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.
What they're saying about Yohan Flande
"He doesn't waste anything. He gives you everything he's got. Some guys think that they leave everything on the field. This kid really does. Every pitch. If it's backing up a base or covering first, anything. He goes at it 100 percent. It's very impressive to watch." - Clearwater pitching coach Dave Lundquist.
"He's unbelievable. The way he structures his day. A lot of times I'll get with the younger guys and help them put routines together. But everything he does is down to a [routine]. He doesn't miss any detail. He's first one in, last one out." - Clearwater pitching coach Dave Lundquist.
"He's like the girl who sits right next to you in class that maybe you don't notice her right away, but then you start seeing that he just puts up good numbers every year. Other guys might be throwing 92 to 95, but he gets people out." - Phillies director of international scouting Sal Agostinelli.
What Flande says
"When I signed, I know I didn't sign for much. I was probably just expected to fill out a roster. But I like baseball and I thank God for the opportunity. So I'm going to work as hard as I can to be as good as I can."
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