As the Phillies minor leaguers open up their spring training schedule against the Tigers on Tuesday in Clearwater, the team announced a slew of MiLB signings:
- Karl Ellison: Ellison, 26, is a former Vanderbilt Commodore. He had a .724 OPS in 2021 with Lake Erie in the Frontier League. Ellison will serve as catching depth in the minor leagues.
- Joe Genord: The first baseman Genord, 25, spent last season with the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones.
- Drew Maggi: Maggi, 32, is an 11-year minor league veteran who spent last season with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, posting a .