Friday, January 24, 2025

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

2024 Chachi #38 Weston Wilson / 2024 Chachi #40 Bryce Harper HL

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