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    Connor Phillips, acquired from Seattle

    PTBNL from the Winker/Suarez deal. Was #15 prospect in their system


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    Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 50 | Slider: 45 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 40 | Overall: 45

    More than any pitcher in the organization, Phillips is the classic high-risk, high-upside arm that leaves some scouts marveling and others uncertain. On one hand, the righty had a 32.6% strikeout rate in 2021, and on the other, a 1.477 WHIP. Elite stuff with some command issues has been the profile for the former JUCO pitcher, who the Mariners liked enough in 2020 to use their Competitive Balance Round B pick on, signing him for a full slot bonus of just over $1 million.

    With a twitchy, high-energy and fast delivery, Phillips is described as arguably the best “mover” in the organization from a biomechanical standpoint. He really pops on TrackMan models for the uniqueness of how efficient and fast his delivery is, combined with his raw stuff. His quick arm yields a fastball velocity in the 92-96 mph range with a peak of 98. His upper-70s curveball has good depth and shows signs of becoming a plus pitch, though he can't always land it for strikes. He also throws a side-to-side slider, which widens his arsenal and gives him starter potential. He'll need to refine his changeup as he faces more advanced hitters.

    Phillips’ 13.7% walk rate between Low-A Modesto and High-A Everett last year was a little alarming. He’ll continue to pitch as a starter in 2022 but his profile suggests he could be on a relief track as he carves out a path to the Majors.
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    Re: Connor Phillips, acquired from Seattle

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    Re: Connor Phillips, acquired from Seattle

    I suspect he'll begin his Cincinnati journey in Dayton. He well could pair with Bryce Bonnin, Christian Roa, Andrew Abbott, and James Marinan.

    That'd move Joe Boyle back to a closer role-- which should mean he'd move quickly. (Like, perhaps the end of this season quick.) Evan Kravetz and James Proctor might also be pushed to the pen or to AA. (Both make some sense as multi-inning fireman.) Again, both are older prospects who could move levels quickly if they're focusing only on their best pitches. That would bump Thomas Farr back to Daytona, which might make his numbers look better, but will ding his prospect status a little.

    Or conversely, they might move Roa up to AA, aggressively banking on his four-pitch pitch arsenal overcoming slight control and health issues. That'd make Roa part of a rotation (theoretically) with Eduardo Salazar, Carson Spiers, Jared Solomon, and Mac Sceroler or Conner Curlis. (Or one of the aforementioned Kravetz or Proctor, both of whom put up exceptional peripherals last season.)

    That's a pipeline of talent that should see real help (rotation and bullpen) available through at least 2025. Longer, if Chase Petty, Reynardo Cruz, and Luis Mey are for real.

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    Re: Connor Phillips, acquired from Seattle

    Phillips had a amazing 12-6 curve working last night. Threw his 95 mph fastball just to throw off hitters.

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    Re: Connor Phillips, acquired from Seattle

    Might be old news but I just noticed Phillips is #96 on Baseball Prospectus' latest Top 100.
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    Re: Connor Phillips, acquired from Seattle

    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Servo View Post
    Might be old news but I just noticed Phillips is #96 on Baseball Prospectus' latest Top 100.
    Hmmm - I remember holding onto the slight hope that the PTBNL would be Emerson Hancock. Has Phillips passed Hancock by? All I know is Hancock is not on the BA Top 100 list.


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