How he became a Phillie
Signed as an amateur free agent in 2006 out of the Dominican Republic.
2009 Season
Came into the season ranked as the 52nd best prospect in the Phillies organization by Philly Baseball News... Named the Phillies Pitcher of the Week for April 9-19 (In 2 starts, 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 12 innings, 10 hits, 3 walks, 9 strikeouts. Pitched 5 shutout innings in April 13 start and 7 shutout innings six days later.)... Was also honored by the Phillies as the organization's Pitcher of the Month for April... Named the Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 8-14... Flande was chosen to pitch for the World team in the Futures Game... Promoted to Double-A Reading on June 29 after going 7-1, 2.52 in 13 starts with the Threshers.
2008 Season
Pitched his first season in the United States in the Gulf Coast League and went 4-1, 2.19 in ten games (nine starts).
Prior history
Pitched two seasons in the Phillies Dominican Summer League program, going a combined 9-3, 2.23.
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