Philip Pfeifer came from an elite program in Vanderbilt. During the 2013 season he was kicked off the team for failing a drug test. He missed the entire 2014 season and was allowed back on the squad for the 2015 season in which he posted 11 K/9 over 96 innings where he split time starting and closing games (9 starts and 5 saves). He was a pitcher that didn’t have any plus pitches and was known for his pitchabilty. It was enough to get him drafted in the 3rd round by the Dodgers as an under slot signing.