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

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2024 Chachi #61 Tyler Gilbert / 2024 Chachi #63 Aramis Garcia

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