Phillies 6th Round pick Brandon Leibrandt has been on a roll recently which has started the round of questions about how good he can be, which ultimately end up on fastball velocity. Velocity is the most tangible and quantifiable aspect of a pitcher’s arsenal. Movement, command, and deception are all in the eye of the beholder and once we start talking secondary pitches the amateur eye is really out of its league. So we debate velocity and whether it is enough for a pitcher to survive in the major leagues (should the prospect in question survive the other levels in between them and their major league aspirations).
Phillies Sign Jason Zgardowski
According to Angelo State University (and the GCL Roster) the Phillies have signed Angelo State junior RHP Jason Zgardowski. Zgardowski went unsigned in the draft this past year, and had gone on to play in the Northwoods League this summer. He was selected to play in the Big League Dreams Showcase in Madison, WI (which … Read more
