2017 Reading Fightin Phils Roster
Team Record: 72-68
Finished 3rd in the EL's East Division
Manager: Greg Legg (72-68)
Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
Ballpark: First Energy Stadium
Attendance: 411,698, Avg. 6,054 in 68 home dates
The Reading Fightin Phils of the Eastern League ended the 2017 season with a record of 72 wins and 68 losses, finishing third in the league's East Division.
The Fightin Phils scored 642 runs and allowed 600 runs. Mitch Walding led Reading with 25 home runs, while Scott Kingery, Kyle Martin and Jiandido Tromp each walloped 15 or more also. Kyle Martin drove in 68 runs. Carlos Tocci paced batters with significant playing time with a .307 average. Tyler Viza topped the squad with 10 wins and a team-best 5.24 ERA, best among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2017 Reading Fightin Phils who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Drew Anderson, Víctor Arano, Garrett Cleavinger, Austin Davis, Jerad Eickhoff, Thomas Eshelman, Zach Green, Deivy Grullón, Odúbel Herrera, Mario Hollands, Cole Irvin, Howie Kendrick, Franklyn Kilome, Scott Kingery, Brandon Leibrandt, Colton Murray, Daniel Nava, Yacksel Ríos, Brock Stassi, Jesen Therrien, Carlos Tocci, Vince Velasquez, Jacob Waguespack and Mitch Walding.
Greg Legg served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmel Águila | R | R | July 18, 1989 | 6'0" | 185 | Santa Cruz del Sur, CU |
| Drew Anderson | R | R | March 22, 1994 | 6'3" | 185 | Reno, NV US |
| Jose Antequera | R | R | August 1, 1995 | 5'10" | 160 | Cua, Miranda VE |
| Víctor Arano | R | R | February 7, 1995 | 6'2" | 200 | Cosamaloapan, Veracruz MX |
| Harold Arauz | R | R | May 29, 1995 | 6'2" | 185 | Chiriqui, PA |
| Tommy Bergjans | R | R | December 1, 1992 | 6'1" | 190 | Torrance, CA US |
| Austin Bossart | R | R | July 4, 1993 | 6'2" | 210 | Abilene, TX US |
| Aaron Brown | L | L | June 20, 1992 | 6'2" | 223 | West Hills, CA US |
| Derek Campbell | R | R | June 28, 1991 | 6'0" | 175 | Irvine, CA US |
| Malquin Canelo | R | R | September 5, 1994 | 5'10" | 156 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Ranfi Casimiro | R | R | July 16, 1992 | 6'8" | 200 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Garrett Cleavinger | R | L | April 23, 1994 | 6'1" | 210 | Lawrence, KS US |
| Zach Coppola | L | R | May 9, 1994 | 5'10" | 160 | Des Moines, IA US |
| Austin Davis | L | L | February 3, 1993 | 6'4" | 245 | Scottsdale, AZ US |
| Joey DeNato | L | L | March 17, 1992 | 5'10" | 175 | San Diego, CA US |
| Jerad Eickhoff | R | R | July 2, 1990 | 6'4" | 245 | Evansville, IN US |
| Thomas Eshelman | R | R | June 20, 1994 | 6'3" | 210 | Carlsbad, CA US |
| Joel Fisher | R | R | January 8, 1993 | 6'3" | 235 | Farmington Hills, MI US |
| Jorge Flores | R | R | November 25, 1991 | 5'5" | 160 | Ensenada, Baja California MX |
| Elniery García | L | L | December 24, 1994 | 6'0" | 155 | Cotui Santiago, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Zach Green | R | R | March 7, 1994 | 6'3" | 210 | Carmichael, CA US |
| Deivy Grullón | R | R | February 17, 1996 | 6'1" | 180 | Bonao, Monsenor Nouel DO |
| Odúbel Herrera | L | R | December 29, 1991 | 5'11" | 200 | San Jose, Zulia VE |
| Matt Hockenberry | R | R | August 30, 1991 | 6'3" | 220 | Hanover, PA US |
| Mario Hollands | L | L | August 26, 1988 | 6'5" | 230 | Oakland, CA US |
| Cole Irvin | L | L | January 31, 1994 | 6'4" | 180 | Anaheim, CA US |
| Howie Kendrick | R | R | July 12, 1983 | 5'11" | 220 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Franklyn Kilome | R | R | June 25, 1995 | 6'6" | 175 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Scott Kingery | R | R | April 29, 1994 | 5'10" | 180 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Brandon Leibrandt | L | L | December 13, 1992 | 6'4" | 190 | Alpharetta, GA US |
| Christian Marrero | L | L | July 30, 1986 | 6'1" | 185 | Miami, FL US |
| Kyle Martin | L | L | November 13, 1992 | 6'2" | 240 | Simpsonville, SC US |
| Harold Martinez | R | R | May 3, 1990 | 6'3" | 210 | Miami, FL US |
| Angelo Mora | S | R | February 25, 1993 | 5'11" | 150 | Loma de Cabrera, Dajabon DO |
| Colton Murray | R | R | April 22, 1990 | 6'0" | 195 | Overland Park, KS US |
| Daniel Nava | S | L | February 22, 1983 | 5'10" | 195 | Redwood City, CA US |
| Chace Numata | S | R | August 14, 1992 | 6'0" | 200 | Pearl City, HI US |
| Miguel Nunez | R | R | October 27, 1992 | 6'6" | 215 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Andrew Pullin | L | R | September 25, 1993 | 6'0" | 185 | Centralia, WA US |
| John Richy | R | R | July 28, 1992 | 6'4" | 215 | Golden, CO US |
| Nick Rickles | R | R | February 2, 1990 | 6'3" | 220 | Fort Lauderdale, FL US |
| Yacksel Ríos | R | R | June 27, 1993 | 6'3" | 215 | Caguas, PR |
| Alexis Rivero | R | R | October 18, 1994 | 6'0" | 180 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Herlis Rodriguez | L | L | June 10, 1994 | 6'0" | 170 | Colon, Tachira VE |
| Mario Sanchez | R | R | October 31, 1994 | 6'1" | 166 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Cord Sandberg | L | L | January 2, 1995 | 6'3" | 215 | Bradenton, FL US |
| Jeff Singer | L | L | September 13, 1993 | 6'0" | 200 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Drew Stankiewicz | L | R | June 18, 1993 | 5'10" | 160 | Columbus, OH US |
| Brock Stassi | L | L | August 7, 1989 | 6'2" | 190 | Sacramento, CA US |
| José Taveras | R | R | November 6, 1993 | 6'4" | 210 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jesen Therrien | R | R | March 18, 1993 | 6'3" | 221 | Montreal, QC CA |
| Alberto Tirado | R | R | December 10, 1994 | 6'0" | 180 | Nagua, DO |
| Carlos Tocci | R | R | August 23, 1995 | 6'2" | 160 | Maracay, Aragua VE |
| Damek Tomscha | R | R | August 27, 1991 | 6'2" | 200 | Sioux City, IA US |
| Jiandido Tromp | R | R | September 27, 1993 | 5'11" | 175 | Oranjestad Noord, AW |
| Vince Velasquez | R | R | June 7, 1992 | 6'3" | 205 | Montclair, CA US |
| Tyler Viza | R | R | October 21, 1994 | 6'3" | 170 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Jacob Waguespack | R | R | November 5, 1993 | 6'6" | 235 | Prairieville, LA US |
| Mitch Walding | L | R | September 10, 1992 | 6'3" | 190 | Lodi, CA US |
| Shane Watson | R | R | August 13, 1993 | 6'4" | 200 | Lakewood, CA US |
| Tom Windle | L | L | March 10, 1992 | 6'4" | 215 | Maple Grove, MN 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.
