Category Archives: September 2014

Phillies Instructs Catcher Willians Astudillo Reminds Me Of A Young Yogi Berra.

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Baseball Ross

Phillies Instructs catcher/first baseman Willians Astudillo reminds me of a right-handed hitting Yogi Berra.  He is similar in size to Yogi and wears the No. 8 on the back his Insturcts uniform.  He catches and can play other positions just … Continue reading →

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Phillies Pitching Prospects Imhof, Leibrandt, Whitehead and Garcia Impressive At The Saturday Morning Instructs Game

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Baseball Ross

All we hear is about is the lack of starting pitching in the Phillies organization.  One report even said lack of starting pitching in the organization was one of the reasons veteran chief amateur scout Marti Wolever’s contract was not … Continue reading →

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We Can See The Future Now At Phillies Instructs

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Baseball Ross

The future is bright but likely not for the next two years for the Phillies.  That’s the conclusion I took from this week after watching the Phillies on MLB-TV and first week of  Phillies instruct games at Roberts and Bright … Continue reading →

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Five Sleeper 2014 Phillies Prospects: Carlos Alonso, Colin Kleven, Peter Lavin, Miguel Nunez and Brian Pointer

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Baseball Ross

We have watched a lot of Phillies minor league baseball the last three year since being based down here in the Clearwater area full-time.  Five players, who have received little notice in the Phillies organization, but have impressed us. These … Continue reading →

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An Example Of What Phillies “Instructs” Are All About At The Carpenter Complex

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Baseball Ross

It’s been a long baseball season for those of us who follow the Phillies from our base in the Clearwater area.  Baseball Betsy and I were there for pitchers and catchers in February; major league spring training games and the … Continue reading →

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My Awards For The Phillies Minor League “Unsung” Position and Pitcher Players Of The Year Goes To Carlos Alonso and Josh Taylor

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Baseball Ross

To me the most fascinating players are the unsung guys who play day in and day out and just get the job done or come out of nowhere to leave a quick impression of the potential for something special down … Continue reading →

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My Award For The Phillies 2014 Minor League Comeback Position Player of the Year Goes to Peter Lavin

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Baseball Ross

Peter Lavin is the Baseball Ross Phillies Minor League Comeback Position Player of the Year.  He hit .287 in 128 games playing 54 games with Clearwater and 74 games in Reading.  His 21 outfield assist are the highest is all … Continue reading →

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The Phillies Need Pitchers In The System Who Have “Swing and Miss” Stuff

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Baseball Ross

I would like to congratulate Williamsport Crosscutters’ David Whitehead who was selected as the Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Month for August.  He had a strong month going 2-1 with a 0.67 ERA.  He was a ground ball pitcher … Continue reading →

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The Baseball Ross 2014 Minor League Awards Are In and Maikel Franco Is The Phillies Offensive Player Of The Year, Miguel Nunez and Ranfi Casimiro Tie For The Pitcher Of The Year And Ethan Stewart Comes Out Of No Where To Grab The Relief Pitcher Award

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Baseball Ross

It is alway best to finish strong in whatever you do especially in the baseball season.  Our Phillies minor league awards go to four players who finished the 2014 season very strong after starting out the season just the opposite. … Continue reading →

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