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Phillies Prospect Report: Another Dominant Arm in Lakewood

By Josh Starr

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Fans look on as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park on September 16, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 5-3. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Fans look on as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park on September 16, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 5-3. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) /
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CLEARWATER, FL – MARCH 12: Nick Pivetta #74 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action at third base against the Boston Red Sox during a spring training game at Spectrum Field on March 12, 2017 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Another Phillies pitching prospect is having a breakout year

In this week’s Phillies prospect report, we’ll check in on another member of the Lakewood pitching staff who has been lights out, a hitter trending up and two prospects that have been underperforming.

Trending Up: Will Stewart, LHP, Lakewood

In his first season in Lakewood, Stewart has been sensational, allowing just nine earned runs in 71.2 innings.  He’s shown impeccable command, striking out 60 hitters to just nine walks this year.

His best start of the year came on May 30th against Greensboro. In that outing, Stewart tossed a complete game three-hit shutout, walking none and striking out 10 in the 3-0 Lakewood victory.

So far, Stewart is 6-0 with a 1.13 ERA in 11 starts. He will be part of the South Atlantic League All-Star Game, which will be played on June 19.

Right now, the soon to be 21-year-old is my pick for the Phillies’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award.

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