB look in 2026.

A power right-handed reliever signed from Taiwan in 2023, Pan pairs an upper-90s fastball (touching triple digits) with a hard, upper-80s splitter that gives him a true swing-and-miss look when healthy. He missed all of 2025 recovering from Tommy John surgery. Scouting grades via MLB Pipeline: Fastball 70, Splitter 60, Slider 40, Control 50.

Philadelphia's 2024 fourth-round pick from Virginia Tech, DeMartini is a power-over-hit lefty-swinging corner infielder with an extremely steep, uphill swing built for pull-side home runs, which also invites contact concerns. Recent Baseball America grades: Hit 40, Power 50, Run 45, Field 55, Arm 55. His best long-term fit is third base, where his above-average arm and glove play, and he has shown a knack for hot streaks (.355 over a 10-game run) even while working through the underlying swing-and-miss questions.

Compact right-handed hitter with strong contact skills, a disciplined approach and growing ability to drive the ball. His athleticism and instincts help compensate for modest straight-line speed, while his arm and offensive profile could fit at either second or third base. He projects as a bat-first regular if the power continues developing.

Acquired from Detroit in the 2024 Gregory Soto trade, Chace brings a mid-to-high-90s fastball with an unusually low release point that plays up, backed by a sweeper, cutter and changeup. He underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2025 and spent the first half of 2026 rehabbing, throwing bullpens as of midseason with a return to games targeted for later this year. The Phillies still see a starter's four-pitch mix here, but the elbow surgery adds real risk to his timeline.

A $1.25 million seventh-round pick in 2025 who slid over signability concerns, Fisher was viewed by some evaluators as a potential first-round talent and was ranked as high as No. 46 overall by MLB Pipeline. He works 92-95 mph with high-spin carry on his fastball and shows feel for four pitches, highlighted by a high-spin curveball and slider, inside a projectable 6-foot-3 frame with clean, repeatable mechanics. He profiles as a potential mid-rotation starter as he continues to add strength.

A $10,000 international signee out of Mexico, Marquez broke out in 2026 with a fastball now sitting above 95 with ride-run life, and a changeup scouts consider his best pitch. A compact, repeatable delivery has produced plus control (17 walks in 55 innings) and earned him a midseason promotion to High-A. The current profile points to a back-end starter.

Contact-oriented left-handed center fielder with an advanced approach, plus-plus speed and high-end defensive instincts. His reads, routes and baserunning give him a strong everyday foundation, while the main question is how much game power he will produce. He profiles as a table-setting regular in center if he adds modest impact without sacrificing contact.

A 2025 second-round pick out of Iowa, Obermueller pairs a low-90s fastball that touches 95 with a plus sweeper, and is leaning more on his changeup after right-handers have hit him harder than lefties. He missed time this spring with mono but has since ramped back up. His smaller frame and still-developing pitch mix carry some relief risk, but the Phillies are betting his draft-year gains hold up enough for him to start.

A 2023 international signee from Venezuela, Ferrebus combines plus raw power (112 mph max exit velocity) with an aggressive, contact-oriented approach, ranking 10th in the system with a 45 Overall Future Potential per Prospects Live. He is a projectable catcher who needs to get stronger and quieter at the catch point, but the Phillies are bullish on his defensive progress and believe he has enough arm and hands to catch long-term; if he has to move, an outfield corner is a secondary option.

Toolsy outfielder with plus speed, solid defensive ability and enough strength to grow into average or better power. Limited game repetitions have slowed his development, making health and contact consistency the immediate priorities. He has a chance to develop into a well-rounded everyday outfielder.

A Venezuelan righty who works with four-seam and sinking fastballs around 93 mph, a low-80s sweeper, a low-80s gyro slider, and a changeup scouts like in the mid-80s. Prospects Live rates him a 50 Overall Future Potential; MLB Pipeline grades his changeup at 60. Command is still inconsistent, and he gives up hard contact when he misses spots, but the strikeout ability projects better than his raw ERA suggests.

Bryan Rincon is hitting .263/.404/.501 with a .905 OPS, 23 home runs and 28 stolen bases. He has produced at a well-above-average offensive level. His walk rate points to a selective approach.

Mavis Graves has logged 73.0 innings with a 4.07 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 13.7 K/9 and 5.0 BB/9. He is missing bats at a strong rate. Command remains the largest obstacle in the current profile.

The son of 17-year big leaguer Miguel Cairo, Christian is a polished defensive shortstop with quick feet, strong lateral range and a strong-enough arm to play anywhere on the infield, plus standout speed (38-for-45 stealing at Triple-A in 2025, about 81% for his career). His bat is more about contact than power, a max exit velocity around 106 mph with a barrel rate under 2% at Triple-A, so his path to the majors likely runs through glove-and-legs utility value rather than an everyday bat.

Electric right-hander with a plus-plus fastball and a slider that can miss bats, but his command and changeup remain inconsistent. After Tommy John surgery, his ability to repeat his delivery and handle a starter workload will determine his role. The raw stuff gives him late-inning relief upside even if starting does not work out.

Juan Villavicencio is hitting .275/.370/.474 with a .844 OPS, 14 home runs and 30 stolen bases. His overall offensive production has been solid. His walk rate points to a selective approach.

Large left-handed reliever whose deceptive, low-release fastball generates unusually high swing-and-miss despite only average velocity. His cutter-like slider flashes as a useful second pitch, but command and breaking-ball consistency are the key development points. He could move quickly as a bullpen arm if he reduces walks.

Keegan Batka has logged 49.2 innings with a 2.72 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 11.9 K/9 and 4.4 BB/9. He is missing bats at a strong rate. He has limited runs effectively. Command remains the largest obstacle in the current profile.

Luis Caicuto is hitting .232/.348/.373 with a .721 OPS, 5 home runs and 8 stolen bases. His walk rate points to a selective approach. He has kept his strikeout rate under control. The current production does not show much impact power.

Alex Binelas is hitting .266/.379/.502 with a .881 OPS, 26 home runs and 6 stolen bases. He has produced at a well-above-average offensive level. His walk rate points to a selective approach. The strikeout rate creates risk against more advanced pitching.

A switch-hitting middle infielder out of Arkansas, Moore projects best at second base, where his instincts, hands and ability to slow the game down are assets, with a fringy arm limiting him at shortstop long-term. He is an above-average runner with modest pro power (14 home runs in 167 games with Double-A Reading), acquired from Milwaukee in November 2023 in exchange for Oliver Dunn.

Keaton Anthony is hitting .289/.366/.465 with a .831 OPS, 11 home runs. His overall offensive production has been solid. His walk rate points to a selective approach.

Austin Murr is hitting .289/.350/.508 with a .858 OPS, 7 home runs and 9 stolen bases. He has produced at a well-above-average offensive level. He has kept his strikeout rate under control.

Romeli Espinosa is hitting .206/.290/.278 with a .568 OPS, 1 home runs and 3 stolen bases. The current line is useful context, but it does not yet separate him clearly from the rest of the system. The current production does not show much impact power.

Robert Phelps is hitting .251/.370/.359 with a .729 OPS, 9 home runs and 28 stolen bases. His walk rate points to a selective approach. He has kept his strikeout rate under control. The current production does not show much impact power.

A 2025 fourth-round pick from Oklahoma State, Youngerman pitches off a 93-95 mph fastball that has touched 98, mixing in a mid-80s slider/cutter and changeup. Prospects Live grades: Fastball 55, Cutter 55, Curveball 55, Slider 60, Splitter 55, Command 55, with a 40 Overall Future Potential and 2026 ETA. He has shown well below-average results at Low-A so far, getting hit hard and often.

Nick Biddison is hitting .259/.371/.386 with a .757 OPS, 6 home runs and 21 stolen bases. His walk rate points to a selective approach. He is adding value on the bases. The strikeout rate creates risk against more advanced pitching.

Adam Seminaris has logged 128.1 innings with a 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 10.6 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9. He is missing bats at a strong rate. His walk rate suggests usable command.

Brandon Beckel has logged 72.0 innings with a 4.63 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9. He is missing bats at a strong rate. His walk rate suggests usable command.

Carter Kieboom is hitting .277/.360/.404 with a .764 OPS, 7 home runs. His overall offensive production has been solid. His walk rate points to a selective approach.

Brady Day is hitting .270/.353/.439 with a .792 OPS, 5 home runs and 11 stolen bases. His overall offensive production has been solid. His walk rate points to a selective approach.