The Philadelphia Phillies' farm system boasts prospects with impressive individual tools across hitting, speed, defense, and pitching, positioning them for potential major league impact. Aidan Miller leads in hit and power tools, while Justin Crawford excels in speed. Pitching prospects like Andrew Painter and Gage Wood highlight elite command and velocity.
The Philadelphia Phillies' minor league system entering 2026 showcases a depth of talent with 'loud tools' in various skills, from bat control to arm strength. This evaluation from MLB Pipeline identifies top performers in each category, emphasizing their potential to contribute at the highest level.
In hitting, Aidan Miller, the shortstop ranked No. 2 in the Phillies' system and No. 32 overall in MLB, earns a 55-grade for his advanced bat-to-ball skills. Selected 27th overall in the 2023 Draft, Miller has demonstrated strong pitch recognition and a .383 on-base percentage in the minors. He also tops power with a 60-grade, highlighted by a .348/.454/.629 stretch in August at Double-A, including four homers and 16 RBIs. Dante Nori receives an honorable mention for hitting, while Carson DeMartini does for power.
Speed stands out with Justin Crawford, outfield prospect No. 3 (MLB No. 54), at 75-grade run tool. Son of Carl Crawford, he has stolen 40 or more bases in each of his three full professional seasons with an 82% success rate. Griffin Burkholder earns an honorable mention.
Defensively, John Spikerman (No. 21) leads with a 60-grade arm, recording eight outfield assists in 27 High-A games in 2025, complemented by his 70-grade speed. Dante Nori (No. 6) tops fielding at 60-grade, with just two errors in two pro seasons and strong center-field routes.
Among pitchers, Gage Wood (No. 4) boasts a 70-grade fastball, sitting 94-96 mph and reaching 98, which powered a 19-strikeout no-hitter in the College World Series for Arkansas before his 2025 first-round selection. Andrew Painter (No. 1, MLB No. 16) excels in control at 65-grade, pounding the zone with elite stuff across four pitches. Other notables include Matthew Fisher's 55-grade curveball, Yoniel Curet's 60-grade cutter (acquired from the Rays), Wen-Hui Pan's 60-grade splitter (recovering from a 2025 injury), Cade Obermueller's 65-grade slider, and Jean Cabrera's 60-grade changeup.
These tools suggest a robust pipeline for the Phillies, with prospects like Miller and Painter projecting as everyday contributors and frontline starters.
