Phillip Diehl

Phillip Stewart Diehl (born July 16, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds.

For other people with similar names, see Philip Diehl.

Phillip Diehl
Diehl with the Louisville Bats in 2022
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1994-07-16) July 16, 1994
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 11, 2019, for the Colorado Rockies
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average9.47
Strikeouts15
Teams

Amateur career

Diehl attended Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.[1] In 2013, he enrolled at the University of Evansville and played college baseball for the Evansville Purple Aces.[2] Diehl transferred to Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Illinois, in 2014.[3] He then transferred to Louisiana Tech University and played college baseball for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in 2015 and 2016.[1] He missed the majority of the 2015 season with an arm injury.[1]

Professional career

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees selected Diehl in the 27th round of the 2016 MLB draft.[4] He signed with the Yankees for $50,000 rather than return to college, and was assigned to the Staten Island Yankees of the Class A-Short Season New York-Penn League.[5] He began the 2018 season with the Tampa Tarpons of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League and was promoted to the Trenton Thunder of the Class AA Eastern League.[6]

Colorado Rockies

On March 23, 2019, the Yankees traded Diehl to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for outfielder Mike Tauchman.[7] After the trade, he played for the Hartford Yard Goats, and the Albuquerque Isotopes.[8]

On June 10, 2019, his contract was selected and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time.[9] He made his debut on June 11 versus the Chicago Cubs, allowing two runs in one inning of relief.[10] On June 23, 2020, it was announced that Diehl had tested positive for COVID-19.[11] He returned in time for the start of summer camp on July 4.[12] In 2020, Diehl pitched six innings in as many games, allowing seven runs on seven hits for a 10.50 ERA with four strikeouts.[13]

On April 10, 2021, Diehl was designated for assignment after Alan Trejo was added to the roster.[14]

Cincinnati Reds

On April 14, 2021, Diehl was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.[15] On May 2, 2021, Diehl was designated for assignment by Cincinnati following the waiver claim of Ashton Goudeau.[16][17] On May 4, Diehl was outrighted to the Triple-A Louisville Bats.[18]

Diehl was assigned to Triple-A Louisville to begin the 2022 season. He recorded a 4.50 ERA and 0.75 WHIP in eight innings of work across eight relief appearances before he had his contract selected to Cincinnati's active roster on April 27, 2022.[19] On May 9, Diehl was designated for assignment by Cincinnati.[20] On May 12, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville.[21]

New York Mets

On July 28, 2022, the Reds traded Diehl and Tyler Naquin to the New York Mets for minor league prospects Jose Acuña and Hector Rodríguez.[22] Diehl made 13 appearances for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets to close out the year, but struggled to an 0–2 record and 8.27 ERA with nine strikeouts in 16+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency on October 9, 2022.

Cleveland Guardians

On February 7, 2023, Diehl signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians organization.[23] In 24 games for the Triple–A Columbus Clippers, he struggled to a 6.89 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 32+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 16, Diehl was released by Cleveland.[24]

References
  1. "Phillip Diehl posts about throwing Yankees star Aaron Judge sim game". Cincinnati.com. September 18, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  2. "Phillip Diehl Bio". gopurpleaces.com. Evansville Purple Aces. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  3. "Phillip Diehl is chosen for National Team". wvcwarriorathletics.com. July 9, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  4. "Three Tech pitchers selected in 2016 MLB Draft". Cincinnati.com. June 11, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  5. "Tech's Diehl to forgo senior season, sign with Yankees". Shreveporttimes.com. June 12, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  6. Miller, Sean (July 14, 2018). "Phillip Diehl gets his shot in Double A with Thunder". NJ.com. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  7. Newman, Kyle (March 23, 2019). "Rockies trade outfielder Mike Tauchman to Yankees for southpaw reliever". Denverpost.com. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  8. Kyle Newman (June 10, 2019). "Rockies call up southpaw reliever Phillip Diehl from Triple-A". Denver Post. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  9. RotoWire Staff (June 10, 2019). "Rockies' Phillip Diehl: Joins big club". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 10, 2019.
  10. Kyle Newman (June 11, 2019). "Rockies dominate Cubs behind Peter Lambert's strong home debut and potent bats". Denver Post. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
  11. Gardner, Steve. "Charlie Blackmon is one of three Colorado Rockies to test positive for coronavirus, per report". USA TODAY. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  12. "Rockies players report to Coors Field in better shape than expected, manager Bud Black says". The Denver Post. July 4, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
  13. Bradfield, Samantha (October 14, 2020). "Colorado Rockies player reviews: Tommy Doyle and Phillip Diehl had unique roles in the 2020 bullpen". Purple Row. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  14. Mark Polishuk (April 10, 2021). "Rockies Place Chris Owings On 10-Day IL, Designate Phillip Diehl, Select Alan Trejo". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  15. Steve Adams (April 14, 2021). "Reds Claim Phillip Diehl, Put Michael Lorenzen On 60-Day Injured List". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  16. "Major League Baseball Transactions | MLB.com". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  17. "Quick Hits: Cubs, Reds, Phillies".
  18. "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/4/21".
  19. "Reds' Phillip Diehl: Contract selected by Reds". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  20. "Reds' Phillip Diehl: Scrubbed from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  21. "Reds' Phillip Diehl: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  22. "Naquin trade presents Mets more lineup combos". MLB.com.
  23. "Guardians' Phillip Diehl: Lands NRI from Guardians". cbssports.com.
  24. "Phillip Diehl: Cut loose by Guardians". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
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