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Phillies Rule 5 Draft Prospect Watch List

By George Stockburger

Jul 10, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; World second baseman Yoan Moncada (11) tosses the ball to shortstop Willy Adames (right) in the third 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 second baseman Yoan Moncada (11) tosses the ball to shortstop Willy Adames (right) in the third inning during the All Star Game futures baseball game at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2015; Peoria, AZ, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop Tyler Smith (78) flips the ball to second base against the San Diego Padres during a spring training baseball game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2015; Peoria, AZ, USA; Seattle Mariners shortstop Tyler Smith (78) flips the ball to second base against the San Diego Padres during a spring training baseball game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Tyler Smith, INF: Seattle Mariners

Termed as a hard-nose player, Tyler Smith provides versatility as someone who can play third, short, and second. In 114 games for the Mariners Triple-A affiliate, Smith hit .268 with 20 doubles and five home runs.

As the Mariners 30th ranked prospect, Smith represented the organization in the Arizona Fall League in 2015. He hit .231 in 20 games with six walks and three stolen bases.

Off the field, Smith is praised for his work ethic and leadership. At just 25-years-old, he could become a valuable piece to the Phillies bench, and possibly compete for time at second base.

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