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Phillies Prospect Stott Off to a Hot Start in AFL

The Philadelphia Phillies' top positional prospect Bryson Stott is off to a hot start in the Arizona Fall League.

Kade Kistner

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The Arizona Fall League (AFL) is owned and operated by MLB and many of the league's top prospects participate. The Fall League consists of six teams divided up in the East and West divisions. Currently, seven Philadelphia Phillies are assigned to Peoria Javelina's headlined by Bryson Stott. 

Here at Inside the Phillies we ranked Stott as the number two prospect in the Phillies' system. It is very possible he makes his MLB debut next season, and if his hot start in the Fall League is any indication, he is on the right path.

On Wednesday, Stott made his AFL debut by going 2-for-2 with 3 walks, a single, and a 392-foot double that hit the outfield wall. 

And on Thursday, Stott continued to shine, going 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, and two RBI.

With the Phillies in potential need for a shortstop next season after Didi Gregorius was told he wasn't guaranteed the starting role, Stott could play a large part in 2022. While he likely won't be on the Opening Day roster, he could figure into Philadelphia's plans next season.

Stott was placed in the Fall League to help further his development in order to help him reach his full potential. At 24-years-old, Stott is just about major league ready, especially after his 2021 MiLB season. He hit a combined .299/.390/.486, but his time at Lehigh Valley was especially impressive. In just 10 games with the Iron Pigs, he slashed .303/.439/.486 with three home runs.

The shortstop is becoming a complete player and he has a plan at the plate. He is once again proving that no level is too big for him. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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