Prospect Video: Anthony Hewitt, OF, Philadelphia Phillies
Prospect video and thoughts on Philadelphia Phillies prospect Anthony Hewitt as he looks to recover his once lofty prospect status.
Scouting Notes: Leandro Castro, OF, Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies prospect Leandro Castro is a sleeper prospect within the organization.
Game Report: Trevor May, SP, Philadelphia Phillies
Having experienced disappointment in having a 2009 start by Philadelphia Phillies prospect rained out last season in Savannah, I was thrilled to have a second chance to scout the young pitcher earlier this summer in Greenville. Over six innings, May’s 0 ER, 3 H, 9 K, 3 BB performance was one of the best starts [...]
Scouting Report: Sebastian Valle, C, Philadelphia Phillies
On the way to the park to see Philadelphia Phillies catching prospect Sebastian Valle, I knew I was in for something special when a scout I was speaking to kept asking me, “What did you think of Valle?” When I finally mentioned it was my first time seeing him, his response, “Oh, I’m not saying anything else. Just call me and tell me what you think.” For whatever reason, I had a picture in my mind of a hulking power prospect doing his best catcher impression while putting off the inevitable move out from behind home plate. It’s safe to say, my preconceived idea of the player Valle was was prior to watching him play was off base.
Game Report: Julio Rodriguez, P, Philadelphia Phillies
As I left my hotel room for FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, New Jersey on a cool, misty mid-August afternoon, I made several mental notes on the prospects I might see that evening, specifically on the Blue Claws roster. I wanted to make sure I was paying attention to the right players, so I could give some observations to Mike Newman. I knew I’d be studying guys like Colby Shreve, Jonathan Singleton and Sebastian Valle.
Scouting Report: Jiwan James, CF, Philadelphia Phillies
Lean, wiry, and projectable, his appearance draws ones eye almost immediately. After watching him play, I wonder just how much of a mulligan he receives simply because he resembles Domonic Brown? Is he a prospect? Most definitely, but the comparisons to baseball’s best prospect are, in my opinion, amongst the laziest in the industry.
Scouting Report: Jonathan Singleton, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies
One of the 2010 season’s true breakout talents, Phillies first base prospect Jonathan Singleton has gone from relative unknown to virtually untouchable prospect in about a year. After dominating the South Atlantic League to the tune of a .373/.460/.672 first half, Singleton’s numbers have fallen off a cliff leaving prospect fans wondering just how talented he is.