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Phillies top prospect Francisco Renteria is off to a scorching start in the Venezuelan Winter League

Francisco Renteria is the Phillies highest valued prospect, and he's already hit a home run in the Venezuelan Winter League's preseason opener.

By Ben Silver · That Balls Outta Here

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:30 AM

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Francisco Renteria hit a home run and a double in his Venezuelan Winter League debut for Aguilas del Zulia.
The 17-year-old prospect won MVP honors in the Dominican Summer League during his 2026 rookie campaign.
Renteria is currently ranked as the Philadelphia Phillies' No. 3 prospect by MLB.com.

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Philadelphia Phillies prospect Francisco Renteria opened his Venezuelan Winter League preseason with a home run and a double on October 10 for Águilas del Zulia. The 17-year-old outfielder is currently ranked as the Phillies' No. 3 prospect and No. 73 overall by MLB.com after capturing MVP honors in the Dominican Summer League during the 2026 season.

Writer Ben Silver notes that Renteria is expected to open the upcoming season at Single-A Clearwater. According to reporting from Matt Gelb of The Athletic, the Phillies view Renteria as virtually untouchable, with former farm director Luke Murton praising the slugger's exceptional talent and makeup.

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