We have a prospect here in Carson DeMartini that really needs to have a good season. Does this refrain sound familiar?
Carson DeMartini – 190
Zach McCambley – 171
Mavis Graves – 79
Ramon Marquez – 37
Keaton Anthony – 25
Griffin Burkholder – 12
Seth Johnson – 8
Yoniel Curet – 8
Alex McFarlane – 7
Presumably, the Phillies are going to graduate at least two of their top three prospects this season. Which three is to be determined, but it will significantly hurt the team’s overall prospect picture in the eyes
of national rankings. Without two of those talents, the talent level does drop off quite a bit. That means, in order for this system to be more positively evaluated around the game, some prospects in the system need to start showing some significant growth in their game.
DeMartini is one of those players. He was decently regarded when drafted and hasn’t performed poorly as of yet. But for someone that was taken out of college, one might think he’d be a bit further along. The adjustment is always tough for wood bats, but getting the hit tool a bit further along has to happen this year. Otherwise, he’s falling further down lists.
2025 stats (w/ Lakewood and Reading)
521 PA, .237/.340/.367, 10 HR, 52 RBI, 45 SB, 11.3 BB%, 26.7 K%, 109 wRC+
DeMartini was Philly’s 2024 fourth rounder out of Virginia Tech and slugged his way to Reading in 2025. He generates roughly average low-ball power with a high-effort swing that has left him vulnerable to strikeouts. Though the Phillies have tried DeMartini at shortstop, he’s only a third base fit right now. He needs to demonstrate proficiency at at least one other position to be rostered as a utility guy with a 30 hit/50 power mix.
With each new post, we’ll reveal who won the voting for that particular slot, then post new players for you to vote on, adding another one to the list each time until we get to our final tally of 20. Once we get to 20 top prospects, we’ll do an honorable mention post at the end. If a player gets traded to another team, we’ll just chuck him right on outta here and all the players will move up a spot. If a prospect gets acquired, we’ll ask where he should go on the list.
Probably the most important thing about this whole process – please vote. Give us a few minutes of your time, just click a button and then we can discuss other players and things in the comment section, but don’t forget – VOTE!
