R-Phils Jordan Whatcott Added to Eastern Division Roster
Published on July 3, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release
(Reading, Pa.)-- In conjunction with the Eastern League, the Reading Phillies have announced one change to the Eastern Division roster for the Baseballtown All-Star Classic. The Baseballtown All-Star Classic will be played at FirstEnergy Stadium on Wednesday, July 11 at 7:05 p.m.
Reading Phillies right-handed relief pitcher Jordan Whatcott has been added to the Eastern Division roster. Whatcott takes the place of Reading right-handed reliever Justin Friend, who was promoted to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs of the Triple-A International League on June 30th.
This season, Whatcott is 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA with one save since joining the Reading Phillies on April 25. In 15 appearances as a reliever, Whatcott is 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 24 innings pitched. He has also made four starts this year where the Arizona native is 0-1 with a 4.80 ERA.
Tickets for the Baseballtown All-Star Classic and its events can be purchased online at www.RPhils.com, by phone at 610-370-BALL, and in person at the R-Phils Ticket Office at FirstEnergy Stadium.
The Baseballtown-All Star Classic is proudly sponsored by All-Star Distributing, Crowne Plaza Reading, Susquehanna Bank, Betty's Salads, READING AIR, Y102 Rock Hits, Penske, Service Electric, 830 AM WEEU, VF Outlet, Comcast SportsNet, 69 News Berks Edition, The Works Wyomissing, and the Reading Eagle.
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