Progression isn't linear in baseball and every season brings new challenges for Philadelphia Phillies prospects as they try to make the climb toward the majors. That was true for one highly regarded prospect this season, as Griffin Burkholder struggled to get a foothold in his first full season as a professional.
After being drafted out of high school in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft, Burkholder entered the 2025 season as a top 10 Phillies prospect, according to both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline. However, after a tough year, both outlets have dropped the now 20-year-old outfielder out of their top 10.