Sixto Sanchez
This one is pretty obvious. Major League teams are often weary about parting with their number one prospects. The Phillies should not think any differently.
Ever since the Phillies were lucky enough to find Sixto Sanchez, scouts, fellow players, and general manager Matt Klentak have been blown away by his potential. Sanchez possesses a rare ability to throw his fastball in the upper-90’s while working to develop his secondary pitches such as a slider and changeup. The most enticing factor when it comes to Sanchez is his ability to control his pitches, something many teenage flamethrowers struggle with.
So far this season in High-A Clearwater, Sanchez has a 4-3 record with a 2.51 ERA over 46.2 innings. During this time, he has struck out 45 batters, while walking only 11. Sanchez is also no stranger to awards, as he won Florida State Pitcher of the Week earlier this month.