2023 Phillies First Round Draft Pick: Aidan Miller
Pick: 27th overall
School: J.W. Mitchell High School (FL)
Position: Shortstop/Third Base
Aidan Miller, the Phillies' new prized possession, was one of the top steals of the draft in 2023. Coming off a senior season where he broke his hamate bone, Miller, originally ranked as the 13th best prospect in the draft, fell all the way to No. 27, where the Phillies were able to snag him.
After being ranked as the No. 61 prospect to begin 2024, the 20-year-old has jumped to No. 27 on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 rankings and the Phillies No. 2, and for good reason. His ability to have good at-bats and drive the ball makes him a plus all-around player. He has above-average raw power and the ability to hit high velocity.
Miller was also selected to the 2024 Futures Game, pairing up with Crawford as two of the Phillies' top prospects. His draft position isn't indicative of who he is as a player or his future value. Miller is encroaching on top-20 status and has already accelerated his development, causing Pipeline to change his expected ETA down a year to 2027.
People around baseball and the Phillies front office are starting to take note of the kid as it has been reported that the Phillies see Miller as "untouchable" in trade packages this deadline. As long as Miller continues to be durable at the professional level and grows into his frame, his ability to do everything well, along with plus-hitting, could make him a staple in the Phillies lineup in the future.
Grade: A