Category Archives: Outman, Josh

Josh Outman talks about his old motion

Posted on May 19, 2008 by

Here’s a real nice interview with Josh Outman at Baseball Prospectus, with Josh focusing on his old delivery, the difficulties of changing (both mental and physical), and the challenges he’s had to overcome. This was my favorite question/answer DL: Phillies … Continue reading →

Posted in Outman, Josh | 24 Comments

Outman and Castro to the bullpen

Posted on May 2, 2008 by

The Reading Eagle has the scoop Word came down from Philadelphia Thursday to shake up the Double-A club’s pitching staff, with Josh Outman and Fabio Castro sent to the bullpen. The move of Castro isn’t a surprise: All but one … Continue reading →

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Outman v Carrasco

Posted on April 17, 2008 by

I meant to write this up yesterday, but I was sidetracked after the chat and then forgot to put it up last night. A commenter posted it, which reminded me to do it now. Yesterday in his chat, Jim Callis … Continue reading →

Posted in Carrasco, Carlos, ESPN/BA/BP Mentions, Outman, Josh | 20 Comments

Reading Phillies Weekly Roundup

Posted on April 12, 2008 by

Much like the big-league club, this year’s Reading Phillies are off to a so-so start. At 4-4, they’re in the middle of the pack in the Eastern League Southern Division. They started off hot, taking three of four from the … Continue reading →

Posted in 6. Reading, Carpenter, Drew, Carrasco, Carlos, Donald, Jason, Golson, Greg, Marson, Lou, Outman, Josh, Slayden, Jeremy | 35 Comments

Nice article on Josh Outman

Posted on October 30, 2007 by

This is certainly the most in depth piece I’ve ever seen on Outman, and details his unorthodox delivery in college, how he altered it, and the impact it’s had. Very good stuff for a change from the official web site. … Continue reading →

Posted in Outman, Josh | 6 Comments

Four Phillies make FSL/EAS Top 20

Posted on October 5, 2007 by

Baseball America is rolling out their League Top 20′s, and both Carlos Carrasco and Josh Outman made the list at #6 and #14 respectively in the FSL, while Kyle Kendrick and Mike Costanzo made the Easter League Top 20. Check … Continue reading →

Posted in Carrasco, Carlos, Costanzo, Mike, Kendrick, Kyle, Outman, Josh, Top Prospect Lists | 17 Comments

JA Happ or Josh Outman?

Posted on September 17, 2007 by

I thought this would be an interesting comparison. Happ and Outman are arguably the Phillies two best LHP prospects, assuming that Antonio Bastardo still has a ways to go. Outside of the hand they throw with, the two pitchers are … Continue reading →

Posted in Happ, JA, Outman, Josh | 6 Comments

Clearwater Threshers Update

Posted on July 11, 2007 by

It’s been a few weeks since my last Threshers update, so I figured I’d better get on the ball.  The Threshers finished the first half of the year in third place behind first-half champs the Sarasota Reds and the Tampa … Continue reading →

Posted in Brauer, Dan, Carpenter, Drew, Carrasco, Carlos, Concepcion, Alex, Harman, Brad, Marson, Lou, Outman, Josh, Overholt, Pat, Pfinsgraff, Ben | 1 Comment

Clearwater Report: A Week to Forget

Posted on May 22, 2007 by

This past week was not a good one for the Clearwater Threshers. On May 14th the team was just one game out of first place and the pitching staff owned the lowest overall ERA in the entire Florida State League. … Continue reading →

Posted in 5. Clearwater, Brauer, Dan, Carpenter, Drew, Carrasco, Carlos, Golson, Greg, Harker, Brett, Harman, Brad, Marson, Lou, Outman, Josh, Overholt, Pat, Savage, Will, Slayden, Jeremy | 2 Comments

Prospect Grades: Henry, Maloney, Outman

Posted on February 4, 2007 by

Back to the grades Henry, CJ, SS (age 20) Grade = C- CJ Henry, another cog in the Abreu trade, unfortunately comes with more hype than substance, but not enough performance to save him from this disappointing grade. Henry, a … Continue reading →

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