SOUTH AFRICAN PHILLIPS STARTS YEAR IN DOUBLE-A
Source: American Association News
Phillips Could Become First South African Big-Leaguer While somewhat difficult to believe, a player who grew up in South Africa has never played in the major leagues. Anthony Phillips, an everyday infielder with last season’s powerful St. Paul Saints, is trying to change that situation. The 5-foot-9 switch-hitter is in the lineup daily for the Los Angeles Angels’ Double-A farm club, the Arkansas Travelers. “I do miss it (South Africa) but I mean this is my dream,” the recently-turned 26-year-old told KATV in North Little Rock. “I’m trying to play and chase and see what happens so I can’t really complain about it. I miss my family and all that but they know what I’m trying to do.” After hitting .269 in 91 games for the Saints, he is recovering from a slow start in the Texas League by lifting his average for 14 games to .190 by going 5-for-18 (.278) in the last six contests. Early Mound Work Good for Converted Outfielder Drew Muren hit .311 and .286 the last two seasons at Gary and Fargo, respectively, (he also played briefly for Sioux Falls), but after toiling five seasons in the minors the outfielder decided to see if he…
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