Skip to main content

Duffy Signs with Camden Riversharks

By
Chris Duffy, photo- Jay Floyd
First baseman/designated hitter Chris Duffy is ready to get back out on the field after being released by the Phillies last month. The 25-year-old lefty batter will open his 2013 season in just over two weeks with the independent Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League.

Duffy, who was the Phillies' 26th round draft choice in 2010 out of the University of Central Florida, had a strong season last year as a member of the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws. In 60 games in the South Atlantic League, Duffy sported a .384 batting average while mashing 11 home runs and driving in 56 runs. Additionally, in two separate stints with Class A Advanced Clearwater last season, Duffy batted .236 with two homers and 15 RBI in 44 games.

Due to their depth at the first base position after acquiring the younger Art Charles from Toronto during the spring exhibition season, Duffy was given his walking papers by the Phils on March 17th.

Just across the Delaware River from the city the Phillies call home, Camden's Campbell's Field resides in the shadow of the scenic Ben Franklin Bridge that connects New Jersey and Philadelphia.

Duffy is excited for the opportunity to play for the fans of Camden and the surrounding area, but is aware that, for many players, Camden serves as a launching pad to get back to affiliated baseball.

Last season, another Phillies prospect that was trimmed off during spring training, Sewell, NJ's Bill Rice, played with Camden, prior to signing with the Chicago White Sox. Additionally, former big leaguer Felix Pie was a Rivershark last season before he landed back in affiliated baseball with the Braves organization.

The Riversharks kick off their 2013 campaign on the road, but are set to have their first home contest on April 23rd at 7:05 PM against Bridgeport.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

PhoulBallz Interview: Reading second baseman Jesmuel Valentin

By
Jesmuel Valentin, image- Jay Floyd Switch-hitting infielder Jesmuel Valentin has been a bit of an underrated contributor with the Double-A Reading Fightins. Heading into action on Friday, Valentin was batting .339 over his last 14 games. Overall this season, the 22-year-old is batting .282 with four home runs and 35 RBI in 64 games. Valentin, who plays mostly second base, but dabbles at shortstop a bit also, is the son of former big leaguer Jose Valentin . The Puerto Rico native was a supplementary round pick (51st overall) of the Dodgers in 2012. He was acquired by the Phils as part of the Roberto Hernandez trade in 2014. Recently, I spoke with Jesmuel about his team's success, growing up around the game and more. Read ahead for that full interview. -The Reading team has been great and you've contributed very nicely to the club's success. What are your thoughts on competition in the Eastern League this year? I just came here with the mindset that...
Post a Comment
Read more

2018 Phillies Prospect Countdown: #25 Second Baseman Jesmuel Valentin

By
Jesmuel Valentin, image- Jay Floyd Second baseman Jesmuel Valentin has become a solid contributor at each level he has played and could possess the ability to continue that success as he approaches the big leagues. Last year in spring training with the big league team Valentin proved he could contribute and earned consideration at making the Phillies opening day roster. His 2017 was cut short at the Triple-A level due to an injury in May, so he wasn't healthy for a call up during the season. But now, fully healthy and on the diamond in the Roberto Clemente League (the Puerto Rico Winter League), Valentin is hopeful he'll get another shot at his big league dream this year. Selected as the 51st overall draft pick in 2012, Valentin was quickly a well-hyped prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers system. Upon signing his initial professional contract fresh out of high school, the switch-hitter debuted in the rookie level Arizona League, posting a .211 average while...
Post a Comment
Read more

Rappers in Phillies Caps

By
Weekend greetings to you phine pholks out there. Today's post features pictures of rappers wearing Phillies caps. Why rappers in Phillies caps, you ask? Because... Any other questions? We will start things off properly by going with a highly recognizable hip hop star. 50 Cent stays constantly relavant by consistantly creating radio friendly material to help sell (G) units, while he "keeps it real" by still rapping about the thug life he lived before becoming the 2nd highest earning black entertainer in America. 50 is seen here in a recent interview rocking a throw-back Phillies cap. Next up we'll use a throw-back screen cap from what may be the very first major appearance by a rapper wearing Phillies gear. Chuck D, of legendary rap group Public Enemy, wore a Phillies cap in the music video for rap anthem Fight The Power in 1989. The song was the lead single from the soundtrack for Spike Lee's film Do The Right Thing . Next up we'll go with some home grown tal...
3 comments
Read more