For all the talk of Aidan Miller as a future Phillies star at shortstop, there’s another infielder in the Phillies’ farm system who earned quite the compliment to end the season.
Miller, the Phillies’ No. 2 prospect according to MLB.com, recently went on record to compare No. 4 prospect and infielder Bryan Rincon to a shortstop who’s had plenty of success in the majors.
"To see his development where it's gotten to, it's been really special to watch. He's like a mini-Francisco Lindor out there,” Miller said of Rincon.
Aidan Miller on playing next to Bryan Rincon
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrPHL) September 23, 2026
"To see his development where it's gotten to, it's been really special to watch. He's like a mini-Francisco Lindor out there."
Rincon's 2026 season.
.267 BA, 26 HR, 67 RBI, 30 SB, .410 OBP, .927 OPS in regular season
.294 BA, 1… pic.twitter.com/Dg2Ye6lVFJ
This regular season for the Reading Fightin Phils, Rincon, 22, had a slash line of .267/.410/.517. He clubbed 26 home runs, drove in 67 RBI and totaled a team-high 92 runs, 30 steals and 95 walks. Rincon was named a Double-A Eastern League All-Star for his efforts.
In the postseason, Rincon had the same success, recording a .294 batting average, a .929 OPS and seven RBI. This week, he and the Fightin Phils defeated the Erie SeaWolves 13-4 to earn their first Eastern League championship in 31 years.
Rincon, along with pitcher Alex McFarlane, received the Paul Owens Award at the end of the season, Named after the longtime Phillies scout, farm director and general manager, this honor is given annually to the organization’s top minor-league position player and pitcher.
When can Phillies fans expect Rincon be called up to the MLB roster?
In his five years in the minor leagues, Rincon had his definitive best season in 2026 and is making big strides in the Phillies’ farm system.
But while Rincon has made a big leap, the numbers weren't quite there for the infielder in the prior four years. Injuries hampered him in 2024 and 2025, and he was unable to consistently put the ball in play.
The Phillies might want to see more of Rincon in the minor leagues to see how well he can build off a stellar 2026 campaign. MLB.com currently has Rincon’s MLB ETA in 2028, so he could be promoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2027.
Rincon is still a young ballplayer, so there’s nothing wrong with giving him additional time to develop, especially with Trea Turner locked in at shortstop for the time being.
But if Rincon develops into anything resembling Francisco Lindor, one of the best shortstops of his generation in his prime, the Phillies will be in very good hands with their infield of the future.
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