Youth Movement
Following on yesterday’s and today’s draft theme, Cole Hamels reminded us of the impact a quality draftee can make. Cole shook off any remnants of his shoulder discomfort and in 5 and 2/3 innings allowed three hits, one run and two walks, striking out two. He threw 90 pitches, 64 for strikes. The Arizona announcers were repeatedly amazed at Hamels’ control as they several times referred to how Sal Fasano hardly ever had to move his glove to catch a pitch. His first big league win propelled the Phillies to a 7-3 record in their last 10 games and they are now within 3.5 games of the division leading Mets. Ryan Madson takes to the hill this afternoon as the Fightins attempt to sweep Arizona before heading back the East Coast. Opposing him will be Dustin Nippert who has yet to see action this season.
With all the talk of youngsters, it’s best we take a look at the results from Day 1 of the MLB draft yesterday. Below is a recap of the Phillies’ selections.
| Pick | Player Name | Position | Year of Birth | Notes |
| 18 | Kyle Drabek | RHP | 1987 | Doug Drabek’s son, throws heat, off-field liability |
| 37 | Adrian Cardenas | SS | 1987 | Likely will be converted to 2B, power hitter |
| 65 | Andrew Carpenter | RHP | 1985 | Fastball, slider, and splitter |
| 97 | Jason Donald | SS | 1984 | Great defensive ability, not as good at the plate. Represented by Scott Boras |
| 127 | D’Arby Myers | CF | 1988 | Likely going to USC |
| 157 | Quintin Berry | CF | 1984 | Speed is his strong point, contact hitter |
| 187 | Daniel Brauer | LHP | 1983 | Strikeout pitcher, pitched a no-hitter this year, Big 10 Pitcher of the Year |
| 217 | Theodore Yarbrough | 1B | 1984 | |
| 247 | Terrance Warren | OF | 1988 | Youngest player selected by Phils |
| 277 | Andrew Cruse | RHP | 1984 | Decent long reliever, SEC player of the week honors |
| 307 | Samuel Walls | RHP | 1983 | Closer with 94-mph fastball, elbow injuries in past |
| 337 | Jarrod Freeman | RHP | 1987 | |
| 367 | Darin McDonald | OF | 1987 | |
| 397 | Zachary Penprase | SS | 1985 | Got speed, lots of triples and SBs in college |
| 427 | Gus Milner | CF | 1984 | Went back to Kansas after being drafted last year, picked 33 rounds higher this year. |
| 457 | Riley Cooper | CF | 1987 | Will probably play football for Florida |
| 487 | Cody Montgomery | 3B | 1983 | NCAA Player of the week, Bible Study leader for his team. |
| 517 | Jay Miller | OF | 1983 | Cotact hitter, Pac-10 Player of the Week |
| 547 | Michael Dubee | RHP | 1986 | Son of Phils’ Pitching Coach, Rich Dubee |
