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Herbert Iser, image- MiLB.com Herbert Iser would have already taken strides toward becoming a citizen of the United States if it wasn't for the Phillies drafting him a couple of months ago. The talented backstop was hopeful to make progress in that regard, but signed his first professional contract after he was selected in the 23rd round in this year's amateur draft got in the way. "I was in the process, but being drafted and all that stuff, I couldn't make it to the appointment I had, so hopefully in the off-season, maybe, I'll be a dual citizen with Jamaica and America," Iser said in a recent phone interview. A Citizen of Jamaica, currently, Iser's family has a remarkable background.  Not wanting to live under a dictatorship, Iser's parents, Alfredo Iser and Maria Olivero, fled Cuba for more favorable conditions in Jamaica in 1996.  A year and a half later, Herbert was born, named after his father's employer, Jamaican Minister of ...

HELP SUPPORT CONTENT LIKE THIS AND KEEP IT COMING ALL SEASON LONG BY BECOMING A PATRON!  Get early access to my posts and EXCLUSIVE interviews- https://www.patreon.com/phoulballz Andrew Schultz, image- Jay Floyd Taken with the Phillies sixth round pick in this year's draft, righty reliever Andrew Schultz is off to a good start in his professional career. The Tennessee product quickly signed with the Phillies last month and promptly made his professional debut in the Gulf Coast League.  After putting his considerable velocity, which steadily clocks in the upper 90's, the organization promoted the six-foot-four 190-pounder to Class A Lakewood. In 26 outings this year as a junior with the Vols, the 21-year-old tossed 25 innings, recording a 3-1 record, two saves, a 3.24 ERA and a 14.0 K/9 mark. Outside of a troublesome debut with Lakewood, Schultz has looked impressive in the initial weeks of his professional career. Recently, I spoke with Schultz about his roug...

Here is a quick rundown of the Phillies' activity on day two of this year's MLB draft... With the 91 st overall pick in the draft, the Phillies selected shortstop Jamari Baylor.  The righty hitting high school senior out of Benedictine School in Virginia he is scouted as a five-tool player. In his scholastic season this year, Baylor sported a .412 batting average with seven home runs and 21 RBI, per Richmond.com . Reportedly, Baylor worked out for the Phillies and the Nationals last week.  The 18-year-old looks to have a strong build and is listed at five-feet-11, 190 pounds.  He is a Louisburg College commit, but has expressed interest in playing professionally. In the 4 th round, the Phillies chose Erik Miller, a lefty pitcher, with the 120 th pick in the draft.  Miller, a junior at Stanford, tallied an 8-2 record with a 3.15 ERA and 10.9 K/9 mark in 15 starts.  Miller is listed at six-foot-five, 240 pounds.  The 21-year-old was previou...

Bryson Stott, image- UNLVRebels.com With the 14th overall selection in the 2019 MLB amateur draft, the Phillies selected lefty batting shortstop Bryson Stott. Stott, a UNLV junior, is listed at six-foot-three and 200 pounds.  In 58 games this year in the college season, he posted a .356 average with 10 home runs, 36 RBI and 16 steals. Additionally, he boasted a .486 on base percentage. Plate discipline is said to be a feature quality for the talented youngster, who can work the count and hit to all fields.   Defensively, Stott is said to possess outstanding range and has a strong arm.  He has the skills to stay on the left side of the infield. The selection of Stott marks the fifth straight year the Phils have selected an offensive player with their top pick. A native of Las Vegas, Stott's father Derek played football at UNLV in the late '80's and early '90's. The Phillies were represented in New Jersey at the MLB draft by former pitcher Tommy Gree...