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Sunday, February 16, 2025

2024 Chachi Leftovers

2024 Chachi Almost #2
2024 Chachi Almost #3
2024 Chachi Almost #4
2024 Chachi Friendly Encounters #3

With pitchers and catchers having reported to Clearwater and only a matter of weeks to go before spring training games start, I wanted to clear out my draft folder and post a few lingering 2024 Chachi cards.  Before Christmas, I began posting cards from the 2024 Chachi set on a daily basis, wrapping up with card #64, Seth Johnson, on February 6th.  I start the process of creating Chachi cards this time each year, and as was the case with the players featured here, they did not actually suit up with the Phillies in 2024 and therefore weren't part of the official 2024 Chachi set.

Darick Hall (1b) - Hall played in 59 games with the Phillies between 2022 and 2023, and spent all of last season with the Triple-A IronPigs.  In December, he signed as a minor league free agent with the Pirates.

Rodolfo Castro (inf) - Castro lost the 2024 season to injuries, and he's back in camp with the Phillies in 2025 as a non-roster invitee.

Dylan Covey (rhp) - Covey and his beard made 28 appearances for the Phillies in 2023, making one start.  He too was hit by the injury bug in 2024, pitching in 18 games with three of the Phillies' minor league teams.  He was signed by the Mets on Halloween, placed on waivers on February 6th, and signed by the Braves on February 11th.

And finally, we met Jose Alvarado at an autograph signing at the Deptford Mall back in July.  Kody Clemens was also there and I briefly wrote about this poorly organized event here.

And with those three cards out of the way, and cleared from my draft folder, it's time to turn the page to the 2025 Chachi set!
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Thursday, February 6, 2025

2024 Chachi #64 Seth Johnson


#51 / Seth William Johnson / Starting Pitcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  205
Opening Day Age:  25
Born:  September 19, 1998, Concord, NC
Acquired:  Traded by the Baltimore Orioles with Moises Chace to the Phillies for Gregory Soto, July 30, 2024
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2028
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2024

Pitching prospect Seth Johnson came over to the Phillies in July as part of the return from the Orioles for beleaguered reliever Gregory Soto.  He pitched well in his seven minor league starts, earning a call-up to the Phillies on September 8th to make his big league debut against the Marlins.  It did go well.  Johnson was in trouble from the outset, and he'd depart the game in the middle of the third inning.  His final line for the day - nine runs on eight hits, including a home run, three walks and a 34.71 ERA.  He'll hopefully get a chance to bring that ERA down a bit with the Phillies in 2025.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2019 Bowman Draft #BD-90
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A
Favorite 2024 Card:  N/A
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  None as of 12/24/24, none added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #64

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Wednesday, February 5, 2025

2024 Chachi #63 Aramis Garcia


#41 / Aramis Michael Garcia / Catcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'2"  Weight:  228
Opening Day Age:  31
Born:  January 12, 1993, Hialeah, FL
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, February 16, 2023
Major League Teams:  San Francisco Giants 2018-19; Oakland Athletics 2021; Cincinnati Reds 2022; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Choice Lehigh Valley
IronPigs #4
With catcher J.T. Realmuto banged up and third string catcher Rafael Marchan also battling injuries, Aramis Garcia got the call to the Phillies on September 7th.  The veteran catcher would appear in three games, making two starts behind the plate on September 8th and 11th.  In his short time with the Phillies, he went hitless in seven at-bats, with three strikeouts.  Garcia became a minor league free agent following the season, and signed with the Diamondbacks on November 19th.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2014 Bowman Draft #DP50
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2019
Favorite/Only 2024 Card:  2024 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #4
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  2 as of 12/24/24, 1 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #63

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

2024 Chachi #62 Buddy Kennedy


#19 / Clifton Lewis Kennedy / Infield
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  5'10"  Weight:  190
Opening Day Age:  25
Born:  October 5, 1998, Millville, NJ
Acquired:  Purchased by the Phillies from the Detroit Tigers, June 7, 2024
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2028
Major League Teams:  Arizona Diamondbacks 2022-23; Detroit Tigers 2024; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

Millville's own Buddy Kennedy, grandson of former Phillies' third baseman Don Money, joined the Phillies organization in early June.  He was active for a pair of games August 26th and 27th, but didn't get any game action before being sent back down to Lehigh Valley.  Recalled again on September 6th, Kennedy would make his Phillies debut as a late inning defensive replacement at third base in a 16-2 win over the Marlins.  He'd start a game each at third base and second base over the final month of the season, contributing a clutch game-tying double against the Mets on September 15th in a game the Phillies would ultimately win.  In eight games with the Phillies, Kennedy batted .182 (2 for 11) with his one big double. 

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2022 Topps Now #375
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2023
Favorite 2024 Card:  N/A
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  None as of 12/24/24, none added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #62

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Monday, February 3, 2025

2024 Chachi #61 Tyler Gilbert


#40 / Tyler Gregory Gilbert / Relief Pitcher
Bats:  Left  Throws:  Left  Height:  6'3"  Weight:  223
Opening Day Age:  30
Born:  December 22, 1993, Santa Cruz, CA
Acquired:  Purchased by the Phillies from the Cincinnati Reds, May 7, 2024
Major League Teams:  Arizona Diamondbacks 2021-23; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

Originally drafted by the Phillies in 2015, Tyler Gilbert was dealt to the Dodgers on February 15, 2020 for Kyle Garlick.  In December 2020, he was selected by the Diamondbacks in the annual rule 5 draft, and he'd throw a no-hitter in his first major league start on August 14, 2021.  Gilbert came back to the Phillies in May, purchased from the Reds, and he'd spend most of the season with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs.  He was recalled on August 17th, taking the roster spot of Tyler Phillips, and Gilbert would have six relief appearances throughout August and September.  He had no record and a 3.24 ERA in 8 1/3 innings pitched.  Gilbert was designated for assignment on December 22nd to make room on the 40-man roster for new addition Jesus Luzardo.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2021 Topps Now #661
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2022
Favorite 2024 Card:  N/A
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  6 as of 12/24/24, none added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #61

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Sunday, February 2, 2025

2024 Chachi #59 Max Lazar


#60 / Max Lazar / Relief Pitcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  200
Opening Day Age:  24
Born:  June 3, 1999, Coral Springs, FL
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, December 8, 2023
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2028
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Choice Reading
Fightin Phils (1st Edition) #22
Max Lazar had his contract purchased from Lehigh Valley in early August, taking Kolby Allard's roster spot.  Lazar would make his big league debut the following night, retiring all four Diamondbacks' batters he faced on August 10th.  He'd pitch well throughout most of August, not allowing a run over his first seven appearances before giving up runs in his final four appearances of the season.  In those 11 games in August and September, Lazar had no record with a 4.61 ERA in 13 2/3 innings pitched.  He struck out nine and allowed a pair of walks.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2020 Topps Heritage Minor League #52
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A
Favorite/Only 2024 Card:  2024 Choice Reading Fightin Phils (1st Edition) #22
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  1 as of 12/24/24, 1 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #59

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Saturday, February 1, 2025

2024 Chachi #58 Cal Stevenson


#47 / Cal Stevenson / Outfield
Bats:  Left  Throws:  Left  Height:  5'9"  Weight:  175
Opening Day Age:  27
Born:  September 12, 1996, Fremont, CA
Acquired:  Selected off waivers by the Phillies from the San Francisco Giants, May 26, 2023
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2028
Major League Teams:  Oakland Athletics 2022; San Francisco Giants 2023; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Choice Lehigh Valley
IronPigs #13
Cal Stevenson had two different stints with the Phillies in 2024, one in August and a second in September, both times replacing an injured Austin Hays.  His biggest game of the season came on September 14th against the Mets, when Stevenson drove in a pair of runs and made a leaping catch in the outfield, stealing a home run from J.D. Martinez.  In 18 games with the Phillies, he batted .250 with three doubles and six RBIs.  The Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization were reportedly interested in signing Stevenson for 2025, but the Phillies nixed those talks and the outfielder will be in the mix for a bench spot this upcoming season.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2019 Topps Heritage Minor League #191
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A
Favorite/Only 2024 Card:  2024 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #13
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  3 as of 12/23/24, 1 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #58

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Friday, January 31, 2025

2024 Chachi #57 Tanner Banks


#58 / Tanner Pierce Banks / Relief Pitcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Left  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  205
Opening Day Age:  32
Born:  October 24, 1991, Riverton, UT
Acquired:  Traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Phillies for William Bergolla, July 30, 2024
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2026
Major League Teams:  Chicago White Sox 2022-24; Philadelphia Phillies 2024
Postseason Appearances:  Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Topps Update #US129
Tanner Banks was the other bullpen piece added at the trade deadline, along with Carlos Estevez.  I admittedly forgot sometimes he was on the team, as I don't remember him pitching in many high leverage situations.  But he did appear in 22 games overall, including as an opener for two innings against the Cubs on September 24th.  Banks was 0-1 with a 3.70 ERA in 24 1/3 innings pitched, and he'll likely be a member of the Phillies bullpen again in 2025.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2022 Topps Update #US146
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (2):  2022, 2024
Favorite/Only 2024 Card:  2024 Topps Update #US129
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  None as of 12/23/24, none added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #57

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Thursday, January 30, 2025

2024 Chachi #56 Carlos Estevez


#53 / Carlos Samuel Estevez / Relief Pitcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'6"  Weight:  277
Opening Day Age:  31
Born:  December 28, 1992, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Acquired:  Traded by the Los Angeles Angels to the Phillies for George Klassen and Sam Aldegheri, July 27, 2024
Major League Teams:  Colorado Rockies 2016-17, 2019-22; Los Angeles Angels 2023-24; Philadelphia Phillies 2024
Postseason Appearances:  Colorado Rockies 2017; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Topps Heritage #498
Former All-Star Carlos Estevez was acquired by the Phillies at the trade deadline and immediately given the club's closer role.  Manager Rob Thomson had been using a closer by committee approach throughout the season, with Jose Alvarado, Jeff Hoffman and Matt Strahm all getting save chances.  Estevez provided some stability in the bullpen in his short tenure with the Phillies, recording six saves in eight opportunities.  He was 3-2 with a 2.57 ERA in 20 appearances, striking out 18 and walking seven in 21 innings pitched.  His enduring legacy however will be the grand slam he surrendered to Francisco Lindor in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Mets, effectively ending the Phillies season in heartbreaking fashion.  The Mets would go on to win that game, 4-1, and advance to the NLCS.  Estevez is a free agent as of this writing in late December. 

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2016 Topps Heritage #647
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (2):  2023-24
Favorite 2024 Card:  2024 Topps Heritage #498
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  2 as of 12/23/24, 2 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #56
2024 Chachi #70 - NLDS Game 4

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

2024 Chachi #55 Kolby Allard


#49 / Kolby Kenneth Allard / Starting Pitcher
Bats:  Left  Throws:  Left  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  195
Opening Day Age:  26
Born:  August 13, 1997, Anaheim, CA
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, January 23, 2024
Major League Teams:  Atlanta Braves 2018; Texas Rangers 2019-22; Atlanta Braves 2023; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Topps Atlanta Braves #ATL-16
Late in the season, Kolby Allard helped to somewhat solidify the fifth starter's role, which had been a rotating door since Taijuan Walker's June exit.  Allard's four starts with the Phillies went four, five, five and three innings, respectively, faring slightly better than his predecessors in the role, Michael Mercado and Tyler Phillips.  Overall, Allard was 2-0 with a 5.00 ERA in seven games and 27 innings pitched.  Manager Rob Thomson thought enough of Allard's arsenal that he was added to the NLDS roster, but did not end up appearing in the four-game series.  Allard became a minor league free agent following the season.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2015 Bowman Draft #10
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (5):  2019-23
Favorite 2024 Card:  2024 Topps Atlanta Braves #ATL-17
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  1 as of 12/23/24, 1 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #55

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

2024 Chachi #54 Michael Rucker


#39 / Michael Patrick Rucker / Relief Pitcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  195
Opening Day Age:  29
Born:  April 27, 1994, Columbus, MS
Acquired:  Purchased by the Phillies from the Chicago Cubs, February 6, 2024
Major League Teams:  Chicago Cubs 2021-23

2024 Topps Update #US140
A spring training non-roster invitee, Michael Rucker began the season on the injured list for the Phillies.  He'd move to the 60-day injured list for a time and was activated on July 26th, taking the roster and bullpen spot vacated by Seranthony Dominguez, who had been dealt to the Orioles.  Rucker was on the Phillies active roster for three games, and while he may have warmed up in the bullpen, he never threw a pitch in any of those games.  He was sent back down to Lehigh Valley on July 29th following the acquisition of Carlos Estevez.  Rucker was designated for assignment on September 4th and claimed off waivers by the Nationals two days later.  Strangely enough, Topps decided to include a Photoshopped Rucker in its Update set, despite the pitcher never officially entering a game for the Phillies.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2023 Topps Chrome Platinum Anniversary #107
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2024
Favorite 2024 Card:  2024 Topps Update #US140
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  1 as of 12/23/24, 1 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #54

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Monday, January 27, 2025

2024 Chachi #53 Austin Hays


#9 / Austin Charles Bryan Hays / Left Field
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  5'11"  Weight:  200
Opening Day Age:  28
Born:  July 5, 1995, Daytona Beach, FL
Acquired:  Traded by the Baltimore Orioles to the Phillies for Seranthony Dominguez and Cristian Pache, July 26, 2024
Major League Teams:  Baltimore Orioles 2017, 2019-24; Philadelphia Phillies 2024
Postseason Appearances:  Baltimore Orioles 2023; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Topps Chrome
Update #USC32
Injuries and illness took a toll on Austin Hays following his acquisition from the Orioles in late July, and the left fielder ended up being a non-factor for the Phillies over the final months of the season and in the NLDS.  He went on the injured list for the first time on August 9th with a left hamstring strain.  Hays returned on August 27th, but went back on the injured list on September 7th, this time with a serious kidney infection.  Hays played in 22 games for the Phillies, batting .256 with a pair of home runs and six RBIs.  In the NLDS, Hays was 0 for 4 with three strikeouts against the Mets.  He was non-tendered by the Phillies on November 22nd, making him a free agent.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2017 Bowman Chrome Prospects #BCP224
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (6):  2018, 2020-24
Favorite 2024 Card:  2024 Topps Chrome Update #USC32
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  3 as of 12/23/24, 3 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #53

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Sunday, January 26, 2025

2024 Chachi #42 Tyler Phillips


#48 / Tyler Nicholas Phillips / Starting Pitcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'5"  Weight:  225
Opening Day Age:  26
Born:  October 27, 1997, Lumberton, NJ
Acquired:  Selected off waivers by the Phillies from the Texas Rangers, July 24, 2021
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2028
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Topps Now #479
Local product Tyler Phillips was recalled from Lehigh Valley on July 5th, and made his major league debut on July 7th, pitching four solid innings of relief against the Braves after Michael Mercado's early exit.  Phillips won his first start on July 13th and his second start on July 21st, throwing six shutout innings against the Pirates.  His next start, perhaps his career day, resulted in a shutout against the Guardians on July 27th in front of an appreciative and ecstatic Citizens Bank Park crowd.  Phillips became the first Phillies rookie to throw a shutout since Zach Eflin did it in 2016.  

Unfortunately, it was all downhill from there.  In his next four starts, Phillips allowed a combined 23 earned runs in 11 2/3 innings pitched for an unsightly 17.74 ERA.  Overall for his first year of action in the majors, he was 4-1 with a 6.87 ERA and one memorable shutout.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2019 Bowman Chrome Prospects Autographs #CPA-TP
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A
Favorite 2024 Card:  2024 Topps Now #479
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  6 as of 12/23/24, 5 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #42

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Friday, January 24, 2025

Game 64 - Phils, Harper Take London (Remastered)

Consider this the remastered version of the original June 8th game summary post, as I went back after the fact and decided Harper's British home run deserved its own highlight card in my 2024 Chachi set.

2024 Chachi #40

Phillies 7, Mets 2
Game 64 - Saturday Afternoon, June 8th in London
Record - 45-19, 1st Place, 9 games ahead of the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies and Bryce Harper took London by storm, with The Showman living up to his name with a big day at the plate.

What It Means:  This was fun to watch, although we quickly switched over to the Phillies radio broadcast to avoid the Fox announcers.  The Phillies had a contingent of former players on hand, and I spent Saturday morning following along with the events in London on social media.  This two-game series has the feel of an All-Star Weekend, except with the Phillies as the main characters and the Mets in town since the Phillies needed an opponent.

What Happened:  Ranger Suarez gave up a first inning run, but then settled down to pitch 5 2/3 innings while striking out six.  The win improved his record to 10-1.  The Phillies' offense seemed to struggle at first given the early evening sun glare, but once that went away, they jumped on Mets' starter Sean Manaea for six runs in the fourth inning.

Bryce Harper hit a solo home run to right to tie the game at 1-1, sliding into a football/soccer goal celebration as he returned to the Phillies dugout.  An RBI single followed from Edmundo Sosa to score Alec Bohm, and then Whit Merrifield hit a three-run home run to give the Phillies a 5-1 lead.  Cristian Pache doubled and Kyle Schwarber singled him home, chasing Manaea from the game.  Nick Castellanos capped the Phillies scoring with a solo home run to left in the eighth inning.

Featured Card:  Harper doubled in the first, becoming the first Phillies player with a hit in Europe.  His thrilling home run in the fourth will be replayed for years, and I'm waiting for the e-mail from Topps with the celebration image on an inevitable Topps Now card.  Here's a card with several symbols from the first time Philadelphia and England mixed things up.

Transaction:  The Phillies and Mets were both given an extra roster spot for this series, with the Phillies recalling Rafael Marchan (c).  Nick Nelson (rhp) and Darick Hall (1b) are also in London as a two-player taxi squad, just in case they're needed.
L to R: Ryan Howard, Carlos Ruiz, Shane Victorino, Jimmy Rollins,
Chase Utley and Cole Hamels

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2024 Chachi #39 Rafael Marchan


#13 / Rafael Alejandro Marchan / Catcher
Bats:  Both  Throws:  Right  Height:  5'9"  Weight:  170
Opening Day Age:  25
Born:  February 25, 1999, San Cristobal, Venezuela
How Obtained:  Signed by the Phillies as an amateur free agent, July 2, 2015
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2026
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2020-21, 2024

2024 Philadelphia Phillies Photocards
Injuries have hampered the one-time catching prospect's time in the majors, as has the reality the Phillies currently have one of the best catchers in baseball in J.T. Realmuto.  Rafael Marchan was recalled from Lehigh Valley on June 11th when Realmuto was placed on the injured list in need of right knee surgery.  Marchan and Garrett Stubbs bore the catching duties while the All-Star catcher was out, with Marchan getting 14 starts behind the plate.  His first action in the majors since 2021 came on June 12th.  Overall, Marchan batted .294 with three home runs and six RBIs in 17 games for the Phillies in 2024.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2021 Toppy Gypsy Queen #144
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2021
Favorite/Only 2024 Card:  2024 Philadelphia Phillies Photocards
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  12 as of 12/23/24, 1 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #39

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

2024 Topps #38 Weston Wilson


#37 / Weston Graham Wilson / Outfield
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'3"  Weight:  215
Opening Day Age:  29
Born:  September 11, 1994, High Point, NC
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, January 11, 2023
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2023-24
Postseason Appearances:  Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Topps Now #557
Weston Wilson played in 40 games for the Phillies in 2024, appearing at every position except catcher and shortstop.  He batted .284 with three home runs and 10 RBIs in his limited playing time as a super utility option.  One of those three home runs came on August 15th, when Wilson collected the 10th cycle in Phillies' history and became the first Phillies rookie to accomplish the feat.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2023 Topps Now #686
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2024
Favorite 2024 Card:  2024 Topps Now #557
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  9 as of 12/23/24, 6 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #38
2024 Chachi #60 - Cycle HL

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

2024 Chachi #37 David Dahl


#31 / David Martin Dahl / Outfield
Bats:  Left  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  197
Opening Day Age:  29
Born:  April 1, 1994, Birmingham, AL
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, February 19, 2024
Major League Teams:  Colorado Rockies 2016, 2018-20; Texas Rangers 2021; San Diego Padres 2023; Philadelphia Phillies 2024
Postseason Appearances:  Colorado Rockies 2018

2024 Choice Lehigh Valley
IronPigs #10
An All-Star with the Rockies in 2019, David Dahl came to spring training as a non-roster invitee and began the season with the Triple-A IronPigs.  He had his contract purchased on June 3rd when Brandon Marsh landed on the injured list with a hamstring injury.  Dahl's first game was probably also his best, as he was 2 for 3 with a solo home run that June 3rd, which also happened to be the night Rhys Hoskins returned to Philadelphia as a member of the Brewers.  Dahl made 16 starts for the Phillies in June (12 in left field, three at DH and one in right field) before being designated for assignment on July 9th.  He was briefly a free agent before re-signing and finishing the season with the IronPigs.  Dahl batted .207 with three home runs and eight RBIs in his 19 games with the Phillies.

Cool trivia:  Dahl wore #35 in spring training and for the first two weeks he was with the Phillies in early June.  Prior to Cole Hamels night on June 21st, even though the Phillies were not planning to retire Hamels' #35, Dahl respectfully switched his uniform number to #31.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2012 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects Draft Picks #BDP-P104
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (5):  2017-21
Favorite/Only 2024 Card:  2024 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #10
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  1 as of 12/22/24, 1 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #37

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

2024 Chachi #36 Jose Ruiz


#66 / Jose Rafael Ruiz / Relief Pitcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  245
Opening Day Age:  29
Born:  October 21, 1994, Guacara, Venezuela
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, November 28, 2023
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible, 2026
Major League Teams:  San Diego Padres 2017; Chicago White Sox 2018-23; Arizona Diamondbacks 2023; Philadelphia Phillies 2024
Postseason Appearances:  Chicago White Sox 2021; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Choice Lehigh Valley
IronPigs #26
A long-time former reliever for the White Sox, Jose Ruiz helped solidify the Phillies bullpen in 2024.  He took the place of an injured Yunior Marte on May 3rd, and never returned to Lehigh Valley.  Ruiz relieved in 52 games, putting him fifth on the list of most frequently used relievers by Rob Thomson, behind Jeff Hoffman, Matt Strahm, Jose Alvarado and Orion Kerkering.  Ruiz was 5-1 with a 3.71 ERA over 51 innings pitched and had a save.  He'll be back in the bullpen mix for 2025.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2019 Topps Total #436
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A
Favorite/Only 2024 Card:  2024 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #26
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  1 as of 12/22/24, 1 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #36

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