Tanner is a twenty-two year old who played four seasons for Army in the Patriot League although he missed most of the 2024 year coming back from offseason Tommy John surgery. He returned to action in late April and made five appearances. He was the 2023 Patriot League Pitcher of the Year after going 5-1 in ten starts (59 IP) and posting a 2.90 ERA.
Gresham was both a starter and reliever in his collegiate career - in total he pitched 124.1 innings with 117 K’s and 59 walks. His career ERA was 3.76. The 6’3” 220 pound right-hander has a plus change-up and a fastball that has reached 93 mph. He pitched in the 2024 MLB draft league for the Trenton Thunder and had a 2.70 ERA in three appearances (3.1 IP) with seven strikeouts and two walks. He went to Hopewell High School in Huntersville, NC.
Tanner told me he will participate with the Phillies as a WCAP designation (World Class Athlete). He said it’s “essentially an active duty Olympian. I will play for the Phillies while serving active duty. Thus in the 2028 Olympics I will participate as a member of Team USA. I will be playing for the Phillies and that will count as service time since I will be acting as a “liaison” to the military and baseball.”
From a fan’s view welcome to the Phillies Tanner!
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
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