The Adelaide Giants won their third Australian Baseball League championship in four years recently. The team featured eight Phillies prospects on the roster for the Winter League season. We’ll take a look at those prospects.
Background and How He Got Started
Danyony Pulido, 23, is a 6′ 1″, 165-pound right-handed pitcher from Caracas, Venezuela. He signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent international signee on February 2, 2021.
Pulido first pitched professionally in rookie-level ball in the Dominican Summer League in 2021, where he showed his arm but also experienced the growing pains that come with learning how to pitch at a higher level. His early numbers there included a high ERA (5.46 in 2021) and more walks than ideal (25 walks, 31 strikeouts in 28 IP), reflecting both youth and adjustment to pro hitters. In 2022 and 2023 he stayed in the Dominican Summer League and improved substantially, lowering his ERA (2.46 combined) and showing that he was able to handle a starter’s workload. By 2024 Pulido had moved stateside, pitching for the FCL (Florida Complex League) Phillies and then for the Clearwater Threshers, the Phillies’ Class A affiliate of the Florida State League. During that year he split time between levels but found more consistent success at Clearwater with a 2.94 ERA in eight starts.
Performance and Statistics
Across his minor-league career through the 2025 season, Pulido has generally shown positive trends. Looking at the broad picture, he has logged 225.1 innings of professional work and posted a career ERA of 2.96, which is very solid for a young pitcher working his way up from the Dominican Summer League through A-ball. His strikeout totals are respectable relative to his innings (242 Ks/225.1 IP), and his WHIP is 1.24, suggesting he limits base runners well. In 2025 specifically he posted a notably strong combined stat line with a very low 1.11 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP over 40.2 innings, showing growth in both command and the ability to miss bats as he gets more comfortable and experienced.
Pitching Arsenal and Effectiveness
Evaluators put his fastball velocity in the low-90s, topping out at 93 mph, which for a guy of his size and age shows room to grow as his body matures and he adds strength. His fastball isn’t typically described as a “plus” pitch on its own, as some evaluators see it as average or slightly below average in movement or natural life right now.
Pulido works off of his fastball with developing secondary stuff, primarily a slider and changeup. From what professional evaluators have said, he’s still building feel for his mix, and command of specific secondary offerings is an area of ongoing development rather than a polished strength.
Injuries and How They’ve Affected His Timeline
Pulido has had a short stint on the IL during his 2025 season with the Clearwater Threshers, which led to a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League before he returned to full action. That layoff was brief and didn’t derail his season. It’s also the only documented injury in his minor league career. Basically, the injury was a small blip on the radar and is of no concern.
Strengths and Areas for Growth
Pulido’s strengths on paper to this point include his ability to maintain a solid ERA across multiple levels, his improving strikeout rates, and his overall resilience to adjust after early struggles in the DSL. His WHIP and strikeout numbers in recent seasons suggest he’s limiting baserunners and missing bats more often than he did as a raw teenager, which is a big part of projecting future success. On the other hand, his velocity has lagged behind more advanced prospects who throw in the mid- to high-90s, and his current lack of a clearly dominant secondary pitch mix is something scouts will want to see continue to develop. Moving forward, improving his command, refining his breaking offerings, and increasing ball-speed consistency would all help him climb the Phillies’ prospect ladder.
Where He Stands and What the Future Might Hold
Pulido’s minor league track record suggests a pitcher who has steadily improved and learned to handle pro hitters more effectively over time. The Phillies stuck with him through his early struggles and continue to give him opportunities, which speaks to their belief in his potential. As his fastball and secondary pitches continue to refine and as he gains more experience in full-season ball, his pitch usage, velocity, spin rates, and advanced strikeout metrics will continue to develop.
In short, Pulido is a young right-hander with a solid foundation, respectable minor league results, and room to grow physically and technically as a pitcher. Time and continued development will tell whether his arsenal and command can translate to higher levels and eventually to the big leagues.
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