Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford, Phillies’ 2 top hitting prospects, rising through the farm system together
Justin Crawford and Aidan Miller were selected as first-round picks by the Phillies a year apart from each other, but their bond is more than just being No. 1 picks for the same organization.
Crawford was selected in the first round a year before Miller and had immediate success. The road hasn’t been as easy for Miller, but he’s been able to adjust and move up levels in the organization due to Crawford’s tutelage.
The two have risen through the organization together, and Crawford has helped Miller throughout his journey.
“Ever since I signed here, every little question I have or concern, he’s answered it and helped me out,” Miller said. “Even when I was struggling up in Jersey (High-A Jersey Shore), he was the first guy to really try and help me out. He eased my mind a little bit. I owe a lot to him for that.”
Miller was promoted to Jersey Shore last June, but the 2023 first-round pick wasn’t hitting like a player of that pedigree. Miller was struggling to hit above .200, even having an average of .189 after August 1. He wasn’t being written off, but there were questions about whether Miller would get out of his slump.
