June 26, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller went hitless in five plate appearances for Double-A Reading on Wednesday, but drew three walks in the contest, collected an RBI on a sacrifice fly, and stole two bases. The Phils' top offensive prospect missed a week and a half with what was described as skin irritation, but has picked up where he left off, collecting hits and stolen bases in bunches. Over his last 15 games, seven have been two-hit performances while the other eight have been hitless efforts, and there have been four two-steal games in there as well. Although the batting average still sits at an uninspiring .239, the 2023 first-rounder has displayed an improved approach at the plate, walking 14 times compared to just 13 strikeouts during that stretch, good for a 20.3 percent walk rate and 18.8 percent strikeout rate. This is in contrast to the 11.9 percent walk rate and 28.4 percent strikeout rate he authored prior to this recent 15-game span. If he continues to show improvement, he could get a look at Triple-A before the season is out. With 60-grade power and the ability to steal bases (26 SB in 54 games so far in 2025), managers in dynasty formats should have a keen interest in Miller, and he could make a debut in the big leagues as soon as next season.--Jarod Rupp
Source: MiLB.com