Aug
29
2012

Hamels Scratched, Phillies Prospect Tyler Cloyd To Make MLB Debut Against Mets

An article by Hojo's Mojo

Cole Hamels has been scratched from Wednesday night’s start against the Mets because of a stomach ailment, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki.

Phillies pitching prospect Tyler Cloyd will be called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to make tonight’s start against Matt Harvey and the Mets.

Yes, it’s finally happening.

Phillies fans have been asking for weeks when Cloyd, an 18th-round pick of the Phillies in the 2008 Draft, would make his debut. Clearly, the Phillies were not in a rush to promote him. But with Hamels dealing with a stomach illness and Cloyd already scheduled to pitch on Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, it became an easy solution to promote Cloyd.

The right-hander is 12-1 with a 2.35 ERA in 22 starts this season with Lehigh Valley, and 15-1 overall in the Minor Leagues this season.

Cloyd was recently named the International League’s pitcher of the month.

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4 Comments + Add Comment

Brendan August 29, 2012 at 2:06 pm

He’s a control artist and a Collin McHugh type pitcher.
Russell Zanca August 29, 2012 at 2:54 pm

Wow! Rather wish we were facing Hamels. These newbies always baffle the Mets. This kid’s stats are insane!
Des August 29, 2012 at 3:11 pm

A lot of Mets fans know Hamels can’t stomach the Mets. He’ll need a doctor’s note to get back into the dugout.

P.S.: Tyler Cloyd had a great 2012 WHIP at Lehigh Valley. In 142 innings, it was 1.007.
stick August 29, 2012 at 3:37 pm

yeah, hamels was just sick thinking about getting smacked around by the mets yet again.

at least this explains why Terry is going with a lefty heavy line-up.

Cloyd? I have seen him discussed in the paper a few times (I am near Philly, sadly). Definitely a Gee/Mchugh type. Not overpowering stuff, but lives on control and mixing up pitches. Certainly the type of guy that can put up good #s in the minors, but could be lit up in the majors.

heck, Schwinden and Hefner have put up big MiL #s too.

NL East Standings

Team	W	L	Pct.	GB
Braves	25	18	.581	-
Nationals	23	21	.523	2.5
Phillies	21	23	.477	4.5
Mets	17	24	.415	7.0
Marlins	12	32	.273	13.5

Last updated: 05/19/2013

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