Here’s the last weekly draft discussion for 2016. I’m not going to keep the discussion going now that the draft is over. This will also serve as the place to post any signings that I will add to the 2016 Draft Tracker.
Open Discussion: Week of June 13th
Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics.
The Phillies are 29-34. They went 1-5 last week. They took 1 of 3 from the Cubs at CBP before getting swept by the Nats in DC. They play 2 away then 2 home v. Blue Jays before a 4 game home stand with the Diamondbacks. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of June 13th
Box Score Recap – 6/12/2016
Lehigh Valley (34-29) Lost to Durham, 10-3. James Russell (1-2, 3.77) gave up 4 runs in the first and couldn’t survive 3 more in the fourth. Seve Gonzalez (3.51) came in and stranded two inherited runners before going on to toss 4.2 innings of 1-hit ball with 6 strike outs. Logan Moore (.406 – 13 for 32) had 2 hits in four at bats but struck out twice and committed a fielding error in the ninth that led to 3 unearned runs. Cedric Hunter (.299) hit his 5th home run. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 6/12/2016
2016 Post Draft Discussion
Here’s the final thread to continue talking about the 2016 First Year Player Draft.
The Phillies conclude their portion of the 2016 First Year Player Draft with picks 11 thru 40. Those selections, as well as the first ten, are being tracked in our 2016 Draft Tracker. As signings are announced, the tracker will be updated. Be sure to share any information and I will incorporate it into the tracker.
The Phillies returned to the high school ranks Saturday, selecting OF Josh Stephen (Mater Dei), RHP Justin Miller (Central Union), RHP Andrew Brown (Granite Hills) in rounds 11 thru 13. All three are from California and have college commitments.
They switched back to college players for 19 of the next 21 picks before selecting high school players with 4 of their last 6 selections.
In all the Phillies drafted –
- 12 HS players (1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 22, 30, 35, 38, 39, and 40)
- 2 draft eligible college sophmores (RHPs #10 Julian Garcia from Metro State University and #36 Mac Sceroler of Southeastern Louisiana University)
- 3 JUCO players – 1B Caleb Eldridge, RHP Tyler Hallead, RHP Davis Agle
- 14 college juniors
- 8 college seniors
- 1 fifth year college senior
- 11 players from schools in CA
- 6 players from schools in TX
- 3 players from schools in FL
- 2 players from schools in MN, LA, NC
- 1 player from each of the following 14 states – RI, NE, AZ, OR, MS, GA, HI, CO, NV, SC, IN, KS, NY, OH
- 16 RHP
- 7 LHP
- 6 Outfielders
- 4 Catchers
- 3 Shortstops
- 3 First basemen
- 1 Third Baseman
Box Score Recap – 6/11/2016
Lehigh Valley (34-28) Beat Durham, 16-1. Ben Lively (3-0, 2.08) with another quality performance as makes his fourth AAA start. Lively stymied the Bulls allowing just one hit in 7.0 innings. The IronPigs exploded for 16 runs on 15 hits. They went 10-17 with men in scoring position. Brock Stassi (3) and Cedric Hunter (4) had multi hit games and 3 RBI apiece. Stassi (3) and Darin Ruf (7) hit home runs. Ruf’s was a grand slam. Hunter also picked up his 4th stolen base. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 6/11/2016
Around the System–Outfield
Lehigh Valley
Cedric Hunter, 28, Signed as a free agent in 2016; .301/.340/.441; 4HR 23RBI; 4SB; 6%BB/14%K rates; .295 vs LHP; .303 vs RHP; .344 in June; 33 games in the OF without an error; 1OF assist. Hunter has been very hot as of late and has played well since being sent down.
David Lough, 30, Signed as a free agent in 2016; .239/.342/.313 in 67AB with Lehigh Valley; 0HR 4RBI; 1/3SB; 12%BB/11%K; 23 games in the OF without an error; 1 OF assist; Lough just rejoined the team after spending about 6 weeks in Philly.
Cam Perkins, 25, Phils 6th round pick in 2012; .305/.349/.481; 4HR 24RBI; 3/4SB; 7%BB/16%K; .328 vs LHP; .289 vs RHP; .319 last 30 days; 38 games in the OF with 2 errors(.978); 1 OF assist
Nick Williams, 22, Acquired from Texas in 2015; .287/.326/.464; 7HR 31RBI; 5/7SB; 5%BB/22%K; .246 vs LHP; .304 vs RHP; .324 in June; 53 games in the OF with 2 errors (.985); 4 OF assists; Williams has been looking like the player the Phils believed him to be with a few mental mistakes mixed in.
Reading
Osmel Aguila, 26,Signed as a free agent in 2016; Hitting .083 with 1 RBI in 24 AB between Clearwater and Reading; Has struck out in 32% of plate appearances; 8 games in the OF without an error; Aguila was recently signed out of the Dominican Republic and is expected to quickly rise through the minor league system in a modified “spring training” of sorts before potentially joining the Phils as a 5th outfielder. He has only played in 9 games but has been extremely unimpressive.
Aaron Brown, 24, Phils 3rd round pick in 2014; .241/.333/.399 in 158AB; 3HR 18RBI; 2/6SB; 9%BB/22%K; .231 vs LHP; .242 vs RHP; .250 in June; 46 games in the OF with 4 errors (.959); 1 OF assist; Brown has ticked up a bit lately but has been pretty consistently mediocre this year.
Dylan Cozens, 22, Phils 2nd round pick in 2012; .294/.368/.613; 19HR 53RBI; 12SB; 11%BB/28%K; .231 vs LHP; .312 vs RHP; .243 with RISP; 58 games in the OF with 2 errors (.985); 4 OF assists; Other than needing to be more consistent against left handed pitching, Cozens year has been simply monster.
Christian Marrero, 29, Signed as a free agent in 2016; .250/.351/.538 in 80AB; 6HR 15RBI; 13%BB/17%K; .200 vs LHP; .262 vs RHP; .278 in June; 17 games in the OF without an error; Marrero has provided some punch in his role as a 4th OF, while also missing some time on the DL.
Roman Quinn, 23, Phils 2nd round pick in 2011; .289/.360/.422 in 204AB; 3HR 16RBI; 25/31SB; 9%BB/24%K; .296 vs LHP; .287 vs RHP; .370 in last 10 GP; 48 games in the OF with 4 errors (.964); 5 OF assists; Quinn was really heating up and may have been on the verge of a callup to Lehigh Valley when the injury bug that has so often plagued him, hit again. This time a hamstring that has had him down for a week and counting. Continue reading Around the System–Outfield
2016 Draft Discussion: Day Three
Here’s the thread to continue talking about the 2016 First Year Player Draft.
So far, we have – Continue reading 2016 Draft Discussion: Day Three
Box Score Recap – 6/10/2016
Lehigh Valley (33-28) Beat Durham, 4-0. Jake Thompson tossed 7.0 shutout innings. Edubray Ramos followed with two more for his second save. Darin Ruf and Cameron Perkins had multi-hit games. Perkins had 2 RBI (23). Continue reading Box Score Recap – 6/10/2016
2016 Draft Discussion: Day Two
Here’s the thread to continue talking about the 2016 First Year Player Draft.
With the 1:1 pick, the Phillies selected Mickey Moniak – a 6’2, 190 lb HS outfielder. He just turned 18, and has committed to UCLA. The following is from Baseball America – Continue reading 2016 Draft Discussion: Day Two
Box Score Recap – 6/9/2016
Lehigh Valley (32-28) Lost to Akron, 2-1. Zach Eflin pitched well but 2 walks, 2 stolen bases, and a 2-run fielding error by second baseman Darnell Sweeney led to 2 runs that the IronPigs couldn’t overcome. Eflin and David Buchanan combined to throw a 2-hitter at the Braves. Taylor Featherston had 2 of the IronPigs 6 hits. Max Venable drove in their only run with a second inning sacrifice fly. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 6/9/2016
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