Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Alex McFarlane is a 24-year-old right-handed relief prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization currently pitching in Double-A. He has impressed significantly in 2026, posting a 0.73 ERA over 13 games and 12.1 innings pitched with 3 saves, a 1-1 record, 17 strikeouts to 6 walks, and a 1.05 WHIP. This represents a dramatic improvement from his previous season (4.84 ERA in 28 games). McFarlane recently earned a 4-man roster spot for Philadelphia and is on track for a swift rise through the Phillies farm system. He is being considered as a potential solution to the Phillies' bullpen depth issues and could be promoted to Triple-A soon, with a possible MLB call-up if he continues to perform well.
Strengths
- + Exceptional 0.73 ERA in Double-A (2026)
- + Strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (17 K to 6 BB)
- + Low WHIP of 1.05
- + 3 saves in limited opportunities
- + Dramatic improvement from previous season (4.84 ERA)
- + Recently earned 4-man roster spot
- + On track for swift rise through farm system
- + Could address Phillies bullpen depth needs
- + Young age (24) with upside potential
Weaknesses
- - Limited sample size in Double-A (12.1 innings)
- - Mediocre performance in previous season
- - Still in Double-A, not yet at Triple-A level
- - Unproven at higher levels of professional baseball
About
Alex McFarlane is a rp for the Philadelphia Phillies.
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