Philadelphia Phillies Top 50 Prospects (2025)

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Philadelphia Phillies

NL East
2024 record: 95-67 (1st)

MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Double-A: Reading Fightin Phils
High-A: Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Single-A: Clearwater Threshers

Notable prospects graduated in 2024
RHP Orion Kerkering

Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Tony Bps (@tonybps1), Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07), Adam Greene (@aj_greene1015), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame), Shaun Kernahan (@ShaunKernahan), and Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam). The writer’s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.

Prospects1500 Tiers:
Tier 1: Players with high expectations of both making the majors and playing at an All-Star level for a number of years
Tier 2: Players with an above-average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 3: Players with an average expectation of making the majors and being a solid contributor
Tier 4: Players who have the potential to make the majors; possible sleeper candidates for sustained MLB success
Tier 5: Players of interest, worth keeping an eye on, who may make (or have made) the majors but provide minimal impact

Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2024

Tier 1

1. Andrew Painter, RHP, 21, Injured (Double-A in 2022)
It seems like we haven’t seen Painter pitch forever. He is on the comeback trail and recently showed his talents in the Arizona Fall League, pitching 15.2 IP in six games, striking out 18, walking only four, and posting a 2.30 ERA. Before his Tommy John surgery, the organization’s #1 prospect was on his way to debuting in 2023, but now it looks like that could finally happen in 2025. Painter’s 2022 MiLB numbers were video game-like, and Phillies fans can still dream on a potential ace here, leading the rotation for many years. (@Scotty_Ballgame)

2. Aidan Miller, SS, 20, Double-A
Miller was on a rise heading into the 2024 draft, and his first full year in the minors did little to slow that. Across three levels (Single, High, and Double-A) in 2024, he slashed .261/.366/.446 with 11 home runs and 23 stolen bases while only striking out 21% of the time. Pretty impressive for a high school signee. He combines crazy bat speed with a plate approach that is mature beyond his years. Miller was an easy tier-1 one prospect for me and will likely claim the number one spot in the system whether Painter graduates or not. (@JMahyfam)

Tier 2

3. Justin Crawford, OF, 20, Double-A
Like Father, like son? Justin combines great athleticism, double plus speed, potentially elite outfield defense, with above average bat speed to make an exciting prospect with top of the order potential. He needs to get stronger, but he doesn’t turn twenty-one for a couple more days so there is time. If his ceiling ends up close to that of his dad Carl’s, Philly fans are going to be very happy. (@JMahyfam)

4. Dante Nori, OF, 20, Single-A
While power numbers aren’t a big part of is game, there is still an intriguing power/speed combo to Nori. He can fly and plays a plus defensive center field with enough arm to play right, but that shouldn’t be needed. With the mature frame for a guy drafted out of high school, and strong hip fire in the swing, but he is more of a line drive hitter than home run currently. Despite the lack of physical projection left, some minor adjustments to his bat plane could quickly turn him into an average or better power guy and a true five tool talent. (@ShaunKernahan)

Tier 3

5. Eduardo Tait, C, 18, Single-A
There’s some hype in the prospect industry for Tait heading into this season. He slotted in at #19 on our 2024 preseason list, coming off his Dominican Summer League in 2023. Following his excellent debut stateside in the Complex League, we bumped him to #5 in the last year’s midseason ranks, and that’s where he sits now, poised to potentially crack the top 3. Now 18, he impressed in Single-A as a 17-year-old catcher. Look for Tait to split 2025 between Single-A and High-A. (@Scotty_Ballgame)

6. Devin Saltiban, 2B, 19, Single-AAfter a slow start to the 2024 season, the Hilo, Hawaii native really came on strong in the final three months. Saltiban’s bat isn’t as prolific as some others in the system, but the transition to pro ball has been largely positive for him and he was especially productive in those final three months posting an .863 OPS. The biggest question for Saltiban is the defense, since the Phillies have had him man second base despite not playing in the infield until being drafted. (@aj_greene1015)

7. Mick Abel, RHP, 23, Triple-A
I was all in on Abel when the Phillies drafted him in the first round of the 2020 draft. He looked like a prototypical power arm that had the frame to hold up to a starters workload while still having room to grow into more velocity. Unfortunately, the control has just not been there and after a rough 2024 (15% walk rate) time is getting thin. The floor of big-league bullpen arm seems like a safe outcome, but that is not likely what the Phillies would like out of a first-round pick. I still believe in the arm but need to see a sizeable step forward in 2025. (@JMahyfam)

8. Seth Johnson, RHP, 25, MLB
Johnson had not thrown more than 27 innings since 2021 entering the last season. After an exciting 2024 where he broke into the Majors for a spot start on September 8 though, he looks every bit the pitchers hoped he could be when they landed him in trade for Gregory Soto. Baseball America ranked Johnson’s curveball the best in the system, and it was absolutely dominant in August when his workload was the highest, allowing just a 1.52 ERA in his five starts. (@aj_greene1015)

9. Bryan Rincon, SS, 20, High-A
2024 was a bit of a down year development-wise for Rincon. A hamstring injury slowed him at the start and then his strikeout rate jumped all the way up to 31% while repeating A-ball. In 2023, his walk and strikeout rates were nearly identical, so the increased swing and miss can likely be attributed to his late start. He plays elite defense and has good contact skills which should give him a nice floor. I just don’t see a ton of fantasy friendly tools here. (@JMahyfam)

Tier 4

10. Gabriel Rincones Jr., OF, 23, Double-A
11. Jean Cabrera, RHP, 23, Double-A
12. Moisés Chace, RHP, 21, Double-A
13. Griffin Burkholder, OF, 19, Single-A
14. Mavis Graves, LHP, 21, Single-A
15. Aroon Escobar, 2B/3B, 20, Rookie (FCL)
16. Griff McGarry, RHP, 25, Triple-A

Rincones, Jr. has a ton of power and could continue to develop to avoid becoming a platoon outfielder. Chace has some solid stuff but has to harness his control in order to remain a future rotation piece. Burkholder has a lot of tools going for him – great speed, power potential and good approach at the plate. Graves has solid offerings and looked very sharp this past season. Escobar had a very solid year in the Florida State League, showing a great approach at the plate. He’s one to keep an eye on in this tier. McGarry has Triple-A time the last two years, and had mixed results in Arizona this past fall, posting an 11.3 K/9 but a 1.58 WHIP. (@tonybps1)

Tier 5

17. Alex McFarlane, RHP, 23, Injured (Single-A in 2023)
18. Otto Kemp, 3B, 25, Triple-A
19. TJayy Walton, OF, 19, Single-A
20. Michael Mercado, RHP, 25, MLB
21. Nikau Pouaka-Grego, 3B, 20, Single-A
22. Wen-Hui Pan, RHP, 22, High-A
23. José Rodríguez, 2B, 23, Double-A
24. Christian McGowan, RHP, 24, Double-A
25. Jordan Viars, OF, 21, High-A
26. Carson DeMartini, 3B, 22, Single-A
27. Raylin Heredia, OF, 21, Single-A
28. Alirio Ferrebus, C/1B, 19, Rookie (FCL)
29. Hendry Mendez, OF, 21, High-A
30. Andrew Baker, RHP, 24, Double-A
31. John Spikerman, OF, 21, Single-A
32. Robert Moore, SS, 22, Double-A
33. Marcus Lee Sang, OF, 24, Triple-A
34. Alexis De La Cruz, RHP, 20, Rookie (FCL)
35. Trent Farquhar, 2B/SS, 23, Double-A
36. Jordan Dissin, C, 22, Double-A
37. Guillermo Rosario, C/1B, 19, Single-A
38. Micah Ottenbreit, RHP, 21, Single-A
39. Elio Prado, OF, 23, High-A
40. Jalvin Arias, OF, 18, Rookie (DSL)
41. Carter Mathison, OF, 21, Single-A
42. Carson Taylor, 1B, 25, Triple-A
43. Max Lazar, RHP, 25, MLB
44. Kehden Hettiger, C/1B, 20, Single-A
45. Tommy McCollum, RHP, 25, Double-A
46. Keaton Anthony, 1B, 23, Double-A
47. Leandro Pineda, OF, 22, Double-A
48. Caleb Ricketts, C, 24, Double-A
49. Yemal Flores, OF, 21, Single-A
50. Gunner Mayer, RHP, 24, Double-A

Pouaka-Grego missed the entire 2024 season with an injury but, prior to that, was showing a good hitting approach and could develop some power. Pan is a very solid pitching prospect but will miss all of 2025 with Tommy John surgery, giving us a nice buy-low opportunity in dynasty leagues. Viars was highly touted when drafted but hasn’t put it all together yet after battling injuries. Dissin is MLB-ready behind the plate right now and showed developing power and a solid approach at the plate. Ottenbreit has struggled with the command the last two years since surgery, but will get another chance this season to show he can remain on these rankings. The 25-year-old Taylor could be a sleeper in this tier, as he was among the Eastern League leaders in some categories last season. He’s not catching anymore and should be a Triple-A starter in 2025. (@tonybps1)

Adam Greene

Adam Greene is a student UMass Amherst's Isenberg School of Management. He currently writes for the Cape Cod Baseball League and UMass Athletics. From Longmeadow, MA, Adam is a huge Red Sox fan and has been following the team his whole life and he's spent the last few years covering their farm system. Follow him on Twitter at @aj_greene1015 and Instagram at the same handle.

Scott Greene

President of Prospects1500. Founder of Diamond Duos dynasty fantasy baseball leagues and the MLB Fantasy Playoffs Parlay. Participant and champion in several dynasty/fantasy baseball and football leagues. Sales Manager for Reminder Publishing by day. Huge Bruce Springsteen and pro wrestling fan. Along with his wife and two boys, lives in Longmeadow, MA. Follow on Twitter at @Scotty_Ballgame.

Jeremy Mahy

Jeremy covers the St Louis organization and contributes on Prospects of the Week for Prospects1500. Born and raised in the Midwest, he is a lifelong fan of the Birds on the Bat. You can follow him on Twitter @JMahyfam for more baseball content.

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Greg Bracken

Greg covers the Toronto Blue Jays organization for Prospects1500. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, a long-suffering fan of both the Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs. For more than 15 years now a participant/commish in many dynasty baseball leagues, all with extremely deep minor league rosters. Follow on X @gregbracken07.

Shaun Kernahan

Shaun Kernahan is the MLB Draft correspondent for Prospects1500. When not at a game, chances are the TV and/or tablet has a game on and he has a notepad out taking notes. When not scouting draft prospects, he is the Director of Baseball Operations for the Mile High Collegiate Baseball League, a collegiate wood bat league in Colorado. Shaun can be found on Twitter at @ShaunKernahan.

Tony Bps

Tony Bps Spina is a lifelong baseball fan hailing from the City of Brotherly Love - Philadelphia! Tony has loved baseball since 1980 and has followed the Phillies through good and bad times. Tony is married with 3 kids and works for a financial institution but has enough free time to play in 20 fantasy baseball leagues with 75% of them being Dynasty Leagues. He lives a few blocks away from Citizens Bank Park and attends many Phillies games per year in addition to their minor league teams in Lehigh Valley and Reading. He can be reached on Twitter at @TonyBps1.