2018 Reading Fightin Phils Roster Released
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have announced the club's 2018 roster, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 25-man roster features five of the Phillies' top 30 prospects according to mlbpipeline.com, including pitcher JoJo Romero (no. 9), pitcher Franklyn Kilomé (no. 10),
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have announced the club's 2018 roster, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The 25-man roster features five of the Phillies' top 30 prospects according to mlbpipeline.com, including pitcher JoJo Romero (no. 9), pitcher Franklyn Kilomé (no. 10), pitcher Ranger Suárez (no. 12), pitcher Seranthony Domínguez (no. 13) and outfielder Cornelius Randolph (no. 18).
Reading's pitching staff will feature top 30 prospects JoJo Romero, Franklyn Kilome, Ranger Suarez and Seranthony Dominquez. Romero impressed in both Lakewood (A) and Clearwater (A+) going a combined 10-3 with a 2.16 ERA and 128 strikeouts in 129 innings pitched over 23 starts. He was named Mid-Season All-Star and Pitcher of the Week for Lakewood in 2017 while also being named an Organizational All-Star.
Kilome spent most of 2017 with Clearwater (A+), but did start five games for the Fightins. He went a combined 7-7 with a 2.83 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 127 innings pitched over 24 starts. The tenth ranked prospect held right handed hitters to a .237 batting average against and finished June with a 2.11 ERA.
Suarez, like Romero, split time with both Lakewood (A) and Clearwater (A+) going a combined 8-6 with a 2.57 ERA and 128 strikeouts in 122.2 innings pitched over 22 starts. Suarez was a Mid-Season All-Star for Williamsport (A-) in 2016 and was named Pitcher of the Week twice in 2017, once for Lakewood and once for Clearwater.
Dominguez spent all 2017 with Clearwater (A+) and will be coming out of the bullpen for the Fightins. He finished 2017 at a record of 4-4 with a 4.04 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 15 games (13 starts). He was named a Florida State League Mid-Season All-Star in 2017 for Clearwater (A+).
The rest of the pitching staff includes Harold Arauz , Trevor Bettencourt , Garrett Cleavinger , Edgar Garcia , Tyler Gilbert , Luke Leftwich , Seth McGarry and Jacob Waguespack . Aruaz pitched for Lakewood (A), Clearwater (A+) and Reading (AA), going a combined 5-6 with a 1.97 ERA and 93 strikeouts in 96 innings pitched over 29 games (6 starts). Bettencourt spent 2017 with Lakewood (A) and Clearwater (A+) going 5-2 with a 2.61 ERA, 77 strikeouts, 10 saves and 58.2 innings pitched in 41 games. Cleavinger is returning to Reading (AA) this year after going 2-4 with a 6.28 ERA, 59 strikeouts, 3 saves and 54 innings pitched in 27 games with the Fightins after being acquired from Baltimore. Edgar Garcia went 3-4 with a 4.47 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 27 games (15 starts) for Clearwater (A+) in 2017. Gilbert finished 1-6 with a 2.95 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 35 games (1 start) for the Threshers in 2017. Leftwich was also in Clearwater (A+) for 2017 and went 1-6 with a 2.70 ERA, 98 strikeouts and 8 saves in 42 games. McGarry was acquired from Pittsburgh and split the 2017 with Bradenton (A+) and Clearwater (A+), going 1-4 with a 2.32 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 44 games.
Waguespack returns to Reading (AA) after starting six games for the Fightins in 2017. Last season he pitched for Reading (AA) and Clearwater (A+). He went 9-7 with a 3.42 ERA, 108 strikeouts and 1 save in 31 games (16 starts).
First Baseman, Kyle Martin returns to Baseballtown for his second season. Martin hit 22 home runs and had 68 runs batted in while playing 123 games for Reading (AA) last season. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2015 draft by the Phillies. He ranked second on the Fightins Phils in home runs and first in runs batted in.
Malquin Canelo returns to Baseballtown for his second season. The shortstop played in 112 games with Reading (AA) last season. He had 22 doubles, 12 stolen bases, 34 runs batted in and 50 runs scored. He signed with the Phillies as an amateur free agent on 5/31/12.
Damek Tomscha will start the season in Reading this year after splitting the season between Clearwater (A+) and Baseballtown. Tomscha hit .307 with 11 home runs, 52 runs batted in, 16 doubles and 53 runs in 374 at-bats over 109 games with the Fightins and the Threshers. Tomscha was named an Organizational All-Star for the Phillies in 2015 and 2017.
Rounding up the Reading infield will be 2016 alum Zach Green plus newcomers Brendon Bednar, Emmanuel Marrero and Heiker Meneses . Green enters in what will be his second stint with the Fightin Phils. He spent 15 games last season with the team, hitting .222 with five runs batted in and two doubles. Bednar spent all of 2017 with Richmond (AA) and hit .280 with 34 runs batted in, 24 doubles and 54 runs over 117 games. Marrero gets the call-up from Clearwater (A+) where he hit .252 with 32 runs batted in, 11 stolen bases and 16 doubles. Meneses brings triple-A experience to the Fightins, as he played 68 games with Pawtucket (AAA) and hit .277 with 20 runs batted in, 11 stolen bases and 42 runs scored.
Backstops Deivi Grullon and Austin Bossart both return to Baseballtown. Grullon played in 71 games with the Threshers and 23 games with the Fightins last season. He hit .249 with 12 home runs, 37 runs batted in, 17 doubles and 41 runs between both Clearwater (A+) and Reading (AA). Bossart, who saw the bulk of his time in Clearwater (A+) and hit .245 with 18 runs batted in and 10 doubles between the Fightins and the Threshers.
Reading's outfield features an equal mix of returnees and newcomers. Cornelius Randolph spent all of 2017 with Clearwater (A+) where he hit .250 with 13 home runs, 55 runs batted in, 18 doubles and 47 runs. He was named a Baseball America Rookie All-Star and a Post-Season All-Star in 2015 with the Gulf Coast Phillies. In 2017 he was named a Rising Star for Glendale in the Arizona Fall League.
Jiandido Tromp , who was selected as an Eastern League Mid-Season All-Star and Player of the Week with Reading, returns where he led the Fightins with 31 doubles and finished tied for 2nd in runs batted in. He was signed by the Phillies as an amateur free agent on 8/8/11.
Zach Coppola returns after showcasing his ability to hit in 2017 after splitting the season with Clearwater (A+) and Reading (AA). He hit a combined .285 with 36 runs batted in, 39 stolen bases and 69 runs scored. Coppola finished first on the Fightins in stolen bases and 2nd in the Eastern League despite only playing in 85 games. Rounding out the outfield is new comer Jan Hernandez . Hernandez spent all of 2017 with Clearwater (A+) and hit .212 with 16 home runs, 35 runs batted in, 10 doubles and 42 runs scored.
Manager Greg Legg returns to the club for his fifth season as skipper. He managed Reading last season and 2002-2004. Joining Legg with be pitching Steve Schrenk, who is back for his fourth season in Reading. Hitting Coach Kevin Riggs and assistant coach Rico Brogna will also join the staff. Brogna returns for his second season (2002). Athletic trainer Mickey Kozack and strength and conditioning coach Mike Lidge round out the coaching staff.
America's Classic Ballpark is proud to be a part of Pennsylvania's Americana Region. Individual and season tickets for the 2018 season are available online at Fightins.com, by phone at 610-370-BALL, and in-person at FirstEnergy Stadium. Follow the Fightin Phils on Twitter at @ReadingFightins and like them on Facebook via www.facebook.com/fightins.
Fightin Phils Swept by SeaWolves in Thursday Doubleheader
BOX SCORE GAME ONE BOX SCORE GAME TWO (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (17-28) dropped both games of its doubleheader Thursday to the Erie SeaWolves (31-16), falling behind 2-1 in the series after winning the opener Tuesday morning. Game One: Chuck King — who entered off a career-best
Reading and Erie to Play Doubleheader Thursday May 29
(Reading, PA) - Following Wednesday's rain out, the Reading Fightin Phils and Erie SeaWolves will play a doubleheader on Thursday, May 29, with game one beginning at 4:45 p.m. Both games will be seven innings, and game two will begin approximately 30 minutes following game one, but not before 6:45
Tonight’s Reading Fightin Phils game has been officially postponed due to rain.
Tonight’s Reading Fightin Phils game has been officially postponed due to rain. Those with regularly purchased tickets dated for May 28, 2025 may exchange their tickets for seating of equal or lesser value for any remaining 2025 R-Phils regular season home game, based on availability. Exchanges of tickets can be
Fightin Phils Ride Stellar Pitching to Shutout Victory over SeaWolves in Series Opener
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (17-27) defeated the Erie SeaWolves (30-16) 1-0 Tuesday, taking the first of a six-game set. Reading’s pitching allowed just two hits — tying its least all season on April 9 — while recording its first shutout of the season. The SeaWolves
Reading Fightin Phils Welcome Erie SeaWolves to Town for Next Series
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, return home to take on the Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The six game series kicks off on Tuesday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m. and goes through Sunday, June 1. Tuesday, May 27 is
Ninth Inning Comeback Earns Series Finale Win for Fightin Phils
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - A 3-1 deficit in the ninth inning did not stop a late comeback for the Reading Fightin Phils (16-27) that earned them a 5-3 win in their series finale against the Portland Sea Dogs (24-18). In similar fashion to previous games in the series, the
Miller Extends Hit Streak to 10 Games as Reading Falls to Portland
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - The Reading Fightin Phils (15-27) fell to the Portland Sea Dogs (24-17) 4-1 during Saturday’s game in Delta Dental Park. The Portland Sea Dogs took the early lead in the bottom of the first inning. Zach Ehrhard walked, Max Ferguson singled and Blaze Jordan followed
Fightin Phils Blanked Friday Night in Portland
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - The Reading Fightin Phils (15-26) fell to the Portland Sea Dogs (23-17) 6-0 after a strong fifth inning by the Sea Dogs in game five of the series. Portland got themselves on the board first in the bottom of the first thanks to an RBI
Reading Falls to Portland in High Hitting Affair
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - While the Reading Fightin Phils (15-25) out-hit the the Portland Sea Dogs (22-17) during the fourth game of the series, it was not enough as the Sea Dogs got themselves the win on Thursday afternoon, 6-3. The Portland Sea Dogs took the early lead in
Strong Pitching and Timely Hits lead Reading to Doubleheader Sweep over Portland
BOX SCORE GAME ONE BOX SCORE GAME TWO (Portland, ME) - Dominant pitching and timely hits propelled the Reading Fightin Phils (15-24) to a doubleheader sweep over the Portland Sea Dogs (21-17) on Wednesday night from Delta Dental Park. Game One It was another strong outing on the mound for
Reading Falls to Portland in Game One Despite Outhitting Sea Dogs
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - A late rally wasn't enough for the Reading Fightin Phils (13-24), as they fell to the Portland Sea Dogs (21-15) 4-3 on Tuesday night at Delta Dental Park. Reading outhit Portland 9-3, but were unable to come away with the game-one victory. All the scoring
The Fightin Phils Earn First Series Win in Victory Over Fisher Cats
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (13-23) grabbed their first series win of the season after taking down the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (16-22) 6-5 in the sixth game of this weeks' series. The first inning started in very similar fashion to the previous games in this
Reading Fightin Phils Achieve Highest Single Game Attendance Since 2018 Season
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are excited to share that the official attendance of 9,691 fans on Saturday night is the largest single-game attendance at America's Classic Ballpark since the 2018 season. The last time a crowd larger than Saturday night's filled
Reading Winning Streak Snapped in Doubleheader Sweep
BOX SCORE GAME ONE BOX SCORE GAME TWO (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils’ (12-23) win streak came to an end on Saturday night as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (16-21) won both games of the doubleheader. The first game ended in a score 8-7 and the second came
Miller Homers and Moser Deals as Reading Wins Fourth Straight
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The winning streak for Reading Fightin Phils (12-21) extended to four after their win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (14-21) 3-2. It was all Reading in the first inning. Aidan Miller doubled and Hendry Mendez followed with a two-run home run which put the
Reading Rallies for Third Straight Win in Walk Off Fashion
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - It was a high-scoring affair as the Reading Fightin Phils (11-21) won it over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (14-20) 11-10 in their second walk off win of the season. The Fightin Phils came out swinging in the bottom of the first. Trent Farquhar started
Late Rally Fuels Fightin Phils to Series Opening Victory
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - A late comeback by the Reading Fightin Phils (10-21) pushed them to victory over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (15-18) 2-1 in the first game of the series. Yohendrick Pinango hit a lead-off home run on the first pitch to give the Fisher Cats the
Reading and New Hampshire to Play Doubleheader Saturday
(Reading, PA) - Following Tuesday's rain out between Reading and New Hampshire, the game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 4:45 p.m. Both games will be seven innings in length. Game two will begin approximately 30 minutes after game one, but
Today’s Reading Fightin Phils game has been officially postponed due to rain.
Today’s Reading Fightin Phils game has been officially postponed due to rain. Those with regularly purchased tickets dated for May 13, 2025 may exchange their tickets for seating of equal or lesser value for any remaining 2025 R-Phils regular season home game, based on availability. Exchanges of tickets can be
Reading Fightin Phils Take on New Hampshire as Fisher Cats Come to Town
(Reading, PA)- The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, for their first meeting of the 2025 season. Game one is set for Tuesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. and kicks off the six
Strong Days from Miller and Anthony Lead Reading to Sunday Win
BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - It was a strong outing on the mound as the series between the Reading Fightin Phils (9-21) and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (18-13) came to a close with the Figthin Phils taking the last game 3-2. The Rumble Ponies ended the series on top 3-2.
FirstEnergy Stadium Hosting BCIAA Baseball Semifinals Monday
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, and FirstEnergy Stadium, are excited to host the 2025 BCIAA Baseball Semifinals on Monday, May 12, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The semifinal matchups will showcase Governor Mifflin and Exeter, and the other matchup will be Wyomissing and Berks Catholic. Tickets to the game
Reading and Binghamton Split Doubleheader on Saturday
BOX SCORE 1 BOX SCORE 2 (Binghamton, NY) - The Reading Fightin Phils (8-21) split Saturday's doubleheader to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (18-12) at Mirabito Stadium. Reading won the first game 7-5, thanks to home runs from Trent Farquhar and Hendry Mendez. In the second game, Binghamton tossed a perfect
Reading and Binghamton Cancelled Friday Night
(Binghamton, NY) - Friday night's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Binghamton Rumble Ponies has been cancelled due to rain. The game will not be made up. The Fightin Phils return to the field on Saturday at 12 p.m. for a doubleheader against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. A video
Cabrera and Moore's Strong Nights Overshadowed by Second Straight Walk Off Defeat
BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - Despite a strong start on both sides, the Reading Fightin Phils (7-20) fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (17-11), 6-5, in the second walk-off win for the Rumble Ponies of the series. Jean Cabrera’s strong start to the game gave Reading time to settle in