Get to know every Philadelphia Phillies 2021 draft pick
Phillies Eleventh-Round Pick: Andrew Baker
The Phillies drafted a Baker and a Painter this year, and they’re both pitchers named Andrew.
After signing, Baker split his first professional season between FCL and Low-A Clearwater, pitching in nine games overall, including one start. His 13 earned runs allowed over 12 innings of work is less than ideal, though 10 of them came between two appearances in September.
Dreams to Reality • @Phillies pic.twitter.com/GGSdBGOPHY
— Andrew Baker (@bakeshow___) July 18, 2021
Phillies Twelfth-Round Pick: T.J. Rumfield
Rumfield has the distinction of being the only infielder the Phillies drafted this year. No joke: every other pick is either a pitcher or outfielder.
Of course, he was then traded to the Yankees along with LHP Joel Valdez for RHP Nick Nelson and catcher Donny Sands, making this an infielder-less class.
Phillies Thirteenth-Round Pick: Jared Carr
Outfielder Jared Carr impressed in his first minor-league season after being drafted by the Phillies. Over 32 games with Low-A Clearwater, he hit .277/.390/.455 with a .846 OPS, four doubles, a triple, four home runs, 18 runs scored, and 17 driven in. He also went 7-for-10 in stolen base attempts.
In this small sample size, his plate discipline appears to require some work, as he struck out 32 times in those 32 games. However, he did also draw 17 walks.
Phillies Fourteenth-Round Pick: Jose Valadez-Acuna
Jose Valadez-Acuna is reported to have some absolutely “filthy” pitches.
Check out the pitch sequencing from the Texas lefty, Jose Valadez-Acuna.
— Michael Marino (@MMarino31) October 2, 2020
90 & 91mph FBs followed by a beautiful 76mph CRV (2700rpm) for the K.
Absolutely filthy pitch that has improved all summer. More highlights of @JoseAcuna26’s start coming up.
@Program15BB @ftrstarsseries pic.twitter.com/LrTizBTMi5
However, the transactions already have him on a rehab assignment, so he has yet to make his professional debut.
Phillies Fifteenth-Round Pick: Matt Osterberg
Yet another pitcher, Matt Osterberg had a lot of college experience at St. Cloud State and in summer league before joining the Phillies.
He began his professional career with a scoreless appearance at FCL, but then spent the remainder of his first season with Clearwater. Over eight total appearances – including three starts and three games finished – he posted a 2.18 ERA, struck out 24 batters over 20 2/3 innings, and earned a save.