Atlanta Braves Top 100 Prospects: #99 Evan Phillips

May 12, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a baseball glove and bat before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a baseball glove and bat before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 12, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a baseball glove and bat before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
May 12, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a baseball glove and bat before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Atlanta Braves Right Hander Evan Phillips

Who Is He?

Evan Phillips was drafted by the Royals out of high school in North Carolina in the 33rd round of the 2012 draft. He chose instead to attend school at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington, and the Braves drafted him in the 17th round this past June.

Phillips opened his professional debut season with Danville in the Appalachian League, and after a brilliant showing there, he was promoted to Rome. In total, he made 18 appearances, throwing 29 2/3 innings with a 2.73 ERA and 1.11 WHIP combined between the two levels. He also posted a 12/37 BB/K ratio.

Next: Phillips' scouting report