Domonic Brown, Top Prospect, Ready in the Minors

Written by Mike Mariano | 28 July 2010

Domonic Brown may see the show sooner than later for the Phillies and it might not come via a trade of Jayson Werth like so many have expected.  With Shane Victorino's injury last night, Domonic Brown might see some time in the show this week.  The future will be on display in the present, right in the middle of a Phillies hot streak that has finally given the season some life.

Currently ranked the top prospect in the MLB (by Keith Law), Domonic Brown posses all the tools for stardom in the show.  6'5" 200 lbs, with plus speed and power to come down the road.  His work ethic touted as being exceptional and his athleticism has shown to be top of the line despite his massive size.  Five-tool potential is brought up whenever you pull his file: Speed, Power, Average, Defense, Throwing - the kid has the ability to do it all.

In 2010, DoBro has displayed it all down in the minors.  Spread over AA and AAA, Brown has hit .327 with 20 home runs and 17 stolen bases.  He has struck out nearly twice as much as he's walked, however his plate discipline is much improved than at the beginning of his career.  The kid is sporting an OPS of .980 which is exceptional.

Not everyone thinks that DoBro should be promoted just yet, because despite his obvious talents he is only 22 years old.  Not only that, the Phillies Phaithful aren't exactly the patient type.  Around here, we're used to our best players being prospects who came up and saw success nearly right away (Howard, Utley, Hamels, Victorino).  Also, the Phillies are going to be in a pennant race, is that really the time for the young guy to take his bumps and bruises in the majors?

If not in 2010, then next season Domonic will almost assuredly be roaming the outfield for the Phillies, but I can't pretend I'm not hoping for a glimpse of him this season.  Even if it's only for 15 days while Victorino is on the DL, I want to see the kid in action.  I was to see a vision of the Phillies future now.