A summary of results and standouts from the past week in the Phillies minor league system.
Lehigh Valley :
The IronPigs went 3-2 at Jacksonville, they are 54-51 overall and 20-12 in the second half. Infielder Scott Kingery was 9 for 20 with a double, three home runs, seven RBIs and six runs scored, he now has 22 home runs for the season - the most he’s hit since 2017 when he posted 26. Infielder Rodolfo Castro was 5 for 15, Catcher Rafael Marchan went 4 for 11, Utility man Matt Kroon was 5 for 11 with three home runs and nine RBIs and center fielder Cal Stevenson was 6 for 18 with two doubles. RHP Nick Nelson pitched four scoreless innings on Thursday allowing three hits. Darick Hall posted four RBIs during the week tying him with Andy Tracy for the all-time franchise leadership.
Reading :
Reading went 2-4 hosting Hartford, they are 44-57 overall and 13-20 in the second half. Outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr was 6 for 19 with two doubles. First baseman Carson Taylor was 5 for 12 with eight walks (.619 OBP 😳). Outfielder Ethan Wilson was 5 for 12 with two home runs and four RBIs. Third baseman Otto Kemp was 6 for 19 with a triple, center fielder Justin Crawford went 6 for 17. RHP Robinson Pina pitched 6.2 innings in his start on Thursday allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits. RHP Eiberson Castellano pitched five innings on Sunday allowing one run. Four relievers made two scoreless appearances during the week - RH Cristian Hernandez (3.1 IP, 4 K’s), RH Konnor Ash (4.1 IP, 1 H, 6 K’s), LH Andrew Walling (2.1 IP) and RH Daniel Harper (2.1 IP, 0 H).
Jersey Shore :
The BlueClaws went 0-6 at Hudson Valley, they are 54-48 overall and 16-20 in the second half. Outfielder Hendry Mendez was 6 for 18 with two doubles. First baseman Keaton Anthony was 7 for 21 with four RBIs. Infielder Zach Arnold was 7 for 21 with a double, outfielder Jordan Viars was 4 for 12 and outfielder Troy Schreffler went 4 for 14 with three runs scored, two home runs and five RBIs. RHP Mitch Neunborn pitched five innings on Saturday allowing two runs - one earned on two hits. RHP Wen Hui Pan pitched three scoreless innings in relief during the week.
Clearwater :
The Threshers went 1-3 hosting Jupiter, they are 52-48 overall and 9-25 in the second half. Catcher Eduardo Tait was 5 for 14 with two home runs and six RBIs. Second baseman Devin Saltiban was 4 for 10 with two home runs. 2024 draftees Carson DeMartini (two singles), Carter Mathison (two singles), Brady Day (single) and John Spikerman (double) all made their pro debuts on Friday (a game that was suspended and finished on Saturday) and collected their first hits. LHP Mavis Graves threw 4.1 innings in relief on Saturday allowing just one earned run while striking out eight batters - he picked up his seventh win of the season.
Dominican Summer League :
In the Dominican Summer League Phillies Red was 3-2 (15-28 overall) and Phillies White 2-3 (19-25 overall) for the week. Outfielder Victor Cardoza was 7 for 14 with two doubles and a triple with four runs scored for Team Red. Infielder Adrian Garcia hit two home runs. Yael Arias allowed just one unearned run in five innings pitched on Monday. Raymon Rosario threw four scoreless innings on Tuesday, Alexander De Los Santos threw four scoreless frames on Saturday. Brad Pacheco, Eligio Arias and Naiker Velasquez each threw three scoreless frames during the week.
For Team White outfielder Jaedon Calderon was 8 for 18 with two doubles and a triple. Outfielder Josueth Quinonez went 9 for 16 with a double and five RBIs, he was 4 for 4 in Saturday’s game. Eduardo Robles threw five scoreless innings on Friday allowing just one hit while striking out eight batters. On Thursday Hanfermin Vargas pitched four scoreless innings allowing three hits.
Injury Updates (rehab group at the complex) :
Multiple players continue to work towards returning to game action at the complex under the guidance of the rehab team.
Side bullpens this week were thrown by Cam Brown, Angel Liranzo, Alex McFarlane, Spencer Turnbull (2), Marty Gair and Andrew Painter. Angel Liranzo threw a live BP session on Friday.
Outfielder Ricardo Rosario was transferred to the Clearwater Threshers on rehab assignment as was pitcher Blaine Knight. Pitcher Alex Garbrick continued his rehab assignment with Clearwater.
New Player workouts :
The initial Bridge League game was played on 8/2 - the Phillies contingent lost to the Blue Jays in Dunedin by an 8-5 count. Catcher Kodey Shojinaga, DH Rickardo Perez and second baseman Nolan Beltran each had two hits. Perez and right fielder Griffin Burkholder hit doubles.
Throughout the week fielding drills, batting practices, strength and conditioning sessions, education classes and bullpens took place. Every pitcher has thrown at least one side bullpen session. Weather permitting this coming week live BP sessions will begin.
Shown below is the remaining tentative Phillies Bridge League game schedule. On dates where no game is scheduled there will be camp days. It’s the rainy season in Florida so the schedule is subject to daily changes as are practice sessions.
One other note : per the minor league CBA domestic first year minor league player contracts don’t count against the 165 domestic minor league reserve roster limit until either the player has been placed on an active roster (Bridge League participation is not considered as an active roster designation) or 15 days have elapsed after signing the contract. As an example the Phillies draft signees on 7/23/24 won’t count against the reserve limit until 8/9/24 unless activated with an affiliate club before then.
8/6 - @ Lakeland vs Tigers
8/8 - @ Bradenton vs Pirates - 6:30 PM
8/9 - @ Carpenter Complex vs Tigers
8/13 - @ Carpenter Complex vs Pirates
8/16 - @ Dunedin vs Blue Jays
8/20 - @ Lakeland vs Tigers
8/22 - @ Bradenton vs Pirates
8/23 - @ Carpenter Complex vs Tigers
8/27 - @ Carpenter Complex vs Pirates
8/30 - @ Carpenter Complex vs Blue Jays
9/3 - @ Bradenton vs Pirates
9/5 - @ Bradenton vs Pirates
9/6 - @ Carpenter Complex vs Tigers
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
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