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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Alex McFarlane is a 24-year-old right-handed relief prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization currently pitching in Double-A. He has recently earned a 4-man roster spot and is on track for a swift rise through the Phillies farm system. This season at Double-A, McFarlane has posted an impressive 0.73 ERA in 13 games and 12.1 innings pitched with 3 saves, a 1-1 record, 17 strikeouts to 6 walks, and a 1.05 WHIP. He represents a potential solution to the Phillies' bullpen depth concerns behind Jhoan Duran. McFarlane is expected to earn a promotion to Triple-A soon, with a potential major league call-up possible if he continues to impress.
Strengths
- + Exceptional ERA of 0.73 in Double-A (13 games, 12.1 IP)
- + Strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (17 K to 6 BB)
- + Low WHIP of 1.05 indicating excellent control
- + 3 saves in limited opportunities
- + Recently earned 4-man roster spot
- + On track for swift rise through farm system
- + Significant improvement from previous season (4.84 ERA in 2025)
- + Age 24 with upside potential
- + Addresses Phillies' bullpen depth needs
Weaknesses
- - Limited sample size at Double-A (12.1 innings)
- - Mediocre performance last season (4.84 ERA in 28 games/18 starts)
- - Still in Double-A, not yet at Triple-A level
- - Unproven at higher levels of competition
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Alex McFarlane is a rp for the Philadelphia Phillies.
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