Phillies' Draft Strategy: Focusing on Prep and College Prospects at 26th Pick
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The Philadelphia Phillies focus on drafting high school players, especially those with high upside, due to their potential for rapid development and impact, despite the inherent risks. Their approach involves extensive scouting, data analysis, and patience in development, emphasizing long-term growth over immediate results, and they have seen success with recent high school first-rounders.
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