2008 Reading Phillies Roster
Team Record: 53-89
Finished 6th in the EL's Southern Division
Manager: P. J. Forbes (53-89)
Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Ballpark: First Energy Stadium
Attendance: 436,789, Avg. 6,423 in 68 home dates
The Reading Phillies of the Eastern League ended the 2008 season with a record of 53 wins and 89 losses, finishing sixth in the league's Southern Division.
The Phillies scored 644 runs and conceded 808 runs, most in the circuit. Neil Sellers led Reading with 19 home runs, while Jeremy Slayden and Brad Harman walloped 15 or more, too. Jeremy Slayden accounted for 81 RBI and topped hitters with significant playing time by hitting .298. Fabio Castro paced the team with 8 wins, and Carlos Carrasco registered a 4.33 earned run average, tops among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Players from the 2008 Reading Phillies who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Brett Myers, Jason Donald, Shane Victorino, R. J. Swindle, Pedro Feliz, Carlos Carrasco, Zack Segovia, Jason Kershner, Rich Thompson, Joe Valentine, Drew Carpenter, Brad Harman, Lou Marson, Antonio Bastardo, Tyson Brummett, Shane Youman, Fabio Castro, Sergio Escalona, Josh Outman, J. D. Durbin, Adam Eaton, Travis Dawkins, Joe Bisenius, Jason Anderson and Greg Golson.
P. J. Forbes served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anderson | L | R | June 9, 1979 | 6'0" | 188 | Danville, IL US |
| Luke Appert | L | R | July 14, 1980 | 5'10" | 200 | St. Paul, MN US |
| Antonio Bastardo | R | L | September 21, 1985 | 5'11" | 202 | Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor DO |
| Joe Bisenius | R | R | September 18, 1982 | 6'4" | 210 | Sioux City, IA US |
| Jake Blalock | R | R | August 6, 1983 | 6'4" | 205 | San Diego, CA US |
| Kip Bouknight | R | R | November 16, 1978 | 6'0" | 190 | Columbia, SC US |
| Tyson Brummett | R | R | August 15, 1984 | 6'0" | 185 | Columbus, MS US |
| Drew Carpenter | R | R | May 18, 1985 | 6'3" | 240 | Fairfield, CA US |
| Carlos Carrasco | R | R | March 21, 1987 | 6'4" | 224 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Fabio Castro | L | L | January 20, 1985 | 5'7" | 185 | Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi DO |
| Travis Dawkins | R | R | May 12, 1979 | 6'1" | 180 | Newberry, SC US |
| Jason Donald | R | R | September 4, 1984 | 6'1" | 195 | Fresno, CA US |
| J. D. Durbin | R | R | February 24, 1982 | 6'0" | 210 | Portland, OR US |
| Adam Eaton | R | R | November 23, 1977 | 6'2" | 190 | Seattle, WA US |
| Sergio Escalona | L | L | August 3, 1984 | 6'0" | 215 | El Tocuyo, Lara VE |
| Mike Eylward | R | R | September 28, 1979 | 6'2" | 210 | Clearwater, FL US |
| Pedro Feliz | R | R | April 27, 1975 | 6'1" | 210 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Edgar Garcia | R | R | September 20, 1987 | 6'2" | 217 | Las Matas de Farfan, San Juan DO |
| Greg Golson | R | R | September 17, 1985 | 5'11" | 190 | Austin, TX US |
| Orlando Guevara | R | R | September 13, 1983 | 6'1" | 175 | Guacara, Carabobo VE |
| Joey Hammond | R | R | October 27, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | Frederick, MD US |
| Brett Harker | R | R | July 9, 1984 | 6'3" | 185 | Fountain Inn, SC US |
| Brad Harman | R | R | November 19, 1985 | 6'1" | 195 | Melbourne, Victoria AU |
| Clay Harris | R | R | August 25, 1982 | 6'4" | 220 | Houston, TX US |
| Ron Hill | R | R | November 29, 1982 | 6'3" | 225 | Honolulu, HI US |
| Nate Johnson | R | R | January 13, 1982 | 6'1" | 210 | Oskaloosa, IA US |
| Jason Kershner | L | L | December 19, 1976 | 6'2" | 165 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Carlos Leon | S | R | August 31, 1979 | 5'10" | 181 | Cabimas, Zulia VE |
| Jason Mackintosh | R | L | July 2, 1980 | 6'0" | 205 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Tony Mansolino | R | R | September 28, 1982 | 6'1" | 190 | Newport Beach, CA US |
| Lou Marson | R | R | June 26, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Travis Minix | R | R | August 8, 1977 | 6'1" | 190 | Knox, IN US |
| Javon Moran | R | R | September 30, 1982 | 5'11" | 175 | Valdosta, GA US |
| Brett Myers | R | R | August 17, 1980 | 6'4" | 240 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Kevin Nelson | R | R | April 8, 1981 | 6'3" | 215 | Arlington Heights, IL US |
| Josh Outman | L | L | September 14, 1984 | 6'1" | 205 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Pat Overholt | R | R | February 8, 1984 | 6'0" | 190 | Salt Lake City, UT US |
| Justin Pope | S | R | November 8, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | West Palm Beach, FL US |
| Will Savage | R | R | August 25, 1984 | 6'4" | 210 | West Hills, CA US |
| Zack Segovia | R | R | April 11, 1983 | 6'2" | 245 | Dallas, TX US |
| Neil Sellers | R | R | April 3, 1982 | 6'0" | 195 | Robards, KY US |
| Jeremy Slayden | L | R | July 28, 1982 | 6'0" | 185 | Paducah, KY US |
| Michael Spidale | R | R | March 12, 1982 | 6'0" | 180 | Broadview, IL US |
| John Suomi | L | R | October 5, 1980 | 5'11" | 200 | Toronto, ON CA |
| R. J. Swindle | L | L | July 7, 1983 | 6'3" | 190 | Vancouver, BC CA |
| Juan Tejeda | R | R | January 26, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Tamboril, Santiago DO |
| Scott Thomas | L | R | March 21, 1985 | 5'11" | 205 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Rich Thompson | L | R | April 23, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Reading, PA US |
| John Urick | L | L | February 22, 1982 | 6'2" | 210 | Blue Springs, MO US |
| Joe Valentine | R | R | December 24, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Las Vegas, NV US |
| Shane Victorino | R | R | November 30, 1980 | 5'9" | 190 | Wailuku, HI US |
| Sam Walls | R | R | October 31, 1983 | 5'11" | 195 | Martinsburg, WV US |
| Shane Youman | L | L | October 11, 1979 | 6'4" | 220 | New Iberia, LA US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
