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\nTop 50 graphic design by Michael Packard, @CollectingPack<\/a> on Twitter<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Phillies<\/p>\n

NL East
2025 record: 96-66 (1st)<\/p>\n

MiLB affiliates
Triple-A: Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Double-A: Reading Fightin Phils
High-A: Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Single-A: Clearwater Threshers<\/p>\n

2025 End-Of-Season farm system rank: #19
Stoffer Cochran\u2019s organization take from our 2025 End-Of-Season Farm System Rankings<\/a>:
After they graduate their top tier guys, the Phillies will look to build around their pitching as they drafted college pitchers with the first five picks of their 2025 draft. They also have gems coming in Griffin Burkholder and Gabriel Rincones Jr.<\/p>\n

2026 International Signing: Francisco Renteria, OF (Venezuela) \u2013 $4M. Not included in the Top 50 rankings below. Would likely be slotted in Tier 4. He\u2019ll show up in our next Phillies prospects update.<\/p>\n

Prospects1500 writers who contributed to this column and rankings: Greg Bracken (@gregbracken07<\/a>), Scott Greene (@Scotty_Ballgame<\/a>), J.W. Mulpas (@CLEBoxscoreBeat<\/a>), and Jeremy Mahy (@JMahyfam<\/a>). The writer\u2019s Twitter handle follows each player write-up or paragraph.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Levels listed for each player are the highest levels player reached in 2025<\/p>\n

Tier 1<\/p>\n

1. Aidan Miller<\/a>, SS, 21, Triple-A
Miller was the team\u2019s first round pick in 2023, lasting until the 27th slot because of injury during his senior year. He has hit at every level of the minor leagues showing a great eye along with surprising speed. Miller has a .383 OBP over his three seasons in the minors and also stole 59 bases last year across two levels. His power hasn\u2019t developed as once hoped but there is potential for 20-25 home runs as he continues to grow. Put it all together and we have a solid contributor across the board. There was talk of him moving to 3B eventually but the team has kept his at shortstop for now. While he may not make the Opening Day roster, expect to see Miller sometime this summer for the Phillies. (@tonybps1)<\/p>\n

2. Andrew Painter<\/a>, RHP, 22, Triple-A
Painter was a first round pick in the 2021 Draft, selected 13th overall. He was on the fast track to the majors until he had to undergo Tommy John surgery in late 2023. He didn\u2019t pitch again until the Arizona Fall League in 2024 and he picked up where he left off. 2025 was a struggle for Painter which could be expected during the first year back from the surgery. He was selected to play in the Futures Game but ended the season with a 5-8 record and 5.26 ERA. Despite this, his potential remains. Painter has all but been named the 5th starter by the team. Being almost three years removed from surgery, he should be able to pitch well in the majors. Expect some growing pains early in the year but we\u2019re talking about a pitcher with true ability here. He provides all dynasty owners with a great buy low opportunity here. (@tonybps1)<\/p>\n

Tier 2<\/p>\n

3. Justin Crawford<\/a>, OF, 22, Triple-A
When does Crawford debut in the majors? Later this spring, or will he break camp as a non-roster invitee with the Phillies? He spent all of 2025 at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and killed it. He slashed .334\/.411\/.452\/.863, with 7 HR, 47 RBI, 46 SB, 199 TB, and his K-rate was only 18%. The 22-year-old is projected by Roster Resource to open the season as Philadelphia\u2019s starting center fielder. Let\u2019s see how he looks in Spring Training before we book it, but the 2022 first rounder is MLB ready. (@Scotty_Ballgame)<\/p>\n

Tier 3<\/p>\n

4. Aroon Escobar<\/a>, 2B, 21, Double-A
5. Gage Wood<\/a>, RHP, 22, Single-A
6. Dante Nori<\/a>, OF, 21, Double-A
7. Gabriel Rincones Jr.<\/a>, OF, 24, Triple-A<\/p>\n

Escobar has rocketed up the organization\u2019s rankings since signing as a 17-year-old in 2022. Across three levels last season, making it to Double-A, he hit .270 with 15 HR as a 20-year-old. He should be back in Reading for this upcoming season. Wood\u2018s 19 K no-hitter in the College World Series was one of the best pitching performances in college baseball history. He has a true 70-grade fastball with a power curve, a cutting slider, and mixes in a changeup giving him mid-rotation upside and a power reliver floor. Nori, drafted 27th overall in 2024, also played across three levels (and the Arizona Fall League) in 2025, impressing with an overall .361 OBP, displaying elite base thievery, swiping 52 bags, and is quietly one of the top performers from that MLB Draft two years ago. Rincones Jr. is one of those rare cases of a player getting multiple stints in the AFL (2023\/2024), but the organization wanted to give him that time. After spending all of 2025 in Triple-A, the outfielder could be considered for an MLB call-up at some point in 2026. (@Scotty_Ballgame and @ShaunKernahan)<\/p>\n

Tier 4<\/p>\n

8. Griffin Burkholder<\/a>, OF, 20, Single-A
9. Mois\u00e9s Chace<\/a>, RHP, 22, Double-A
10. Matthew Fisher<\/a>, RHP, 19, High school
11. Cade Obermueller<\/a>, LHP, 22, College
12. Jean Cabrera<\/a>, RHP, 24, Double-A
13. Devin Saltiban<\/a>, OF\/2B, 20, High-A
14. Carson DeMartini<\/a>, 3B, 23, Double-A
15. Yoniel Curet<\/a>, RHP, 23, Triple-A<\/p>\n

Injuries held Burkholder to 34 games in 2025, where contact issues kept him from finding his rhythm, but his 70-grade speed and plus power still offer 20\/20 upside if healthy. Chace threw just 16.2 innings at Double-A before Tommy John surgery. He flashes big stuff but has shaky control. If he can throw strikes, he has mid-rotation or late-inning relief potential. Fisher, a 2025 seventh-rounder and ex-quarterback, hasn\u2019t debuted yet but features a high-spin fastball and promising secondaries, which are the ingredients of a future starter. Obermueller, a 2025 second round pick out of Iowa, struck out 117 in 83.1 last season for the Hawkeyes with a low-slot fastball and slider. His future as a starter may hinge on his durability at just 6-foot, 170 pounds. Cabrera worked 137 innings and posted a 3.81 ERA and 127 K\u2019s at Double-A. While he\u2019s touched 96 mph and features a developing changeup, his 6-foot, 145-pound frame points to a bullpen role. Saltiban, a speedy but undersized outfielder, struggled at High-A (.190\/.269\/.308, 31.2% K) with contact issues overshadowing his athleticism. DeMartini hit .202 with a 68 wRC+ at Double-A showing raw power but little offensive polish. He\u2019s a solid third base defender but a long shot for fantasy relevance. Curet, acquired from the Rays in December, has an electric fastball and cutter-like slider, but a 17.4% walk rate at Triple-A likely keeps him in the minors until he can consistently pound the strike zone. (@CLEBoxscoreBeat)<\/p>\n

Tier 5<\/p>\n

16. Cody Bowker<\/a>, RHP, 22, College
17. Bryan Rincon<\/a>, SS, 21, High-A
18. Keaton Anthony<\/a>, 1B, 24, Triple-A
19. Dylan Campbell<\/a>, OF, 23, Double-A
20. Ramon Marquez<\/a>, RHP, 20, Single-A
21. Wen-Hui Pan<\/a>, RHP, 23, High-A
22. Sean Youngerman<\/a>, RHP, 21, College
23. Alex McFarlane<\/a>, RHP, 24, Double-A
24. Alirio Ferrebus<\/a>, C\/1B, 20, Single-A
25. Mavis Graves<\/a>, LHP, 22, High-A
26. Zach McCambley<\/a>, RHP, 26, Triple-A
27. TJayy Walton<\/a>, OF, 20, Single-A
28. Felix Reyes<\/a>, OF, 24, Triple-A
29. John Spikerman<\/a>, OF, 22, High-A
30. Manolfi Jimenez<\/a>, OF, 21, Single-A
31. Anderson Araujo<\/a>, C\/1B, 17, Rookie (DSL)
32. Raylin Heredia<\/a>, OF, 22, High-A
33. Gabe Craig<\/a>, RHP, 24, Single-A
34. Dayber Cruceta<\/a>, OF, 17, Rookie (DSL)
35. Romeli Espinosa<\/a>, SS, 17, Rookie (DSL)
36. Christian McGowan<\/a>, RHP, 25, Injured (Double-A in 2024)
37. Micah Ottenbreit<\/a>, RHP, 22, High-A
38. Christian Cairo<\/a>, 3B\/OF\/2B, 24, Triple-A
39. Logan Dawson<\/a>, SS, 19, High school
40. Robert Moore<\/a>, 2B\/3B, 23, Triple-A
41. Caleb Ricketts<\/a>, C, 25, Double-A
42. Estibenzon Jimenez<\/a>, RHP, 23, Double-A
43. Saul Teran<\/a>, RHP, 23, Double-A
44. Aaron Combs<\/a>, RHP, 24, High-A
45. Ryan Dromboski<\/a>, RHP, 22, High-A
46. Kehden Hettiger<\/a>, C\/1B, 21, Double-A
47. James Tallon<\/a>, LHP, 22, College
48. Juan Amarante<\/a>, LHP, 21, Single-A
49. Matthew Ferrara<\/a>, 2B, 18, Single-A
50. Jordan Dissin<\/a>, C, 23, Double-A<\/p>\n

Campbell was acquired from the Dodgers for international bonus pool money that was used to sign Roki Sasaki. Don\u2019t sleep on Campbell, he might not be flashy, but a 15\/15 player with high OBP is possible. Speaking of 15\/15 players, Saltiban fits that profile as well (maybe even more in the power department), the hit tool will need some polish to get there though. Reyes is one to keep an eye on as he had a .411 wOBA and .231 ISO across Double-A\/Triple-A last season. Bowker, drafted in the third round last year, has solid fastball\/slider combo but if he doesn\u2019t develop a pitch to keep glove-side hitters off balance there is real bullpen risk. There are a couple of players in this tier that had impressive DSL debuts last year. Araujo showed off some power with 21 extra base hits (7 homeruns) in just 45 games while sporting a .425 wOBA. Cruceta showed advanced plate discipline and bat-to-ball skills with plenty of projection left in his profile. Combs is a very interesting arm that has some strikeout upside, whether that comes out of the bullpen or in the rotation remains to be seen. (@JMahyfam)<\/p>\n

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J.W. resides in Northeast Ohio and is a lifelong Cleveland sports fan. His favorite baseball player of all-time is 2018 Hall of Fame inductee, Jim Thome. He enjoys playing Fantasy Baseball, especially dynasty leagues. He has been a contributor to Prospects1500 since January 2025. You can follow J.W. on X at @CLEBoxscoreBeat.<\/p>\n

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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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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