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Phillies "kids" at the crossroads: Mid 20s prospects facing make-or-break seasons

January 27, 2025

Mar 4, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Griff McGarry (71) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

When it comes to prospects, it's very easy to get impatient.
We live in an instant gratification society, and that line of thinking has found its way into sports. We want our own 19-year old phenom. We want the can't-miss prospect who is dominating at the Major League level before they can legally drink alcohol. But it's important to remember that good things can take time. When it comes to prospects, most are a crock pot, not a microwave. Good things can take time.
Ryan Howard was 24 when he reached the majors, and 25 when he won NL Rookie of the Year. Chase Utley was 27 years old before he became an every day player at the major league level. Even the Philadelphia Phillies' current ace, Z...

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