Lehigh Valley

Logan Moore, 27, Phils 9th round pick in 2011; .162/.296/.265 in 68AB; 1HR 6RBI; 14%BB/22%K; .231 vs LHP, .145 vs RHP; 24 games caught with 1 error; 11/18 CS(61%); Stats say it all…Moore is outstanding defensively and lacks production with the bat.

Nick Rickles, 28, Acquired from Washington in 2017; .295/.310/.474 in 78AB; 4HR 13RBI; 2%BB/20%K; .324 vs LHP; .273 vs RHP; 22 games caught without an erro; 3/10 CS (30%); Rickles has done a real good job this year splitting playing time with Logan Moore.

Reading

Deivi Grullon, 22, Signed as a free agent in 2012; .312/.333/.606 in 109AB; 9HR 25RBI; 4%BB/19%K; .333 vs LHP; .306 vs RHP; 29 games caught with 5 errors (.979); 10/32 CS (31%); Grullon has been outstanding with the bat and while his power may be partially atreibutable to the “Reading effect” (7HR at home), he is hitting over .300 on the road.  Defense has not been subpar but not quite as good as in years passed.

Austin Bossart, 24, Phils 14th round pick in 2015; .242/.286/.409 in 66AB; 2HR 7RBI; 6%BB/23%K; 20 games caught without an error; 9/30 CS (30%); Bossart continues to do a very nice job as the back up to Grullon.

Clearwater

Henri Lartigue, 23, Phils 7th round pick in 2016; .309/.374/.495 in 97AB; 3HR 10RBI; 7%BB/23%K; .333 vs LHP; .293 vs RHP; 24 games caught with 1 error; 8/20 CS (29%); AFter seeing limited time behind the plate last season, Lartigue has been getting regular playing time and taking advantage of it, as one of CLearwaters’s top hitters thus far.  He has been solid defensively as well.

Edgar Cabral, Phils 11th round pick in 2015; .284/.389/.432 in 81AB; 3HR 15RBI; 14%BB/19%K; .348 vs LHP; .259 vs RHP; .224 in May; 20 games caught with 1 erro (.995); 6/24 CS (25%); Cabral has been very solid thus far.

Lakewood

Rodolfo Duran, 20, Signed as a free agent in 2014; .168/.189/.308 in 107AB; 3HR 12RBI; 3%BB/21%K; .163 vs LHP; .172 vs RHP; 31 games caught with 1 error (.997); 19/40 CS (48%); Very poor with the bat, very sound defensively even with his small frame.

Gregori Rivero, 22, Signed as a free agent in 2012; .230/.274/.368 in 87AB; 2HR 10RBI; 5%BB/21%K; .200 vs LHP; .242 vs RHP; 16 games caught without an error; 2/6 CS; One noticeable stat is that the opposition isnt running on him.

Colby Fitch, 22, Phils 13th round pick in 2017; .262/.357/.440 in 84AB; 2HR 14RBI; 10%BB/20%K; .250 vs LHP; .271 vs RHP; 3 games caught without an erro r; 0/2 CS; Fitch has spent his time almost exclusively DH’ing with a short stint on the DL.

This is in response to a request from Sean and Tracey for me to project a possible 2018 roster for the Williamsport Crosscutters.  He is a host for players in Lakewood.  I have met another host family from Lakewood and a couple from Williamsport.  I respect you all for opening your homes to these young players.  Here’s my best guess at a possible roster. (BTW Sean, if your Tracey is the Tracey who follows me on Twitter, saying she is a huge Phillies fan is an understatement.  And thank you for your kind words.)

There are some hold overs in extended spring training who were on the 2017 Williamsport roster – Andrew Brown, Orestes Melendez, Jesus Azuaje, Brian Mins, Greg Pickett.  I would expect all but Pickett to be on the 2018 roster.  I haven’t seen Pickett in over a week.

We have 27 players from the 2017 GCL Phillies in extended spring training.  I would expect most of them to make the initial trip to Williamsport.  Some of these will return to Clearwater and play on one of the GCL teams (we have two this year) as they are bumped by college players we sign out of the 2018 Amateur Draft.

Catchers: Rafael Marchan and Lenin Rodriguez.  Before he was promoted to Lakewood, I would have included Nerluis Martinez among this group.  I’m fairly certain that one or two college catchers will also be considered in the mix.

Middle Infielders: The obvious locks are SS Jonathan Guzman and 2B Brayan Gonzalez. They make up an incredibly talented duo up the middle.  Jesus Azuaje and Brian Mims are also likely going north.

Corner Infielders: Pickett would certainly have gone to Williamsport if not Lakewood.  In his absence, Austin O’Brien and Edwin Rodriguez look like the next alternatives at first base.  I would have expected Jack Zoellner to have been the third baseman, but I heard he has a broken thumb.  Jake Holmes and D.J. Stewart are both playing third base.  Both are young, having been drafted out of high school last year.  Holmes changed to third from shortstop during Instructs, and Stewart signed late and got few reps last season.  I’m notoriously, slow when it comes to promoting the young guys, and can make an argument for both playing another season in the GCL.  With Zoellner hurt, that leaves Jesus Henriquez and Grenny Cumana as the likely candidates.  Both are utility types and have seen playing time at all infield positions and in the outfield.

Centerfielders: Keudy Bocio made the transition from shortstop to third baseman to center fielder since reporting to 2016 Instructs.  He’s been leading off most of the spring.

Corner Outfielders: Ben Pelletier should also be headed north.  Carlos De La Cruz is a big, lanky outfielder in the John Mayberry, Jr. mold.  He was undrafted out of high school, was spotted in a summer league in Brooklyn, and signed late.  His first action came during Instructs.  He’s raw, and I wouldn’t hesitate leaving him in the GCL for his first taste of professional baseball.  The remaining outfielders are likely going to come out of the draft.

We also have some guys rehabbing down here like Simon Muzziotti, Malvin Matos, and Cole Stobbe.  It’s unlikely that they report to Williamsport even for a rehab.  They would be more likely to do that in the GCL.  But, when healthy, they will return to their teams and bump guys backward.  A Danny Mayer or Kevin Markham could find themselves in Williamsport.

As muddled as all the above is, projecting pitchers is even tougher.  These are just my best guess.  A half-dozen or more will likely be bumped by college pitchers from the draft.

Starting Pitchers: Andrew Brown, Jhordany Mezquita, Manuel Silva, Sandro Rosario, Francisco Morales, and Ethan Lindow.

Relief Pitchers: Orestes Melendez, Josh Tols, Oscar Marcelino, Victor Sobil, Rafael Carvajal, Justin Miller, Danny Martinez, Robinson Martinez, Ben Brown, Sati Santa Cruz, and Bailey Cummings

Once again, there are pitchers I would bring along slower.  However, Morales and Lindow looked good in their last appearances.  It could be tough to keep them in Clearwater. Andrew Brown is just as likely to go to Lakewood as he is to repeat Williamsport.

Same for Ben Brown.  Like Lindow, he was part of the 2017 draft out of high school.  I can see him pitching more innings in the GCL.

Tols is interesting.  He’s an older guy, from Australia.  He has a delivery that is hard to pick up.  A friend says his pitch looks like it is coming out of a pitching machine.  He’s a lefty.

Santa Cruz and Cummings saw limited action last season, eight innings or less.  They might also benefit from another, longer stint in the GCL.

Guys I didn’t mention.  Jose Jimenez, starter who could benefit from another season in the GCL.  Anton Kuznetsov, reliever who led the GCL Phillies with 5 save last season.  But, his FB is 85-85 mph, and he’s been hit pretty hard this spring on the occasions I saw him.

Again, there are a lot of pitchers down here on rehab.  If they start getting healthy, the domino effect when they return to their teams will affect the Williamsport pitching staff.

Lehigh Valley

Pedro Beato, 31, Re-Signed as a free agent in 2018; 15 games, 0-0 with a 2.30ERA; 11SV; 15.2IP 7H 5BB 18K; 0.76WHIP; 2.9BB/10.3K per 9; .191 vs LHH; .090 vs RHH; .095 with runners on base; Beato continues to be outstanding for Lehigh Valley and recently became the ‘Pigs all time leader in saves.

Zac Curtis, 25, Signed as a free agent in 2017; 9 games, 0-1 with a 3.48ERA; 10.1IP 7H 5BB 12K; 1.16WHIP; 4.4BB/10.5K per 9; .167 vs LHH; .243 vs RHH; .206 with runners on base; Curtis has thrown generally well however like in the majors, the walks have presented a problem.

Austin Davis, 25, Phils 12th round pick in 2014; 13 games, 0-1 with a 3.00ERA; 18IP 12H 6BB 25K; 1.00WHIP; 3.0BB/12.5K; .222 vs LHH, .178 vs RHH; .286 with runners on base; Davis has pitched very well and it placing himself on the Phils radar screen as a LOOGY.

Brandon Leibrandt, 25, Phils 6th round pick in 2014; 8 games (3 starts); 2-0 with a 0.00ERA; 23IP 12H 3BB 12K; 0.65WHIP; 1.2BB/4.7K per 9; .105 vs LHH, .169 vs RHH; .050 with runners on base.  Damn!

Hoby Milner, 27, Phils 7th round pick in 2012; 8 games for LV; 0-0 with a 2.00ERA; 9IP 5H 3BB 7K; 0.89WHIP; 3.0BB/7.0K per 9; .231 vs LHH, .185 vs RHH; After an inconsistent first few weeks with the Phils, Milner was sent down and generally thrown well for LV.

Jake Thompson, 24, Acquired from Texas in 2015; 5 games (3 starts) for LV; 0-1 with a 9.00ERA; 14IP 20H 9BB 12K; 2.07WHIP; 5.8BB/7.7K per 9; .378 vs LHH, .271 vs RHH; Thompson has been consistently hit around, whether it be with the Phils or ‘Pigs this year.

Tom Windle, 26, Acquired from Dodgers in 2015; 14 games, 2-1 with a 3.57ERA; 17.2IP 13H 5BB 20K; 1.02WHIP; 2.5BB/10.2K per 9; .125 vs LHH, .220 vs RHH; .222 with runners on base; After generally failing to impress over the last two years in the organization, WIndle has thrown quite well this season.

Reading

Tommy Bergjans, 25, Acquired from Dodgers in 2016; 3 games between Reading and Clearwater; 0-0 with a 2.25ERA; 4IP 4H 2BB 0K.

Trevor Bettencourt, 23, Phils 25th round pick in 2016; 11 games, 1-0 with 3.18ERA; 17IP 14H 9BB 18K; 1.35WHIP; 4.8BB/0.5K per 9; .222 vs LHH, .229 vs RHH; Bettencourt was throwing relatively well before being placed on the DL 10 days ago.  He was being used in high leverage situations;

Ranfi Casimiro, 25, SIgned as a free agent in 2010; 12 games between Lehigh Valley and Reading; 3-1 with a 5.40ERA; 16.2IP 20H 11BB 11K; 1.86WHIP; 5.9BB/5.9K per 9; .360 vs LHH, .256 vs RHH; Very mediocre thus far

Joe DeNato, 26, Phils 19th round pick in 2014; 3 games between Reading and Lehigh Valley; 3.2IP without giving up an ER; 3BB 4K.

Edgar Garcia, 21, Signed as a free agent in 2014; 14 games; 0-1 with a 0.41ERA; 22IP 9H 11BB 24K; 0.90WHIP; 4.5BB/9.8K per 9; .167 vs LHH, .079 vs RHH; After a very average ’17 in CLearwater, Garcia has been lights out thus far in ’18. Continue reading Around the System–Relief Pitching →

Lehigh Valley

Enyel De Los Santos, 22, Acquired from San Diego in 2018; 4 starts; 4-0 with an 0.84ERA; 32.1IP 24H 13BB 39K; .203 opp avg; 1.13WHIP; 3.6BB/10.9K per 9; .184 vs LHH; .217 vs RHH; Has been outstanding this season after being acquired in the Freddy Galvis deal.

Jacob Waguespack; 23, Signed as a free agent in 2015; 7 games (6 starts) between Reading and Lehigh Valley; 0-3 with a 5.23ERA; 31IP 35H 17BB 31K; .280 opp avg; 1.68WHIP; 4.9BB/9.0K per 9; Has flip flopped between Reading and LV whenever an extra starter has been needed and has done a serviceable job in a difficult role.

Tom Eshelman, 23, Acquired from Houston in 2015; 7 starts; 1-3 with a 6.87ERA; 36.2IP 57H 14BB 32K; 7HR allowed; .358 opp avg; 1.94WHIP; 3.4BB/7.9K per 9; .378 vs LHH; .341 vs RHH; 7 HR allowed; Eshelman started the season on the verge of breaking through to the big club and has seemingly forgotten how to pitch through the first 6 weeks.  After holding the opposition to a .227 average last season in AAA, something is amiss.

Cole Irvin, 23, Phils 5th round pick in 2016; 7 starts; 3-1 with a 3.21ERA: 42IP 34H 11BB 37K; .224 opp avg; 1.07WHIP; 2.4BB/7.9K per 9; .139 vs LHH, .250 vs RHH; It quickly putting himself on the forefront of the radar screen, especially with his left arm.

Ben Lively, 26, Acquired from Cincinnati in 2014; Has made one start for Lehigh Valley and did not allow an ER in 5IP.  Sent down after coming off the DL in Philly.  Was 0-2 with a 6.85ERA for the Phils before getting injured.

Reading

Harold Arauz, 22, Acquired from Houston in 2015; 7 starts; 3-1 with a 4.34ERA; 37.1IP 35H 11BB 33K; .254 opp avg; 1.23 WHIP; 2.7BB/8.0K per 9; .267 vs LHH; .238 vs RHH; Arauz has been a tick above average through the  early going.

Elneiry Garcia, 23, Signed as a free agent in 2012; 4 starts; 0-3 with a 5.57ERA; 21IP 27H 10BB 12K; .297 opp avg; 1.76WHIP; 4.3BB/5.1K per 9; .385 vs LHP; .282 vs RHP; The results have not been pretty this season for Garcia.

Franklyn Kilome, 22, Signed as a free agent in 2013; 6 starts, 1-1 with a 5.74ERA; 26.2IP 26H 12BB 34K; .263 opp avg; 1.43WHIP; 4.1BB/11.5K per 9; .381 vs LHH, .175 vs RHH; Kilome needs to learn how to be effective on those nights when he doesn’t have his best stuff.  Walks have really hurt him and has not been able to get out left handed hitters

JoJo Romero, 21, Phils 4th round pick in 2016; 7 starts; 0-4 with a 6.38ERA; 36.2IP 43H 19BB 31K; .291 opp avg; 1.69WHIP; 4.7BB/7.6K per 9; .206 vs LHH, .316 vs RHH; 6HR allowed; Romero was(is) a guy I have huge hopes for in 2018.  His walk rate has spiked, K rate has dropped and is giving up the homerun ball.  His fastball is down a couple of ticks and I wonder whether he is hurting..? Continue reading Around the System–Starting Pitching →

Lehigh Valley

Dean Anna, 31, Signed as a free agent in 2018; .245/.319/.283 in 106AB; 0HR 10RBI; 2/5SB; 8%BB/10%K; 29 games at SS with 3 errors (.972); .297 vs LHP; .217 vs RHP; .195 in May; Approaching 4000 minor league AB, Anna is the consummate AAAA player who is fundamentally sound and provide a good days work.

Trevor Plouffe, 31, Signed as a free agent in 2018; Hitting .208 in 48AB; 0HR 3RBI; 7 games at 2B without an error; 3 games at 1B without an error; Plouffe was a nice early season pick up for the ‘Pigs.  Provides good depth at multiple positions and has over 3000 major league plate appearances.

Heiker Meneses, Signed as a free agent in 2018; Hitting .186 in 52AB between Reading and LV; 0HR 2RBI; 12 games at 2B with 1 error (.982); 5 games at SS without an error; Competent in the field, really struggling with the bat

Alexei Amarista, 29, SIgned as a free agent in 2018; .263/.310/.389 in 38AB; 0HR 5RBI; 9 games at 2B with 1 error (.970); 2 games at SS without an error; Amarista was expected to play just about every day for the ‘Pigs but has spent a majority of the season on the DL until recently.

Reading

Brandon Bednar, 26, Signed as a free agent in 2018; Hitting .279 in 43AB; 1HR 5RBI; 12 games at 2B with 2 errors (.949); Missed a couple of weeks before rejoining the Fightins in early May.

Emmanuel Marrero, 25, Phils 7th round pick in 2014; Hitting .196 in 57AB; 0HR 7RBI; 2SB; 11 games at 2B with 1 error; 3 games at SS with 1 error; AFter a decent ’17 in CLearwater, has seen very limited playing time this season and has struggled.

Malquin Canelo, 23, Signed as a free agent in 2011; .259/.328/.464 in 112AB; 4HR 9RBI; 4SB; 9%BB/25%K; 26 games at SS with 8 errors (.939); 4 games at 2B with 1 error; .333 vs LHP; .245 vs RHP; .231 in May; Solid beginning for Canelo who is beginning his 7th minor league season with the Phils org Continue reading Around the System–Middle Infield →

Lehigh Valley

Joey Meneses, 26, Signed as a free agent in 2018; .356/.398/.563 in 87AB; 3HR 13RBI; 6%BB/16%K; .382 vs LHP; .340 vs RHP; .441 in May; 24 games at 1B with 1 error (.994); 1 game in the OF without an error; Meneses has been Lehigh Valley’s most productive hitter in the early going and a very pleasant surprise.

Mitch Walding, 25, Phils 5th round pick in 2011; .288/.413/.510 in 104AB; 5HR 15RBI; 17%BB/26%K; .263 vs LHP; .303 vs RHP; .258 in July; 30 games at 3B with 4 errors (.951); 2 games at 1B without an error; Walding re-signed with the Phils as a minor league free agent and has shown a good deal of growth, particularly in the area of plate discipline.  He has been excellent with the bat and very good in the field.

Matt McBride, 33, Signed as a free agent in 2018; Hitting .167 in 42AB; 2HR 6RBI; 8 games at 1B with 1 error (.981); 6 games caught with 1 error; Not much to speak of thus far for McBride who has come home to play what may be his last professional season

Reading

Kyle Martin, 25, Phils 4th round pick in 2015; .197/.293/.368 in 76AB; 3HR 12RBI; 7%BB/22%K; .200 vs LHP; .197 vs RHP; .158 in May; 20 games at 1B without an error; Martin has continued his ’17 struggles with Reading where he hit .193 right into 2018.  His leash may be short with the draft upcoming and Darick Hall knocking on the Reading door.

Zach Green, 24, Phils 3rd round pick in 2012; .293/.348/.585 in 82AB; 6HR 18RBI; 1SB; 6%BB/36%K; .278 vs LHP; .297 vs RHP; .393 in May; 11 games at 1B with 4 errors (.962); 5 games at 3B with 1 error; Green has actually hit much better on the road than home, taking away the argument that his production is FirstEnergy related.  Still striking out a ton, but has been very productive for the FIghtins.

Damek Tomscha, 26, Phils 17th round pick in 2014; ,323/.410/.535 in 99AB; 5HR 13RBI; 11%BB/14%K; 26 games at 3B without an error; .333 vs LHP; .321 vs RHP; .367 in May; Tomscha has had one of the best starts in the organization this season; The one thing he does not have going for him is his age.  I am hoping he gets a look at LV mid-season. Continue reading Around the System–Corner Infield →

Lehigh Valley

Collin Cowgill, 31, Signed as a free agent in 2018; .179/.220/.268 in 56AB; 1HR 7RBI; 1SB; 11%BB/35%K; .250 vs LHP; .107 vs RHP; .107 last 10 games; 13 games in the OF without an error; It hasn’t been pretty thus far for Cowgill who has played sparingly.

Dylan Cozens, Soon to be 24, Phils 2nd round pick in 2012; .267/.363/.514 in 105AB; 7HR 18RBI; 7SB; 13%BB/38%K; .182 vs LHP; .306 vs RHP; .289 last 10 games; 29 games in the OF without an error; 1 OF assist; Improving and impressive walk rate and offensive production to go with the typically high K rate

Danny Ortiz, 28, Signed as a free agent in 2018; .273/.311/.485 in 99AB; 6HR 17RBI; 0SB; 6%BB/23%K; .273 vs LHP; .273 vs RHP; .257 last 10 games; 16 games in the OF with 1 error; 2 OF assists; Ortiz has been a solid addition to the ‘Pigs lineup

Andrew Pullin, 24, Phils 5th round pick in 2012; .183/.247/.310 in 71AB; 1HR 8RBI; 1SB; 8%BB/32%K rates; .056 vs LHP; .226 vs RHP; .273 last 10 games; Coming on a bit as of late but an abysmal beginning to ’18.

Roman Quinn, 25, Phils 2nd round pick in 2011; .289/.340/.444 in 90AB; 2HR 11RBI; 11SB; 7%BB/20%K; .250 vs LHP; .310 vs RHP; .282 last 10 games; 22 games in the OF with 2 errors and 2 assists; Quinn has been doing exactly what you would hope to get himself back in the majors. Notably, he has been out of the lineup the last 3 games.

Reading

Zach Coppola, 24, Phils 13th round pick in 2015; .234/.339/.245; 0HR 6RBI; 7/12SB; 14%BB/17%K; .294 vs LHP; .221 vs RHP; .171 last 10 games; 25 games in the OF with 3 errors and 3 OF assists; Coppola has struggled over the last several weeks and also made some uncharacteristic flubs in the field.

Jan Hernandez, 23, Phils 3rd round pick in 2013; .347/.273/.458 in 72AB; 1HR 8RBI; 2/4SB; 5%BB/24%K; .353 vs LHP; .345 vs RHP; .419 last 10 games; 21 games in the OF with 4 errors; 1 OF assist; Hernandez’s transition to the OF from 3B has not been without issue.  That said, he is swinging the bat very well.

Cornelius Randolph, 20, Phils 1st round pick in 2015; .182/.247/.261 in 88AB; 1 HR 6RBI; 1SB; 7%BB/24%K; .217 last 10G; .214 vs LHP; .176 vs RHP; 20 games in the OF with 2 errors and 2 OF assists; Randolph has been non existent offensively. Continue reading Around the System–Outfielders →

Baseball America’s Ben Badler published an International Review of the Phillies signings.  He stated that during the signing period that began July 2, 2017 that the Phillies have signed 54 players and gave a brief synopsis of seven.

The players he covered are (see article for full descriptions) –

1. 17-year old, SS Luis Garcia (DR) – top signing at $2.5 million. Supposed to be a top defensive player
2. 17-year old, RHP Victor Vargas (Col) signed for $525.5K. FB projects low 90s with advanced secondaries
3. 17-year old, C Cesar Rodriguez (Ven) signed for $500K. Hit first-over-power-over defense right now
4. 17-year old, RHP Carlos Betancourt (Ven) signed for $460K. Athletic w/FB that reached 94 mph
5. 17-year-old, RHP Alfonso Puello (DR) signed for $460K. Big frame, chance to develop into a power arm
6. 16-year old, OF Jefferson Garcia (DR) signed for $265K. One of the youngest players in the 2017 class (The Phillies announced his signing as Jefferson Encarnacion.)
7. 17-year-old, C Oscar Gonzalez (Ven) signed for $135K. Offensive-minded

The Phillies are still signing a few international free agents each week.  In addition to the seven mentioned in Badler’s article, I count another 57 international free agents signed by the Phillies.  Here are the 64 I’ve recorded since 7/2/2017 in sign date order  –



The Phillies provided the attached XST roster.  It included 80 players who are taking part in the games at the Complex. Continue reading 2018 Extended Spring Training Roster →

A frigid first week of the season weather wise for the ‘Pigs who came out of it, 2-3 with their win over Scranton last night.  They currently sit in 4th place of the Northern DIvision of the International League, 1.5 games out of first place. With their 2-0 win last night, the ‘Pigs snapped a three game losing streak.  The ‘Pigs open their home schedule tonight with four games against Louisville.

–Five IronPigs pitchers combined on the shutout last night (Thompson,Leibrandt, Casimiro, Curtis, Beato)

–P Enyel De Los Santos (acquired in the Freddy Galvis deal) made his first IL start on Tuesday giving up a lone run across 5IP.  De Los Santos struck out 7 in his five innings.

–P Drew Anderson was placed on the DL yesterday after being diagnosed with a strained forearm.  Jake Thompson, who was optioned to Lehigh Valley on Sunday, made the start in place of Anderson.

–P Brandon Leibrandt is being transitioned into a relief pitcher, and has thrown well throwing 4.2 scoreless in his first two outings of the year.

–SS Alexei Amarista was signed as a free agent by Lehigh Valley in late March and has hit safely in all 4 of his games with the IronPigs.

–The ‘Pigs are really struggling with the stick in their first five games, hitting just .201, however hitters have drawn 25 walks ranking third in the IL.

–Closer Pedro Beato has converted 15 straight save opportunities going back to last year, including his first two this season.

–After a very good Spring Training with the big club, Jesmuel Valentin has started the season 0-13.

–LHP Cole Irvin was very impressive in his AAA debut, going 5IP and giving up just a run on four hits, while tying his career high of 10K’s.

–OF Andrew Pullin is hitless in his last 14AB after singling in his first AB of 2018

–Phillies minor league clubs currently are 5-18 on the season.

‘Pigs Probables:  Fri: Eshelman; Sat: Irvin; Sun: De Los Santos;  Mon: Thompson