This past MLB draft, the Phillies loaded up pitching. After picking stud short stops Bryson Stott and Jamari Baylor in the first and third round, the ballclub selected pitcher Erik Miller in the fourth round (120 overall).
Miller’s availability at this stage in the draft was a surprise. He was ranked 61 on by the MLB going into the draft. His 6’5, 240-pound frame showcases raw power on the mound. This allows him to have a fastball that can touch upwards of 97 mph.
Since the draft, Miller was able to move up three levels in a single minor league season.