Aidan Miller: Phillies' Shortstop with Promising Prospects Ahead
The baseball world is abuzz as prospect season approaches, and several outlets are releasing their rankings of the top young players in the sport. The Philadelphia Phillies have been making headlines with three prospects shining through, according to MLB.com's top 100 list.
However, The Athletic has a different take on the Phillies' top farm hands, with Aidan Miller ranked as the sixth-best prospect in baseball. Keith Law, known for his astute analysis, praises Miller as a power-hitting shortstop who has improved significantly over two seasons in the Phillies' system. He is expected to push the team into making some tough decisions about their middle infield before the end of this year.
Law believes that Miller doesn't need another full season at the top level but only needs to refine his pitch recognition. As a result, he anticipates Miller taking the shortstop role by July 1, which comes as a surprise given Trea Turner's recent departure.
Another prospect gaining traction is Andrew Painter, who has seen his ranking improve from 28th to 22nd due to his high ceiling and potential for landing on the Phillies' Opening Day rotation this March. Philadelphia's Justin Crawford, ranked 48th by The Athletic, offers a more subtle approach with a strong singles hitter and defender profile but lacks power.
The Phillies also have Aroon Escobar in their top 100 prospects, who boasts a bat that should translate into a strong regular with potential for occasional All-Star appearances. Lastly, catcher Eduardo Tait, ranked 93rd, is worth noting after being traded to the Twins as part of the Jhoan Duran deal.
As prospect season heats up, it's clear that Miller and Painter are among the top contenders for a spot on the Phillies' roster this spring.
The baseball world is abuzz as prospect season approaches, and several outlets are releasing their rankings of the top young players in the sport. The Philadelphia Phillies have been making headlines with three prospects shining through, according to MLB.com's top 100 list.
However, The Athletic has a different take on the Phillies' top farm hands, with Aidan Miller ranked as the sixth-best prospect in baseball. Keith Law, known for his astute analysis, praises Miller as a power-hitting shortstop who has improved significantly over two seasons in the Phillies' system. He is expected to push the team into making some tough decisions about their middle infield before the end of this year.
Law believes that Miller doesn't need another full season at the top level but only needs to refine his pitch recognition. As a result, he anticipates Miller taking the shortstop role by July 1, which comes as a surprise given Trea Turner's recent departure.
Another prospect gaining traction is Andrew Painter, who has seen his ranking improve from 28th to 22nd due to his high ceiling and potential for landing on the Phillies' Opening Day rotation this March. Philadelphia's Justin Crawford, ranked 48th by The Athletic, offers a more subtle approach with a strong singles hitter and defender profile but lacks power.
The Phillies also have Aroon Escobar in their top 100 prospects, who boasts a bat that should translate into a strong regular with potential for occasional All-Star appearances. Lastly, catcher Eduardo Tait, ranked 93rd, is worth noting after being traded to the Twins as part of the Jhoan Duran deal.
As prospect season heats up, it's clear that Miller and Painter are among the top contenders for a spot on the Phillies' roster this spring.
, can you believe how fast Aidan Miller is gonna take over the shortstop role? I know Trea Turner left, but still 
! He's got that power hitting game and Keith Law says he just needs to work on his pitch recog, like a total no-brainer 
. And Andrew Painter's jump from 28th to 22nd is crazy 
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, and Andrew Painter could really bring some fire to the rotation 
. Justin Crawford might not have the power, but his defense is 
on point. And Aroon Escobar... man, that bat sounds like a dream come true 
. It's gonna be super interesting to see how these prospects unfold this season 
Aidan Miller's ranking by The Athletic has me intrigued 
I think Keith Law is onto something with his assessment of Miller needing to refine his pitch recognition 
️ It's not about needing another full season in the top level, but rather developing that crucial skillset. His power-hitting abilities are undeniable, and it wouldn't surprise me if he takes the shortstop role by July 1 
The other prospects like Painter and Crawford are interesting cases as well, but Miller's potential for growth is too enticing to ignore 
. The question is, how will they manage the middle infield? 
. What makes me skeptical is that Keith Law himself only says he doesn't need another full season at the top level, but still thinks he'll be ready by July 1? That's a pretty aggressive timeline 
. I'd want to see more development time and actual stats from Miller in the majors before I start predicting him as the next Trea Turner 
. Like, isn't that the point of having a pro system already? You'd think by now Miller would be on top of his game. Still, gotta admit, Miller does sound like he's got game 
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then phillies would have no choice but to make that middle infield decision 
. i've been saying this for ages that mlr will take the shortstop role by july 1st 
. i've been following Crawford since he was a kid and while he's solid, he can't compete with mlr's raw power 
i mean what about the rest of the season? what about injuries or struggles at the plate?
he's got that crazy high ceiling and could be the real deal 
dont get me wrong, i love a good contact hitter, but when youve got power hitters like miller and painter waiting in the wings, do you really need a guy who just gets on base all day? 