2024 Chachi #20 Connor Brogdon

#75 / Connor Michael Brogdon / Relief Pitcher

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'6"  Weight:  205
Opening Day Age:  29

Born:  January 29, 1995, Clovis, CA
Acquired:  Drafted by the Phillies in the 10th round of the 2017 amateur draft, June 13, 2017

Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2020-24; Los Angeles Dodgers 2024

Postseason Appearances:  Philadelphia Phillies 2022

One of the most consistent and important relievers during the Phillies march to the World Series in 2022, Connor Brogdon was used sparingly in 2023 and hardly at all in 2024.  The lanky pitcher won a spot on the team's opening day roster for the fourth straight season and was active for the first four games before being designated for assignment on April 2nd.  A spot on the 40-man roster was needed for Ricardo Pinto, signed late in the spring and deemed ready for the majors.  Brogdon appeared in three of the team's first four games, pitching to an 0-1 record with a 27.00 ERA.  He was the losing pitcher against the Reds on April 1st, giving up the winning runs in his last action with the Phillies.  Dealt to the Dodgers on April 6th for minor leaguer Benony Robles, Brogdon would pitch in just one game for Los Angeles, the eventual World Champions.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2021 Topps Update #US218
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2021
Favorite 2024 Card:  N/A
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  9 as of 12/21/24, none added in 2024

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2020 Chachi #39

2021 Chachi #22 
2022 Chachi #22

2023 Chachi #22

2024 Chachi #20

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2024 Chachi #19 Jose Alvarado / 2024 Chachi #21 Seranthony Dominguez

Game 4 - Quiet Bats and Brogdon Lead to Loss in Extras to Reds

2022 Choice Lehigh Valley
IronPigs #7

Reds 6, Phillies 3 (10 Innings)
Game 4 - Monday Night, April 1st in Philadelphia
Record - 1-3, Tied for 2nd Place, 2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  A lack of timely hitting and Connor Brogdon's relief work were the downfall for the Phillies in this 6-3 extra inning, series opening loss to the Reds.

What It Means:  If the rain stays away, the Phillies will attempt to even the series on Tuesday night.

What Happened:  The Phillies jumped to a 2-0 lead in the first when Kyle Schwarber singled, Trea Turner walked and Alec Bohm doubled them both home.  The offense was quiet for most of the rest of the night.

Cristopher Sanchez got the start and was working on a shutout until the sixth inning.  He departed with no outs and runners on first and second and then Jeff Hoffman allowed back-to-back singles to Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeimer Candelario, tying up the game.  Connor Brogdon entered in the 10th, allowing two straight walks which loaded the bases, given the ghost runner to start the inning at second.  Spencer Steer then hit a crushing grand slam to give the Reds a 6-2 lead.  The Phillies would score in the bottom of the 10th on an RBI infield single from Trea Turner, but it wasn't enough.

Featured Card:  Connor Brogdon, a key member of the Phillies bullpen when they went to the World Series in 2022, has struggled mightily the past two seasons.  He's got a 27.00 ERA through two innings pitched in three appearances so far this season, giving up runs in each outing.  Brogdon's time with the Phillies may be coming to a close, as he's expected to lose his roster spot once Orion Kerkering is activated from the Injured List.  This is his card from the 2022 IronPigs team set.

Field Report:  We enjoyed (?) this game from the Diamond Club, our first full family baseball outing of the season.  The wind and rain held off for the most part, and overall it was a fun night until the 10th inning.

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2023 Chachi #22 Connor Brogdon

#75

Connor Michael Brogdon
Relief Pitcher

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'6"  Weight:  205
Opening Day Age:  28

Born:  January 29, 1995, Clovis, CA
Acquired:  Drafted by the Phillies in the 10th round of the 2017 amateur draft, June 13, 2017

Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible 2024
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2020-2023

World Series Appearances:  Philadelphia Phillies 2022

Connor Brogdon made his debut with the Phillies during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, and he's been a regular contributor out of the club's bullpen ever since.  He appeared in a career-high 56 games in 2021, and 47 games in 2022.  He's on pace to have a career year in 2023, owning a 2.45 ERA through 23 games (as of Saturday).

In the 2022 postseason, Brogdon appeared in seven games overall, allowing two runs in 8 2/3 innings pitched.  He was fantastic in the World Series, making three relief appearances and not allowing a run in four innings while walking none and striking out seven.

2020 Chachi #39

2021 Chachi #22

2022 Chachi #22

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2021 Topps Update #US218
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2021
Newest Card Added to My Phillies Collection:  2022 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #7
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  7 as of 5/28/23.

Complete Chachi Checklist
2020 Chachi #39

2021 Chachi #22 
2022 Chachi #22

2023 Chachi #22

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2023 Chachi #21 Andrew Bellatti / 2023 Chachi #23 Gregory Soto

2022 Chachi #22 Connor Brogdon

#75
Connor Michael Brogdon
Relief Pitcher

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'6"  Weight:  205
Opening Day Age:  27
Born:  January 29, 1995, Clovis, CA
How Obtained:  Selected by the Phillies in the 10th round of the June 2017 amateur player draft
Contract Status: Arbitration eligbile in 2024, free agency eligible in 2027
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2020-

First Phillies Minor League Card:  2017 Choice Williamsport Crosscutters #4
First Phillies Card:  2021 Topps Update #US218
Newest Card Added:  2021 Topps Update #US218
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (1):  2021

5 - Brogdon baseball cards in my collection per The Phillies Room Checklist as of 5/9/22.

Complete Chachi Checklist
2020 Chachi #39

2021 Chachi #22
2022 Chachi #22

2021 Topps Update #US218

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2022 Chachi #21 Cristopher Sanchez / 2022 Chachi #23 Nick Nelson

2021 Chachi #22 Connor Brogdon

#75
Connor Michael Brogdon
Relief Pitcher

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'6"  Weight:  205
Opening Day Age:  26
Born:  January 29, 1995, Clovis, CA
How Obtained:  Selected by the Phillies in the 10th round of the June 2017 amateur player draft
Contract Status: Arbitration eligbile in 2024, free agency eligible in 2027
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2020-

First Phillies Card:  N/A
First Phillies Minor League Card:  2017 Choice Williamsport Crosscutters #4
First Phillies Team Issued Card:  N/A

Newest Card Added:  2019 Grandstand Clearwater Threshers #44

Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A

4 - Brogdon baseball cards in my collection per The Phillies Room Checklist as of 5/5/21.

Complete Chachi Checklist
2020 Chachi #39

2021 Chachi #22

Last season, Connor Brogdon impressed enough during spring training/Summer Camp to be among the first relievers recalled on August 11th when the team need to refresh its bullpen.  He's still working on his consistency, but he's developed into one of the relievers Joe Girardi first calls on in high-leverage situations.

I've only got four of his cards in my collection from four different Phillies minor league team sets from 2017, 2018 and 2019, and hopefully Topps notices him soon.

Wearing #75, he's the third player in team history to wear that number, joining the ranks of Jim Crowell (2004) and Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (2014).

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2020 Chachi #39 Connor Brogdon

#75
Connor Michael Brogdon
Relief Pitcher

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'6"  Weight:  205
Opening Day Age:  25
Born:  January 29, 1995, Clovis, CA
How Obtained:  Selected by the Phillies in the 10th round of the June 2017 amateur player draft
Major League Teams:  Philadelphia Phillies 2020

First Phillies Card:  N/A
First Phillies Minor League Card:  2017 Choice Williamsport Crosscutters #4
First Phillies Team Issued Card:  N/A

Newest Card Added:  2019 Grandstand Clearwater Threshers #44

Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A

4 - Brogdon baseball cards in my collection per The Phillies Room Checklist as of 8/12/20.

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2020 Chachi #39

Connor Brogdon impressed enough during spring training/Summer Camp to be among the first relievers recalled on August 11th when the team need to refresh its bullpen.

I've got four of his cards in my collection from four different Phillies minor league team sets from 2017, 2018 and 2019.

He has kept the #75 assigned to him in the spring, becoming the third player in team history to wear that number, joining the ranks of Jim Crowell (2004) and Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (2014).

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Game 19 - 2019 Grandstand Clearwater Threshers #44 Connor Brogdon

Red Sox 6, Phillies 3
Game 19 - Wednesday Afternoon, August 19th in Boston
Record - 9-10, 3rd Place, 2 games behind the Braves

One Sentence Summary:  The Phillies offense quieted down and Jake Arrieta had an erratic start in this 6-3 loss.

What It Means:  For the Red Sox, the win broke a nine-game losing streak.  For the Phillies, they'll try to get back on track with a double header in Buffalo against the Blue Jays on Thursday.

What Happened:  The Phillies quickly scored two runs in the first on a Phil Gosselin single and a Didi Gregorius sacrifice fly.  They then went hitless until Neil Walker doubled to start the seventh.  The offense had only three hits in the game.

Arrieta was wild, lasting 4 1/3 innings and giving up 4 runs on 5 hits and 4 walks.

Featured Card:  Not a whole lot of bright spots in this game for the Phillies, but reliever Connor Brogdon impressed with his one inning of scoreless relief in the eighth.  Brogdon relieved Ramon Rosso who had loaded the bases to start the inning and managed to retire the Red Sox without an inherited runner scoring.  That's pretty good for a pitcher who had a card in last year's Single-A Clearwater Threshers team set.

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15 Prospects Coming to Camp as Non-Roster Invitees

2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #1

2019 Grandstand Reading Fightin Phils #10

2019 R-Phils Phillies Top 25 Prospects #5

2019 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #10

2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #7

Right on schedule, the Phillies released a list of 15 prospects invited to camp as non-roster invitees.  These 15 join the list of the prior four (officially) announced invitees.  For this next batch, instead of listing out their last major baseball card appearance, I've listed their most recent card added to my collection as most of these guys are still waiting for their first major baseball card appearance.

For me, the two most interesting names on this list are Alec Bohm and Spencer Howard, as both have a realistic chance of contributing to the 2020 Phillies.  Bohm could be the team's regular third baseman at some point this upcoming season while Howard could find himself in the starting pitching rotation.

2019 Topps Heritage Minor League #27

2018 Choice Lakewood BlueClaws #13

2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #12

2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #13

2019 Grandstand Clearwater Threshers #6

Player (position) - 2019 Organization - Last Major Baseball Card Appearance

1.  Phil Gosselin (inf) - Phillies - 2017 Topps Heritage #135 (Diamondbacks)

2.  Josh Harrison (inf) - Tigers - 2019 Topps Heritage #552 (Tigers)

3.  Mikie Mahtook (of) - Tigers - 2019 Topps #477 (Tigers)

4.  Matt Szczur (of) - Diamondbacks - 2018 Topps Heritage #528 (Padres)

Player (position) - 2019 Organization - Last Card Added to Collection

5.  Alec Bohm (inf) - Phillies - 2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #1

6.  Connor Brogdon (rhp) - Phillies - 2019 Grandstand Clearwater Threshers #44

7.  Kyle Dohy (lhp) - Phillies - 2019 R-Phils Phillies Top 25 Prospects #5

8.  Tyler Gilbert (lhp) - Phillies - 2019 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #10
9.  Darick Hall (1b) - Phillies - 2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #7
10.  Spencer Howard (rhp) - Phillies - 2019 Topps Heritage Minor League #27
11.  Damon Jones (lhp) - Phillies - 2018 Choice Lakewood BlueClaws #13
12.  Henri Lartigue (c) - Phillies - 2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #12
13.  Austin Listi (1b-of) - Phillies - 2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #13
14.  Nick Maton (ss) - Phillies - 2019 Grandstand Clearwater Threshers #6
15.  Mickey Moniak (of) - Phillies - 2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #15
16.  Ramon Rosso (rhp) - Phillies - 2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #19
17.  Addison Russ (rhp) - Phillies - 2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #20
18.  Zach Warren (lhp) - Phillies - 2019 Grandstand Clearwater Threshers #33
19.  Luke Williams (inf-of) - Phillies - 2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #23

2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #15

2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #19

2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #20

2019 Grandstand Clearwater Threshers #33

2019 Choice Reading Fightin Phils #23