Down on the Farm: Philadelphia Phillies Top Prospect Report - August 23rd

The Philadelphia Phillies (74-53) continue to frustrate the Phaithful with their inconsistent play over the second half of the season. There have been multiple weeks where they seem to be back, as well as multiple weeks where they do not even look like a playoff baseball team.

But the Major League club is not the focus today. Today, we dive into the prospects that MLB Pipeline has ranked as the best for the Phillies. Let's take a trip down on the farm.

Aidan Miller (#1 Prospect; #29 in MLB)

Miller, 20, has seemingly found his footing at the High-A level after another solid week at the plate for the Jersey Shore Blue Claws. In six games, he went 12-for-24 with six extra-base hits and eight RBI.

He has raised his High-A triple-slash to .251/.350/.429 with 19 extra-base hits and 30 RBI across 191 at-bats in 49 games.

Andrew Painter (#2 Prospect; #34 in MLB)

Painter, 21, continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Justin Crawford (#3 Prospect; #58 in MLB)

Crawford, 20, had his first rough week at the Double-A level since being promoted. Playing in four games, he went 3-for-16 with one extra-base hit, one RBI, and one stolen base.

Even with the rough week, Crawford is batting .302/.346/.406 with eight extra-base hits, 16 RBI, and nine stolen bases across 96 at-bats in 23 games.

Starlyn Caba (#4 Prospect; #90 in MLB)

Caba, 18, returned to his Single-A struggles over the last week. In four games, Caba went 3-for-18 with three RBI and three stolen bases.

Since being promoted to Single-A, he has batted .169/.304/.169 with eight RBI and 12 stolen bases across 65 at-bats in 18 games.