Aidan Miller, the Philadelphia Phillies’ top prospect, has quickly garnered attention as the club’s future third baseman. Drafted 27th overall in 2023, Miller has impressed with his performance in the minors and is currently ranked as the No. 1 prospect for the Phillies and 26th on MLB’s Top 100 prospects list.
In a recent appearance on “The Phillies Show”, former Mets and Red Sox coach Ruben Amaro Jr. made a bold comparison, calling Miller the next Alex Bregman for the Phillies. Bregman, a two-time World Series champion, is a free agent, and there are rumors that the Phillies may be interested in signing him during the offseason. Amaro’s comments underscore the high expectations surrounding Miller, as he believes the young prospect has the potential to reach the level of success Bregman has achieved with the Houston Astros.
“If he becomes the player that people think he can become, he could be that guy,” Amaro said, suggesting Miller could fill a similar role for the Phillies in the near future.
Miller, a right-handed hitter and thrower from Trinity, Florida, is 20 years old and stands 6-foot-1, 205 pounds. He had a solid debut in 2023, playing for both the FCL Phillies (rookie-level) and the Clearwater Threshers (Single-A), posting a combined .303/.425/.379 slash line with a solid .804 OPS across 20 games. In his first full professional season, Miller continued to develop across three levels: Clearwater (A), Jersey Shore (A+), and Reading (AA). He ended the season with a .261/.366/.446 slash line, 28 doubles, 6 triples, 11 home runs, 60 RBIs, and an .812 OPS in 462 plate appearances.
Through 122 minor league games, Miller has compiled a .267/.375/.436 slash line with an impressive .811 OPS, 31 doubles, 7 triples, 11 home runs, and 62 RBIs. His ability to show plate discipline, with 68 walks to 115 strikeouts, and his speed (27 stolen bases) have been noteworthy aspects of his game.
However, despite his promising stats, Miller is still a few years away from a potential call-up to the major leagues. The Phillies are expected to let him continue to develop in the minors before making that move. The 2027 season is being looked at as the likely year for his arrival in Philadelphia.
With the future of the Phillies’ infield looking bright, Aidan Miller is definitely a player to keep an eye on.
