How he became a Phillie
Drafted by the Phillies in the 12th round of the 2007 Draft out of Skyline HS (Sammamish, WA).
2009 Season
Came into the season ranked as the 20th best prospect in the organization by Philly Baseball News... Started the season at Clearwater and went 1-9 with a 7.91 ERA in 13 starts before being dropped down to the Gulf Coast League on July 18.
2008 Season
Came into the season ranked as the 25th best prospect in the organization by Philly Baseball News... Jumped to short-season Lakewood to start the 2008 season and finished the year with an 11-4 record, thanks in part to winning his last five decisions of the season... His 11 wins were the most by any pitcher in the Phillies minor league system.
2007 Season
Signed late and pitched in just one game, throwing two perfect innings with one strikeout.
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