With the MLB season heading into the final month, minor league seasons are getting close to ending, so it seems like a good time to check in to see how some of the Philadelphia Phillies' prospects have performed this season.
We're not looking at the names everyone already knows, however. There has been plenty written about Phillies top prospects (subscription required) Aidan Miller (Phillies No. 1), Justin Crawford (No. 3) and Starlyn Caba (No. 4) this season. We've also heard a lot about the struggles and the recent encouraging turnaround of Mick Abel (No. 6).
3 under-the-radar Phillies prospects whose names fans need to learn
Instead of those big names, we're looking at some more under-the-radar names that fans may not be as familiar with but who are starting to make a name for themself with their play this season. That's not to say that the youngsters will pan out and be MLB stars, let alone make the majors, but they're names to store away in the back of your mind for down the road.
Aroon Escobar, 2B
Aroon Escobar has been causing a stir in his first season in North America. Playing in the Florida Complex League for the first time, the 19-year-old infielder tore through Rookie ball pitching. The Phillies No. 14 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, even earned a spot on Baseball America's Top 20 FCL prospects at No. 11.
Escobar batted .338/.495/.481 in 24 games with the FCL Phillies, hitting three home runs and stealing nine bases. He showed off his impressive eye and discipline at the plate, walking 21 times while striking out on just 10 occasions.
He projects as a second baseman, or maybe third, according to his Pipeline scouting report. He doesn't possess a standout tool, but does enough across the board to be an interesting, albeit a far away prospect.