Painter became a top-five overall prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, which recently updated its top-100 rankings. Painter was previously ranked eighth overall. We've updated our Top 100 Prospects list! Check which players made big jumps and which ones entered the list: https://t.co/ATtTfzXinN pic.twitter.com/I6127bf042

Prospect lists are typically more subjective than objective. The Phillies have four of their top farmhands not only still on the list, but also moving up.

Painter threw three scoreless innings in his Triple-A debut, putting him one step away from MLB. The Phillies expect him to be there soon.