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PhoulBallz Interview: RHP Prospect Jon Pettibone

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In the early going this season, one of the Phillies' Baby Aces hasn't been very sharp.  Through 5 starts with the Double-A Reading Phillies this season, Jonathan Pettibone has posted a 1-3 record with a 4.33 ERA and a .357 batting average against.  In addition, Pettibone's strikeout to walk ratio (13:11, in 27 innings of work) is of concern.

Fresh off a solid season with Class A Advanced Clearwater in 2011, when he went 10-11 with a 2.96 ERA and a .248 batting average against while striking out 115 and walking just 34 in 161 innings, the expectations were high for the California native that ranked 9th on the PhilliesNation.com off-season prospect rankings.   Pettibone, a 6-foot-5-inch 200-pounder that was a 3rd round draft selection by the Phillies in 2008, isn't worried.

I spoke with Jonathan last week about his less-than-ideal start, his progress along with battery mate Sebastian Valle, the fans in Reading and plenty more.  Check out the media player below to hear that full interview.

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