On the latest edition of Phillies Nation TV, Pat and Corey discuss the Chase Utley contract extension. Also, Corey and I chat about rising Phils talent such as Ethan Martin, Adam Morgan, Cameron Rupp, Tommy Joseph, Cody Asche and others. Johnny Goodtimes returns to interview Penn Professor Bruce Kuklick about Shibe Park. Check out the media player below for the full episode and look for new episodes premiering every Tuesday at 6pm on The Comcast Network.
Mickey Moniak, image- Joe Wombough Taken with the top overall selection in last year's MLB amateur draft, outfielder Mickey Moniak has garnered a lot of attention as a highly promising talent in the Phillies' developmental ranks. After signing out of La Costa Canyon High School for a reported $6.1 million, the lefty batting Moniak had a very good professional debut. In 46 games with the Phillies' Gulf Coast League team, Moniak posted a .284 batting average with 11 doubles, four triples, a home run and 28 RBI. Additionally, he showed some speed, swiping 10 bases in 14 opportunities. Following the regular season, Moniak participated in the Florida Instructional League and spent time at the Phillies' training facility in Clearwater, where he worked to add strength and muscle to his six-foot-two 185-pound frame. At the plate, Moniak, who was committed to play at UCLA prior to the 2016 draft, makes steady, hard contact. He is touted as a line drive hitter tha...
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