Connor Phillips Strikes Out 11 In Win
1 year agoCincinnati Reds pitching prospect Connor Phillips is one of the top arms in a farm system that might be the best in the league. Selected 64th overall by the Mariners in 2020, Phillip was flipped to Cincinnati in last summer's trade centered around Luis Castillo. The 22-year-old has an impressive heater that nearly touches triple-digits, as well as a slider and curveball that are both capable of missing bats. He can also keep hitters off guard and set the tone in at-bats with his changeup. During his outing Friday, Phillips lasted seven innings, allowing zero runs on three hits and two walks. Most notably, he struck out an impressive 11 batters in the effort. While the Reds' minor league position players have generated plenty of hype, don't sleep on the plethora of young arms headlined by Phillips himself.
Source: FanGraphs
Source: FanGraphs