The Phillies farm system has been revamped over the past few seasons. With Dave Dombrowski and his staff leading the charge, the team has emphasized international scouting. Even with the constant flow of trades to improve the major league roster, this is still an up-and-coming system.
Headlined by Andrew Painter, there are multiple prospects who profile to be significant dynasty assets in the near future. Eduardo Tait represents another intriguing bat who is further away but also offers plenty of intrigue. There are a lot of names dynasty managers need to pay attention to in Philadelphia’s system.
This is the first article of a series focusing on each MLB team’s top 20 prospects for fantasy baseball heading into the 2025 season. Stay tuned for prospect breakdowns for all 30 teams throughout January here at Pitcher List.
Top Phillies Prospects
The Top Tier
1) Andrew Painter – SP, 21 YO
2024 Stats: DNP
Andrew Painter was on a meteoric rise prior to the 2023 season. The first-round pick from 2021 was dominant in his ascent through the minors. Painter made it all the way to Double-A at just 19 years old. He entered spring training battling for a rotation spot and was universally ranked as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball. In his pursuit of making the major league roster, Painter suffered an elbow injury. Attempts to heal the injury with rest failed, ultimately delaying his eventual Tommy John Surgery until August of 2023. The failed initial attempt at recovery resulted in Painter missing the entirety of the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
Painter returned to a professional mound for the first time at this year’s Arizona Fall League. Despite the long layoff, Painter did not miss a beat. Painter posted a 2.30 ERA across 15.2 innings, striking out 18 batters. His fastball velocity hovered near his pre-injury levels, averaging over 96 mph on the gun. His slider generated a whiff rate of 50%, and he also flashed his cutter and changeup. Painter has one of the most enticing profiles out there for dynasty managers. He has the stuff and control to turn into a top-tier fantasy asset. His contributions in 2025 will likely be limited by inning restrictions, but expect him to be a dominant force on the mound for years to come.
2) Aidan Miller – SS/3B, 20 YO
2024 Stats (A/A+/AA): .261 AVG | .366 OBP | .446 SLG | 11 HR | 23 SB | 21.6 K% | 12.1 BB%
The Phillies have seemed to hit on most of their first-round picks in recent years. The Phillies snagged a falling Miller late in the first back in 2023 and have quickly watched him turn into one of the game’s top prospects. Despite his age, Miller has shown impressive maturity at the plate early on in his professional career. He understands the strike zone and has no problem taking walks if given to him. His patience forces opposing pitchers to come over the heart of the plate where he can do damage. His hit tool is certainly his carrying card here. Between good contact skills, high line drive rates, and a willingness to use the whole field, Miller projects to be a well above-average hitter at the major league level.
While dynasty managers can rely on his hit tool, there is also plenty else to like. His smooth swing is capable of generating significant power to his pull side. In addition, while not game-changing, Miller has shown off solid speed and base-stealing abilities. He projects to steal 10-15 bases a season, which is still valuable for fantasy managers. His fantasy value could hinge on his ability to stick at shortstop where he exceeded expectations in his first season. Miller does not have as high of a ceiling as some other top-100 prospects, but he projects to be one of the safest options for dynasty managers to target. A .280 20/15 season is a realistic long-term projection to carry for Miller.
3) Justin Crawford – OF, 20 YO
2024 Stats (A+/AA): .313 AVG | .360 OBP | .444 SLG | 9 HR | 42 SB | 18.7 K% | 6.4 BB%
Three Phillies’ prospects and three first-round picks are a great way to start this list. Justin, the son of Carl, is another prospect making quick work of the minor leagues. Raw athleticism is what sticks out in Crawford’s profile. His speed is even better than his dad’s and is some of the best in the minor leagues. He has stolen 40+ bases in each of the last two seasons and projects for 35+ at the major league level. He gets the most out of his speed by getting on base at a high clip. Crawford has hit over .300 in each of the last two seasons and projects to be a plus hitter long-term.
The issue for fantasy managers is figuring out how much game power Crawford can develop. At 6’2″, Crawford has plenty of raw pop but this profile is predicated on contact and taking what the pitcher gives him. He uses the opposite field, suppressing his home run rate. This rate is further suppressed by the extreme amount of ground balls Crawford hits. High groundball rates cause major issues for players once they reach the major leagues and could impact Crawford’s batting average and fantasy value. Still only 20, there is a lot of potential in Crawford’s profile, but also plenty of adjustments are still needed. His glove and lack of center-field depth in Philadelphia could push him to the majors faster than he should. Stolen bases are the only sure thing in Crawford’s profile.
4) Moisés Chace – SP, 21 YO
2024 Stats (A+/AA): 80.1 IP | 3.59 ERA | 37.1 K% | 12.0 BB%
The Orioles have made a lot of savvy moves over the past few years to get themselves into the position they are in now. Trading Moisés Chace to the Phillies for Gregory Soto could be one that they deeply regret. Chace signed with Baltimore out of Venezuela back in 2021. The smooth-throwing righty has always had a loose arm, plenty of athleticism, and pure stuff. The issue has been harnessing it all. There was significant relief risk up throughout the midway point of 2024, but the Phillies have seemed to help Chace unlock a new level of production. His walk rate dropped from 13.5% with Baltimore down to 8.9% with the Phillies. Oh, and do not worry. Chace’s strikeout rate with the Phillies rose even higher up to 42.1%.
Strikeouts are king when evaluating a pitcher’s potential in fantasy baseball. Chace has all the potential that other guys like Jacob Misiorowski are praised for having. Chace has a big fastball which he commands well toward the top of the zone. He gets significant arm-side run on the pitch as well. This is a plus-plus offering and is the pitch he is most comfortable throwing. The command on his slider is inconsistent, but with big sweeping action, the pitch could be a plus strikeout pitch to attack righties. Chace also mixes in a changeup and curveball to keep lefties off balance. His reliance on the fastball and suspect history with control add some relief risk to Chace’s profile. However, he has the potential to be a consensus top-100 prospect by the middle of 2025.
5) Eduardo Tait – C, 18 YO
2024 Stats (CPX/A): .302 AVG | .356 OBP | .486 SLG | 11 HR | 5 SB | 19.6 K% | 6.4 BB%
Not only did the Phillies find former top-prospect Starlyn Caba during the IFA period in 2023 (who they recently traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo) but they also found a potential gem in Eduardo Tait. Tait signed with the Phillies out of Panama and has received high praise from many in the baseball industry throughout his brief professional career. Tait is an offensive-first catcher. The lefty utilizes a big leg kick to tap into significant pull-side power. His hands are quick and he controls the barrel well. Despite being 17 for the majority of the 2024 season, Tait racked up 11 home runs in just 326 plate appearances. The raw power potential here is significant. As Tait continues to develop his game power, he could turn into a 30-home run threat.
Tait has already flashed immense offensive upside, but there are some concerns. Considering Tait is only 18, his 6’0″ frame is already pretty filled out leaving little room for physical projection. On top of that, Tait’s hit tool is inconsistent. His big swing can leave him susceptible to well-placed breaking pitches and he struggled against lefties last year. Tait slashed .319/.362/.513 against righties but just .220/.328/.360 against lefties. Granted, he is only 18 years old and there is plenty of time for him to continue developing. There is a lot of potential in Tait’s profile and dynasty managers will need to trust the Phillies’ organization to unlock it all.
6) Mick Abel – SP, 23 YO
2024 Stats (AAA): 108.2 IP | 6.46 ERA | 22.7 K% | 15.1 BB%
Instead of getting better, things seemed to have gotten worse for Mick Abel in 2024. The former first-round pick from 2020 struggled to generate any form of consistency last season. Abel pitched the entire season in Triple-A. He posted the lowest strikeout rate of his professional career (22.7%), and the worst walk rate of his career (15.1%). Walks continue to be Abel’s kryptonite. Abel struggles to throw strikes consistently and even when he does, he does not command them well. This has led to home run issues and resulted in a 6.46 ERA last season.
As Abel has advanced to face tougher competition, his stuff has seemed more and more underwhelming. He gets good arm extension creating some deception but that is about it. His fastball sits 95 on the gun and is a pitch he relies on over 50% of the time. Both of his breaking pitches have plus movement but he struggles to locate them consistently. At this point, Abel’s profile is filled with relief risk. He may never live up to the lofty expectations set for him as a first-round pick. His dynasty value has fallen drastically in the past year.
7) Gabriel Rincones – OF, 23 YO
2024 Stats (CPX/AA): .252 AVG | .347 OBP | .453 SLG | 11 HR | 23 SB | 25.2 K% | 11.6 BB%
The Phillies third-round pick from 2022 has shown flashes since being drafted. Injuries limited Rincones to just 59 games this past season although he still managed to post 11 homers and 20 stolen bases. His 600 PA pace was 26 HR and 47 SB with a walk rate over 11%. The issue is a suspect hit tool with significant struggles against lefties. Rincones slashed just .189/.250/.243 against southpaws in 2024. He is far from a sure bet, but there is plenty of upside here.
Prospects Dynasty Managers Should Know
8) Otto Kemp – INF, 25 YO
2024 Stats (A/A+/AA/AAA): .285 AVG | .392 OBP | .489 SLG | 16 HR | 20 SB | 21.2 K% | 9.8 BB%
Kemp’s strikeout rate rose from 15.9% in High-A to 22.7% in Double-A, and then up to 33.3% in a small Triple-A sample size. However, he also hit 15 homers, stole 18 bases, and can play just about anywhere on the infield. He also dominated opposing pitching in the Arizona Fall League and could turn into a valuable major-league asset for the Phillies.
9) Devin Saltiban – 2B, 19 YO
2024 Stats (A): .237 AVG | .346 OBP | .428 SLG | 17 HR | 22 SB | 24.8 K% | 12.2 BB%
2024 got off to a slow start for Saltiban who wound up finishing his first full season with excellent numbers. Saltiban showed off plus speed and plate discipline with surprising power throughout the year. He slashed .264/.389/.494 from June 14 forward while primarily playing second base. Still just 19, Saltiban could turn into a big-time prospect for Philadelphia.
10) Aroon Escobar – 2B, 20 YO
2024 Stats (CPX): .338 AVG | .495 OBP | .481 SLG | 3 HR | 9 SB | 9.6 K% | 20.2 BB%
After two seasons in the DSL, the Phillies brought Escobar to the Complex League where he put up excellent numbers prior to getting shin splints. The injury limited Escobar to just 24 games, but he showed the Phillies plenty to be excited about. For the second straight season, Escobar kept his strikeout rate below 10% while showing off an advanced understanding of the strike zone. His long-term home is likely at second base where his profile fits better for dynasty managers. The next step in his progression is appearing in more than 50 games for the first time in his career.
11) Griffin Burkholder – OF, 19 YO
2024 Stats (A): .500 AVG | .500 OBP | 1.500 SLG | 0 HR | 0 SB | 0.0 K% | 0.0 BB%
The Phillies’ second-round pick from this year is the first player from the draft to appear on these rankings. Coming out of high school, Burkholder is extremely raw but has all of the tools to fly up dynasty ranks. Standing 6’2″ tall, he has plus raw pop and speed that could turn him into a 20/20 threat. Burkholder is years away but is somebody worth keeping an eye on.
12) Dante Nori – OF, 20 YO
2024 Stats (A): .240 AVG | .424 OBP | .280 SLG | 0 HR | 4 SB | 21.2 K% | 24.2 BB%
The Phillies’ first-round pick from this year may be the safer bet to make it to the major leagues, but does not have quite the dynasty ceiling Burkholder has. Nori is another outfielder taken out of high school with a polished hit tool. He is a plus runner and fielder with good plate discipline but lacks the power projection dynasty managers crave. He is also a bit old for a high school bat which lowers his overall ceiling.
13) Griff McGarry – RP, 25 YO
2024 Stats (A+/AAA): 31.2 IP | 4.55 ERA | 28.0 K% | 24.0 BB%
The Phillies moved McGarry to the bullpen for 2024 where he still struggled to find any sort of consistency on the mound. He continued to strike batters out at a high rate but walked over 24% of the batters he faced. McGarry pitched well in the Arizona Fall League but still averaged over one walk per inning which is not sustainable against major league hitters. The upside is there, but it remains to be seen if the Phillies can ever fully unlock it. McGarry’s ceiling is now that of a high-leverage reliever at this point in his professional career.
14) Hendry Mendez – OF, 21 YO
2024 Stats (A+): .284 AVG | .386 OBP | .391 SLG | 3 HR | 3 SB | 13.9 K% | 13.9 BB%
In his first season with the Phillies’ organization, Hendry Mendez put up excellent numbers in High-A. A lack of stolen bases and home runs is keeping his dynasty value down, but there is still a lot to like. Mendez is a polished hitter at the plate taking what pitchers give him. He has excellent contact skills and his 6’3″ frame should provide significant raw power. The issue is getting his launch angle up to turn his raw power into fantasy-relevant game power.
15) Carson DeMartini – 3B, 22 YO
2024 Stats (A): .315 AVG | .385 OBP | .478 SLG | 2 HR | 8 SB | 13.5 K% | 8.7 BB%
The Phillies selected Carson DeMartini in the fourth round out of Virginia Tech in last year’s draft. Shoulder injuries limited DeMartini’s collegiate production, but there is no denying his power. A leg kick with plus bat speed helps DeMartini profile with plus power. His approach at the plate has been scrutinized in the past, but both his plate discipline and contact skills looked solid in a small 24-game sample in Low-A. DeMartini has the power potential and athletic upside to keep an eye on.
The Next Five
Although these prospects do not crack the top 15, dynasty managers should keep their eye on these five players:
Bryan Rincon – 20 YO – Glove first shortstop with plus contact skills but limited power projection and underwhelming numbers.
John Spikerman – 21 YO – Third-round pick out of Oklahoma, who has an excellent hit tool but has yet to develop much game power.
Jean Cabrera – 23 YO – Control specialist who saw his strikeout numbers dip following a promotion to Double-A.
Caleb Ricketts – 24 YO – Physical catching prospect who has put up mediocre numbers throughout his minor league career.
Keaton Anthony – 23 YO – First base prospect that is hit over power. He hit .327 in his first full season across three different levels.