The Phillies will challenge the best hitter in their minor-league system with an aggressive Double-A promotion, multiple reports said Sunday.
The club is set to promote infielder Aidan Miller, Philadelphia’s 2023 first-round draft pick, to Double-A Reading, according to minor-league reporter Chase Ford. Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline confirmed the news.
Miller, 20, has now advanced to his third minor-league level of the season, beginning the year in Single-A Clearwater and moving up to High-A Jersey Shore in June. He’s slashing .265/.373/.460 with 11 home runs, 28 doubles, six triples and 22 steals in 97 games in his first full professional season, and he played in the MLB All-Star Futures Game in July.