That Balls Outta Here
FanSided

Philadelphia Phillies 2017 mid-season top ten prospect list

By John Town

SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 13: Nick Williams #65 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the eight inning of the Spring Training Game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 13, 2017 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. Baltimore defeated Philadelphia 6-4. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 13: Nick Williams #65 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the eight inning of the Spring Training Game against the Baltimore Orioles on March 13, 2017 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. Baltimore defeated Philadelphia 6-4. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
6 of 12
Next

No. 6: OF Adam Haseley

The Phillies had the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft and could have gone with several different players. They wound up choosing Virginia outfielder Adam Haseley one pick after his teammate Pavin Smith went to the Diamondbacks.

Haseley was praised during the draft for his strong hit tool which checks all the boxes. As a whole hit grades out as above-average with average power that he should be able to apply in games. Defensively, Haseley has above average speed with an average arm that could both help him stick in center. However, he may wind up moving to a corner in the future where there will be more pressure on his bat to succeed.

After signing with the Phillies, Haseley started off his professional career in the Gulf Coast League and dominated as he should. He moved up to short-season Williamsport and is off to a strong start there as well. In 14 games, he has a .327/.429/.462 line and is barreling up the ball well, hitting line drives 39 percent of the time.

Haseley probably could have started in Low-A Lakewood, but he would have to jostle for playing time with last year’s first-round pick, Mickey Moniak. At some point, the two will battle with each other for playing time in center field, which could prompt Haseley’s move to a corner sooner than expecetd.

Home/Phillies Prospects