Position Player Highlights
Third baseman Domingo Morla played in 16 games and struggled at the plate, hitting just .130 with a .213 on-base percentage and a .333 slugging percentage. Despite the low average, he did manage to hit three home runs and drive in 12 runs, showing flashes of power. Catcher Anderson Araujo also appeared in 16 games and posted a .189 batting average with a .323 OBP and a .264 slugging percentage. He walked nine times and stole four bases, but struck out in nearly 25% of his plate appearances.

Left fielder Eduardo Guillen was one of the team’s most productive hitters, batting .235 with a .339 OBP and a .490 slugging percentage. He hit two triples and two home runs, drove in seven runs, and stole eight bases. Shortstop Nieves Izaguirre showed excellent plate discipline, hitting .260 with a .415 OBP and a .300 slugging percentage. He walked 12 times in 65 plate appearances and posted a strong .419 BABIP, suggesting good contact quality.

Catcher Anderson Navas hit .265 with a .321 OBP and a .388 slugging percentage over 14 games, though his 36% strikeout rate was among the highest on the team. Outfielder Nathanael Cijntje had a .214 average and a .377 OBP, with a .310 slugging percentage and seven RBIs. He walked in 15% of his plate appearances and struck out just over 20% of the time. Josueth Quinonez, another center fielder, was one of the most efficient hitters, batting .293 with a .442 OBP and a .341 slugging percentage. He struck out in fewer than 10% of his plate appearances and walked at a solid clip.

Other contributors included second baseman Santiago Prado (.150/.255/.175), first baseman Yadimir Fuentes (.182/.308/.273), and designated hitter Elias Marrero (.194/.375/.194). Most of these players showed limited power and struggled with contact, though Marrero’s walk rate was encouraging. Second baseman Samuel Salcedo had the toughest season, hitting just .037 with a .235 OBP and a .074 slugging percentage over 11 games.

A few players had very limited but notable appearances. Rey Cruz, in just four games, hit .556 with a .733 OBP and a .778 slugging percentage, driving in five runs and walking four times. Winifer Castillo also impressed in a small sample, hitting .286 with a .444 OBP and a .429 slugging percentage over three games.

Pitching Staff Breakdown
Right-handers Deiry Gonzalez and Jesus Montiel along with lefty Aneury Montilla wee the only three DSL Red pitchers to make double-digit starts. Of the three, Gonzalez was the only one to put up impressive numbers as he made 10 starts and threw 40 innings – DSL starters do not pitch deep into games – allowing 30 hits and issuing eight walks while striking out 34 batters. Montiel and Montilla both had ERAs over six with opponents hitting around .300 against both of them. Like Gonzalez, Gerardo Lopez averaged four innings per start and made seven starts, posting a 3.54 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 28 innings of work. Yordanis Guerra, a lefty, split his time between the rotation and the bullpen and posted respectable numbers over 32.2 innings of work. Opponents hit just .216 against him and he allowed just 26 hits while striking out 35. His control was suspect at times and he issued 16 walks.

Team Trends & Development Notes
The Red squad showed a mix of raw tools and developmental needs. Plate discipline was a strength for several players, including Izaguirre, Quinonez, and Marrero, all of whom posted OBPs above .375. However, contact issues were widespread, with multiple players striking out in over 30% of their plate appearances. Power was limited, though Guillen and Morla showed some pop with multiple extra-base hits. Speed was a factor, with Guillen and Araujo combining for 12 stolen bases.

Defensively, the team rotated heavily at catcher and in the outfield, suggesting an emphasis on versatility. The pitching staff struggled to contain runs, and the team’s run differential (-17) reflected that. Still, overall, the staff showed promise in strikeout efficiency and command.

Developmental Outlook
The Phillies Red DSL squad featured a younger group overall than the White team, with many 17-year-olds in key roles. Eduardo Guillen and Josueth Quinonez stood out as potential candidates for promotion to the Florida Complex League in 2026, thanks to their offensive efficiency and athleticism. Nieves Izaguirre’s plate discipline also makes him a prospect worth tracking. On the pitching side, while no individual dominated, the staff showed enough flashes to warrant further evaluation.

This team was clearly in the early stages of development, with several players likely to return to the DSL next season for further refinement. The Phillies’ dual-team approach in the DSL allows them to spread reps and experiment with roles, and the Red squad served that purpose well in 2025.

See our summary of the Phillies DSL White team