Phillies 1st Round Pick in '08 Heads Cutters 2009 Roster
Published on June 17, 2009 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release
The Philadelphia Phillies announced that infielder Anthony Hewitt will start the 2009 season with the Williamsport Crosscutters.
Hewitt, the Phillies 1st round pick in 2008 (24th overall) spent his first pro season with the GCL Phillies, helping them to the Gulf Coast Championship.
2009 draft picks include; RHP Joshua Zeid who was 6-0 with Tulane University in '09, RHP Austin Hyatt from the University of Alabama, and OF Jeremy Barnes who hit .353 with 15 home runs and 70 RBI's for Notre Dame in '09. In all, the Phillies have assigned 11 of their 50 selections to Williamsport thus far.
In addition, ten players on the opening day roster played together last season for the league champion Gulf Coast League Phillies.
The Cutters roster also includes seven pitchers who saw time with Williamsport in 2008 including; Spencer Arroyo, Freddy Ballestas, Jordan Ellis, Sean Grieve, Miguel Matos, Eryk McConnell, and Korey Noles. RHP Luke Wertz, who spent the '07 season in Williamsport and missed the entire â08 campaign after right shoulder surgery, is another veteran Cutters hurler.
Interesting bloodlines on the Cutters include; LHP Nicholas Hernandez from the University of Tulane whose uncle Angel Hernandez is a Major League umpire, RHP Jonathan Pettibone whose father Jay played for the Minnesota Twins. In addition, Hyatt's brother Jared plays in the Texas Rangers organization.
The Cutters open the â09 season on the road in State College on Friday, June 19th (ESPN 1050AM/104.1FM WLYC) with the home opener scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at 7:05pm against State College.
For information or to order tickets log on to www.crosscutters.com or call the Cutters Hotline at (570) 326-3389.
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