Phils Prospect Profile: OF Ethan Wilson
Ethan Wilson — 24 years old — drafted in 2nd round of the 2021 draft from the University of South Alabama, AL.
By Steve Potter
2023 Stats : played in 114 games for AA level Reading — .250/.307/.443 slash line in 463 plate appearances with 24 doubles, 3 triples, 17 home runs and 61 RBIs — .750 OPS. Walked 31 times and stole 12 bases in 19 attempts. Defensively played left field (.991 fielding percentage in 106 chances) and right field (.977 fielding percentage in 86 chances). Had nine outfield assists.
2023 Notes : He’s a good all around baseball player who posts everyday — when he barrels the ball it flys — has power, also has shown an ability to drive the ball to all fields — I see a glimpse of Matt Carpenter in his swing as a left handed hitter. Hard worker and coachable. Very approachable, good sense of humor. Is self motivated and driven to do well. Left handed hitter and thrower.
Reading Hitting Coach Tyler Henson : “It was a great season for Ethan, power numbers went up, average fell off late. First year for playing 114 games, grind got to him at the end. Was at or above league average in many areas. I was pleased with how he performed at double A coming off what he did the year before, made great strides. He’s a gamer and plays hard, one adjustment he got better at was not letting the game beat him up as much mentally.”
2024 Projection : a return to Reading to open the season seems likely else AAA Lehigh Valley.
(Steve Potter is the author of www.philliesbaseballfan.com. Residing in Clearwater, Steve follows the Phillies minor leagues in person at Carpenter Complex, BayCare Ballpark or via MiLB.com game videos. Nobody is as dedicated, thorough and knowledgeable).
