Phils new centerfielder,,,
- Full Name: Ben Daniel Revere
- Born: 5/3/1988 in Atlanta, GA Bats/Throws: L/R HT: 5’9′ WT: 170 Debut: 9/7/2010 College: N/A
Phils get Revere from Twins for Worley, May
By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Phillies will not leave the Winter Meetings empty handed.
They have acquired center fielder Ben Revere in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. Right-hander Vance Worley and right-handed pitching prospect Trevor May are headed to Minnesota in the deal.
“Ben is an outstanding, young, controllable center fielder who fits nicely with our club,” Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said in a statement.
Revere hit .294 with 13 doubles, six triples, 32 RBIs, 40 stolen bases and 70 runs scored in 511 at-bats last season. He also carried a .333 on-base percentage and a .342 slugging percentage.
“Based on what’s available, [the Phillies] did all right,” one high-ranking American League executive said Thursday. “[Revere is] a solid average player. That’s how I look at him. He’s above average defensively. He can run. My biggest question, considering his size [5-foot-9, 170 pounds], is if he can play 145, 150 games. But he puts the ball in play better than I thought he would.”
CBSSports.com reported early Thursday that the Phillies had targeted Revere as an option in center field. Things clearly picked up, with Amaro and Pat Gillick holding separate conversations this morning with Twins general manager Terry Ryan.
The Phillies lose Worley, who projected to be their fourth or fifth starter. They also lost May, who was listed as their No. 2 overall prospect.
Because Revere is not yet eligible for salary arbitration, he comes relatively cheap, which would seem to allow the Phillies to continue to pursue a desperately needed corner outfielder with power. They are deep in negotiations with the Rangers for infielder Michael Young, who would play third base if he accepted a trade.
Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
BEN REVERE STATS SUMMARY
| G | AB | R | H | TB | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | IBB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEASON | 124 | 511 | 70 | 150 | 175 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 29 | 0 | 54 | 40 | 9 | .294 | .333 | .342 | ||
| MLB Totals | 254 | 989 | 127 | 275 | 319 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 64 | 57 | 1 | 100 | 74 | 19 | .278 | .319 | .323 | ||
| Minors Totals | 403 | 1584 | 240 | 517 | 640 | 50 | 29 | 5 | 158 | 122 | 3 | 143 | 160 | 56 | .326 | .383 | .404 |
| YEAR▲ | TEAM | LG | LEVEL | G | AB | R | H | TB | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | IBB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIN | AL | MLB | 13 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .179 | .233 | .179 | ||
| 2011 | MIN | AL | MLB | 117 | 450 | 56 | 120 | 139 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 30 | 26 | 1 | 41 | 34 | 9 | .267 | .310 | .309 | ||
| 2012 | MIN | AL | MLB | 124 | 511 | 70 | 150 | 175 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 29 | 0 | 54 | 40 | 9 | .294 | .333 | .342 | ||
| MLB Totals | MLB | 254 | 989 | 127 | 275 | 319 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 64 | 57 | 1 | 100 | 74 | 19 | .278 | .319 | .323 |
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