Quintin Berry

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Philadelphia Phillies #25 prospect in 2009
  The Phillies used to have a lot of speedsters (Tim Moss, Michael Bourn) in the organization. Through attrition and trades, Berry is the fastest man left standing, with sub-4.0 second times to first base on drag bunts making him a 70 runner. His 51 stolen bases led the Florida State League and the organization. Berry impressed FSL observers with the improvements he made during the course of the season, from running routes to his overall defensive game in center field. He's a slightly above-average center fielder who adds an average arm and excellent range. Berry's offensive ceiling is limited by his lack of power, as his short swing lacks a load and he lacks the strength to drive the ball. He beats out his share of infield hits, puts pressure on defenses with his speed and uses the whole field. He's also not afraid of working deep counts, trying to get walks, and ranked second in the FSL in that category. His combination of speed, aptitude and plate discipline should one day make Berry a seconddivision regular (after a trade) or key late-inning pinch-runner/defensive replacement.
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  Ranked Philadelphia Phillies #23 prospect in 2008
  Berry has a lot in common with Brewers outfielder Anthony Gwynn. Both are wiry center fielders who standout out most with their quickness, and both played at San Diego State for Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, Anthony's father. Speed is Berry's best tool, and he can get from the left side of the plate to first base in 3.9 seconds on bunts. He led the system with 55 steals in 73 attempts during his first full season, but the Phillies were more pleased that he honed his approach at the plate and topped their minor leaguers with a .312 batting average as well. Berry has a compact stroke and sprays line drives to all fields. He showed much better plate discipline in his debut, and some club officials believe he could move to Double-A in 2008 without missing a beat. His biggest offensive liability is his lack of strength, but Berry knows his focus is on getting on base and doesn't get caught trying to hit for power. For as much impact as he has on the bases, he's still considered a raw talent in reading pitchers and getting good jumps. His route-running in the outfield is suspect at times, though he has the closing speed to make up for mistakes. He has an average arm. Berry could see Double-A this year, but he'll probably spend at least half the season in high Class A beforehand.