The latest from the off-season: Fall/winter ball stats and more

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In the Dominican Winter League thus far, catcher Deivy Grullon and shortstop Malquin Canelo have each posted a .143 batting average in four games for their respective teams.

In the Arizona Fall League, where Phils prospects are playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions, corner infielder Alec Bohm is sporting a .361 batting average with a pair of homers, nine RBI and five walks in 19 contests.

Righty pitcher Spencer Howard has notched a 1-1 record with a 2.11 ERA and an 11.4 K/9 mark in six starts.

In eight appearances left-hander JoJo Romero has posted a 1-0 record, a 0.84 ERA and a .158 batting average against with the Scorpions.

Through four starts righty Connor Seabold is 1-0 with a 1.06 ERA while striking out 22 and walking three over 17 innings pitched.

Outfielder Mickey Moniak sports a .186 batting average with four doubles, two triples, five RBI as well as three steals in 17 games.

Infielder Jose Gomez is batting .091 with an RBI in six games since joining Scottsdale as a replacement for Nick Maton who left the team weeks ago for an undisclosed reason.

In 10 games outfielder Josh Stephen is batting .212 with a triples and two RBI.

Lefty reliever Zach Warren has no decisions, a save, a 3.86 ERA and a .063 batting average against in five outings.

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