The Phillies’ recent track record with homegrown outfielders is pretty bleak. Aside from a two month stretch in 2013 that earned–*shudders*–Domonic Brown a lone All-Star appearance, the organization hasn’t really cultivated a successful outfielder since Pat Burrell (some persnickety critics might argue even he didn’t quite live up to his full potential as a #1 overall draft pick). Apologies to Michael Bourn, who went on to have a decent career elsewhere and without whom the Phillies don’t get Brad Lidge or a parade down Broad Street, but I’m talking about on-field contributions in a Phillies uniform.
All this to say, chase the hype with a shot of salt.