Category Archives: 2018 Reader Top 30

Phuture Phillies 2018 Reader Top 30 Poll for the Phillies #3 Prospect

Scott Kingery was your selection as the #2 prospect in the Phillies’ organization.

Kingery was your selection as the #11 prospect in the Phillies’ organization last season. This year, Kingery captured a majority decision receiving 150 of 291 votes (52%).  J.P. Crawford finished second with 110 votes (38%).  Twelve other players shared the remaining 31 votes. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2018 Reader Top 30 Poll for the Phillies #3 Prospect

Phuture Phillies 2018 Reader Top 30 Poll for the Phillies #2 Prospect

Sixto Sanchez was your selection as the #1 prospect in the Phillies’ organization.

For the first time since 2015, the Phuture Phillies top prospect will be some one other than J.P. Crawford.  Sanchez received 105 of 254 votes cast (41%).  Scott Kingery (70 votes, 28%) and Crawford (68, 27%) finished second and third.  Seven other players shared eleven votes. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2018 Reader Top 30 Poll for the Phillies #2 Prospect

Phuture Phillies 2018 Reader Top 30 Poll for the Phillies #1 Prospect

Welcome to the 2018 Reader Top 30!

Well, here we go.  This should take us through the end of January.  A short two weeks later, pitchers and catchers can report on February 13th and have their first work out the following day, signalling the start of spring training.  The first full squad work out is just a couple days later.  Just 50 or so days to go. Continue reading Phuture Phillies 2018 Reader Top 30 Poll for the Phillies #1 Prospect

2018 Phuture Phillies Reader Top 30 Poll

Time to get ready for the 2018 Reader Top 30 Prospect Poll.  I will start polling in a week or so, and plan on posting a poll each weekday.  We will continue to follow baseball’s standards for prospect lists which states –

“To be eligible for a list, a player must have rookie eligibility. To qualify for rookie status, a player must not have exceeded 130 at-bats or 50 innings pitched in the Major Leagues, or accumulated more than 45 days on the active roster of a Major League club or clubs during the 25-player limit period, excluding time on the disabled list or in military service.”

“The rankings follow the guidelines laid out by the new Collective Bargaining Agreement in terms of who falls under the international pool money rules: Players who are at least 23 years old and played in leagues deemed to be professional (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Cuba) are not eligible.” Continue reading 2018 Phuture Phillies Reader Top 30 Poll