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What could’ve been: Reevaluating all Phillies draft picks of the decade

By Koy Zdimal

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 20: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run against Brad Peacock #41 of the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 20, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 20: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run against Brad Peacock #41 of the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in Game Six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 20, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JULY 14: Jesse Biddle #54 of the United States looks on from the dugout during the game against the World Team on July 14, 2013 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The United States defeated the World Team 4-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

2010 Phillies selection: Jesse Biddle LHP 27th overall pick

In 2010, the Phillies were coming off a second straight World Series appearance. With a pick so late in draft there are not a lot of options. Yet it seemed like the Phillies had gotten a great pitcher in Jesse Biddle.

Biddle became the 53rd ranked prospect in baseball according to Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com. He had low A success but never lived up to any hype as he worked his way up the minors. He still has yet to make the majors and has only nine games in Triple A. Biddle would later be traded in 2015.

While Biddle was indeed a letdown for the Phillies the five picks behind him haven’t had much success either. Only Zach Lee and Cam Bedrosian have reached the majors. Bedrosian has had much more success as a pro compared to Lee. In four years he has pitched a total of 144 games, all out of the bullpen. His career year was in 2016 as he went 2-0 in 45 games. In 40.1 innings Bedrosian had a amazing 1.12 ERA. While he has been far from a MLB star he is the obvious choice for who the Phillies should have selected in 2010.

Phillies new selection: Cam Bedrosian RHP  (originally 29th by Los Angeles Angels)

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