The Phillies are zeroing in on a new pitcher, and they hope this acquisition does not mind getting hit around.
The team opened a search on opening day for a lefthander to throw batting practice, hoping to give its hitters a different pregame look from the cast of righthanded coaches who regularly toss in the cages. Manager Gabe Kapler, in a video posted to Twitter, said the Phillies were looking for someone to “deliver strikes to our men” and “be a strong cultural contributor.”
Hopeful lefthanders applied through the team’s website and were required to post a highlight reel to YouTube.