Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ATL | SS | 34 | 35 |
Grades Update: Dec 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Dec 2020 Report
Evaluator: Anthony Franco
Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft, Round 2
RuleV: 2022
Physical Description: Narrow, skinny build; doesn't have a ton of room for projection in the shoulders or lower half. Average athleticism.
Hit: Open stance, bat rests just above back shoulder; leg kick as timing mechanism. Short levers limit swing length, help him handle velocity despite fringe-average bat speed. Below-average bat control, some stiffness in swing. Doesn't make much authoritative contact. Average plate discipline. Grade: 40
Power: Lack of physicality leads to well below-average raw power. Flat bat path geared for low-angle contact. Grade: 30
Field: Despite not being a flashy athlete, very polished at shortstop. Light on his feet, moves well laterally. Good infield actions and hands. Should have no trouble sticking at shortstop, although he figures to log time throughout the infield on the way up the minor-league ladder in preparation for eventual utility role. Grade: 60
Arm: Has more than enough arm strength to stick at shortstop. Capable of making throws from deep in the hole. Grade: 60
Run: Has posted plus home-to-first times; have previously clocked him at 4.21 seconds, on par with Delino DeShields Jr. and Garrett Hampson. Grade: 60
Overall: Philip's second-round draft pedigree is a bit misleading, as he signed for well below slot. On talent, he fit more in the third to fourth round mix. He probably doesn't have the offensive tools to be a regular, as he lacks power and doesn't have the bat control to make a fantastic amount of contact. Philip's a very good defensive infielder who fits as a future glove-first utility type at the back end of a roster.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
