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These 15 Phillies top prospects should be on your radar

By Gabrielle Starr

Jun 17, 2019; Bradenton, FL, USA; Team Jones pitcher Mick Abel (1) during workouts at IMG Academy. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2019; Bradenton, FL, USA; Team Jones pitcher Mick Abel (1) during workouts at IMG Academy. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2021; Clearwater, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies Johan Rojas #98 poses during media day at Phillies Spring Training Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: MLB photos via USA TODAY Sports /

6. Johan Rojas OF

Johan Rojas is a prospect to watch. Another prospect from the 2017-18 international signing period, the young outfielder has become known for his “consistent hard contact” and some of the “highest exit velocities” in the Phillies system.

Since his professional debut in 2018, Rojas has a career .280/.339/.421 line and .760 OPS between five levels of the minors. He spent the majority of 2021 with Low-A Clearwater, but also played 17 games for High-A Jersey Shore.

Rojas is aggressive at the plate, which is certainly something the Phillies need. He’s also played every outfield position consistently during his rise through the system, posting an overall .978 fielding percentage and making 10 errors in 180 games.

MLB ETA: 2023

5. Francisco Morales RHP

Francisco Morales signed with the Phillies as an international prospect in July 2016, and throws hard. The scouting report proclaims his slider to be “absolutely filthy” and notes that his fastball has “serious life” to it.

Of course, like many hard-throwers in the Phillies minors and at the major-league level, Morales struggles with his command.

Morales spent the bulk of the season with Double-A Reading, and posted a 6.94 ERA over 22 games, including 20 starts. His career Runs Allowed Per Nine is 5.60, which isn’t ideal, especially since he posted the worst mark of his career in 2021.

The cancellation of the 2020 Minor League season clearly hindered Morales, whose H9, HR9, and BB9 all increased by significant margins, while his SO9 and SO/W decreased.

MLB ETA: 2022

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