Philadelphia Phillies: 5 Versatile Prospects in the Farm System
When you look at today’s game, being able to play multiple positions is important. Look at a guy like Ben Zobrist of the Tampa Bay Rays. He can play seven positions.
With versatility, it makes it easier for the manager to shake things up, and make in-game substitutions. When someone gets hurt, these are guys that you can plug in.
One of the main reasons why Michael Martinez made the team is because of his ability to play the outfield and infield. He played center field on Sunday in place of Victorino, but he'll also see time at second base.
The same goes for Wilson Valdez. He can play the outfield and infield as well.
Jonathan Singleton
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Singleton is an athletic player who is primarily a first baseman.
But, with Ryan Howard locked up for a while, Singleton is learning how to play the outfield. At 19, Singleton has a lot of time ahead of him to learn the position.
Overall, Singleton is a power hitter who makes solid contact. He has a smooth, fluid swing.
Freddy Galvis
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Galvis can play any position in the infield, preferably shortstop.
At the Minor League level, his glove is considered to be one of the best. At the Major League level, he's most likely going to be a defensive first utility player.
His bat is a weakness and may be his downfall in the Bigs. He does possess solid speed on the basepaths.
People have compared his glove to Omar Vizquel's, mostly because they're both Venezuelan. The Phillies drafted him at the age of 16.
Cesar Hernandez
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Hernandez is a lot like the aformentioned Freddy Galvis.
He too is from Venezuela, and very solid in the field. He currently plays second base, but can also play shortstop and third base.
His glove isn't as good as Galvis', but he's a better hitter. He makes contact, and is a threat on the basepaths because of his speed.
Aaron Altherr
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Altherr is another 20-year old on this list. He was drafted to play the outfield, but since has moved to third base. He played shortstop in high school and even pitched.
He has a tall and lanky build like Domonic Brown. At 6'5 and only 190 pounds, he has to fill out his frame.
Scouts have stated that Altherr has the potential to be a five tool player.
From 2009-2010, arguably no player improved as much as Altherr.
Phillippe Aumont
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Aumont has experience as both a starting pitcher and reliever.
Overall, he's better off as a reliever because he has two solid pitches; a sinking fastball and curveball. As a reliever, he can let it fly. His four seam fastball tops out near 98 MPH.
If Aumont were to start in the future, he would need to work on another secondary pitch. He has a changeup in his arsenal, but it's well below average.
He struggled mightily with his command last season after the Phillies tried changing his delivery. Aumont is now back to his 2009 delivery and looks much better.
