We”ll continue the “Best of” series of polls with your selection as the best third baseman in the system.  This should be a more interesting vote.  There is no Hoskins, Kingery, or Crawford to monopolize votes.  Not having a clear cut, top prospect is a little worrisome with Maikel Franco’s struggles this season.  I hate to pin our hopes on a trade that is unlikely to happen or the the free agent class after the 2018 season.  Continue reading 2017 Phuture Phillies Top Third Baseman Poll →

The outcome for the Best Shortstop Poll was predictable.  J.P. Crawford garnered almost half the votes.  Crawford got off to a slow start this season but he rebounded from his long, early slump and posted a full season slash of .243/.351/.405/.756 with 15 HR and 63 RBI in 556 plate appearances.  He walked 79 times and struck out 97 times.  His recovery was so good that he earned a September to the Phillies where he has played very well.   The career shortstop has been playing almost exclusively at second and third the past month. Continue reading Results of 2017 Phuture Phillies Top Shortstop Poll →

The outcome for the Best Second Baseman Poll was predictable.  Scott Kingery was the runaway winner.  Kingery was the winner of the Paul Owens Award for the top hitter in their minor league system.  He also won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award for Second Base from among all second basemen in the minor leagues.  Kingery split time between Reading and Lehigh Valley and posted a combined .304/.359/.530/.889 with 26 HR and 65 RBI in 603 plate appearances.  He struck out 109 times (18.1%) and walked 41 times (6.8%).  His numbers were considerably better at AA. Continue reading Results of 2017 Phuture Phillies Top Second Baseman Poll →