That Balls Outta Here
FanSided

Phillies: Predicting Top 10 Prospects’ Call-up Dates

By George Stockburger

Mar 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (77) sits in the dugout against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (77) sits in the dugout against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
11 of 12
Next
Jul 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; World pitcher Ricardo Pinto throws in the 7th inning during the All Star Game futures baseball game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; World pitcher Ricardo Pinto throws in the 7th inning during the All Star Game futures baseball game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Ricardo Pinto: June, 2019

Another less-known name in the Phillies top 10 prospects is Ricardo Pinto. He’s been in the Phillies system for years, starting in the Venezuelan league back in 2012. He was dominant at the lower-levels of the Phillies system, finishing with a sub-3.00 era every year.

Since being promoted to Reading, Pinto is looking to bring down his home runs allowed. He’s let 14 balls out of the park already this year, which won’t bode well in Citizens Bank Park. His 73 strikeouts are impressive, but he needs to keep the ball down to be successful.

Next: Honorable Mention

Home/Phillies Prospects