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Phillies: Monthly Organizational Report - 6/1/1987

AAA - Maine Guides (IL) Record: 13-31, Last place, 15 GB
As expected, the Guides are struggling as most of the players will never be more than fringe roster guys in the majors. They rank last or tied for last in all categories except Bullpen ERA (7th of 8th) and Defensive Efficiency (5th). CL Jeff Calhoun is out for the year. #4 prospect, Keith Miller, has been their best batter, .282 3 HR, 19 RBI, 6 SB, 1.0 WAR, but he is also hurt awaiting a diagnosis. Their best pitcher has been Len Watts, 3-6 4.30 ERA, 4.41 FIP, 75.1 IP, 60 K, 1.2 WAR.

#7 Prospect - Jim Olander .295, 2 HR, 15 RBI, 4 SB, 97 OPS+
#14 Prospect - Ken Dowell .254, 0 HR, 6 RBI, 67 OPS+

AA - Reading Phillies (EL) Record: 29-16, 1st
Reading has been on fire this year; they lead the league in the Runs, AVE, OBP and Defensive Efficieny. They are 2nd in HRs, 3rd in SB and 4th in Runs Against, Starters ERA and Bullpen ERA. Considering they have 10 of the top 20 Phillies prospects, it's not surprising. #1 Prospect Kevin Ward, currrently out 6 weeks, has been their best hitter: . 318 Ave, 9 HR, 40 RBI, 5 SB, 155 OPS+ and a 2.5 WAR. Their best pitcher has been Marvin Freeman, 2-0, 2.88 ERA, 4.54 FIP, 56.2 IP, 5.9 K/9, 4.5 BB/9, 0.9 WAR

#3 Prospect - Walt Weiss .297, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 1.1 WAR
#5 Prospect - Steve De Angelis .282, 15 HR, 44 RBI, 5 SB, 153 OPS+, 1.5 WAR
#6 Prospect - Jose Leiva .231, 3 HR, 17 RBI, 11 SB, 63 OPS+, -0.3 WAR
#8 Prospect - Tony Brown .225, 5 HR, 20 RBI, 5 SB, 65 OPS+, -0.4 WAR
#9 Prospect - Howard Nichols .381, 5 HR, 26 RBI, 4 SB, 160 OPS+, 1.8 WAR
#10 Prospect - Gib Seibert .242, 4 RBI, 1 SB, 60 OPS+, -0.4 WAR
#11 Prospect - Ricky Jordan .356, 13 HR, 37 RBI, 4 SB, 156 OPS+, 1.8 WAR
#13 Prospect - Ken Jackson .192, 2 HR, 10 RBI, -0.1 WAR

#18 Prospect - Bob Scanlan 4-4, 6.44 ERA, 5.39 FIP, 65.2 IP, 4.5 K/9, 3.3 BB/9, 0.4 WAR

A - Clearwater Phillies (FSL - North) Record: 28-16, 2nd, 5.5 GB
The Clearwater Phillies have been playing well this, though they may not be as good as thier record. They lead the league in Runs Against and Defensive Efficiency, 2nd in Starter ERA, 3rd in AVE and 4th in Runs score. RP Brad Moore and C Jeff Kaye are out for the season. Their top hitter has been 3B Tom Schwartz, .322, 8 HR, 35 RBI, 1 SB, 143 OPS+ and 2.0 WAR. Their top pitcher has been SP Scott Service, 6-2, 4.12 ERA, 4.34 FIP, 74.1 IP, 5.9 K/9, 2.3 BB/9, 1.2 WAR.

#12 Prospect - Rick Parker .294, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 7 SB, 104 OPS+, 1.1 WAR
#16 Prospect - Dave Brundage .271, 3 3B, 4 HR, 29 RBI, 3 SB, 105 OPS+, 0.9 WAR

A - Spartanburg Phillies (SAL) Record:20-25, 5th, 6.5 GB
The Spartanburg Phillies are playing ball at just under a .500 clip. SP Jason Grimsley is out for the year with an injury.
They are led by their top hitter, C Ronnie Nelson, who is hitting .333 with 6 HR, 34 RBI, 14 2B, .943 OPS and 1.8 WAR and has throw out 27% would be base stealers.

#17 Prospect - Luis Iglesias .307, 6 HR, 30 RBI, 126 OPS+, 1.1 WAR
#19 Prospect - Jeff Grotewold .288, 11 HR, 35 HR, 134 OPS+, 0.8 WAR

B&C - Utica Blue Sox (SAL) Record:4-2, 1st
The Blue Sox started their season last week and have a modicum of young talent, including #2 Prospect, 2B Jim Vatcher, who has started 7 for 21, 5 runs scored, 3 RBI, 5 BB, 3 Ks and an error.


B&C - Bend Phillies (SAL) Record:20-25, 5th, 6.5 GB
The season has not started yet. Their top prospects are

#15 Prospect - Dave Willes
#20 Prospect - Tony Trevino