A current look at Jonathan Bowlan:
Over his last 10 appearances he has allowed just one earned run in 11.2 IP with 12Ks and 1BB.
Of 312 MLB pitchers who have thrown at least 100 four-seam FBs this season, he has the 4th-highest whiff% on the pitch (39.1%) and 7th highest K% (41%).
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Before marrying Tug, Diane McGraw tried to bring the World Cup to Philly.
She planned it all out; she even found a way to bring real grass to the Vet.
There was one problem: FIFA wanted the Vet for months.
(An 8 week Phillies road trip wasn't feasible)
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Phillies 17 year old prospect Francisco Renteria is off to a HOT start to the DSL season.
Renteria was 2-3 today with 2 singles, a walk, and an RBI.
Through the first 4 games he has reached base 11 times in 18 plate appearances (8 hits 3 walks)
3 years ago the Phillies were represented in the All-Star Game by Rob Thomson, Craig Kimbrel and Nick Castellanos. So far this season, both players have been DFA'ed and Thomson got fired