Josh Stephen Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Joshua Michael Stephen
Born 09/22/1997 in Santa Ana, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School Mater Dei
Drafted in the 11th round (317th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016 (signed for $600,000).

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Stephen doesn't just hit, but that seems like all scouts want to talk about with the Southern California commit. He's a showcase veteran and a fixture in Mater Dei's lineup since his freshman year in 2013, when he helped the team win both USA Baseball's NHSI and the Boras Classic in California. Stephen committed to Southern California as a freshman and still could land with the Trojans, as his tools aside from his plus hitting ability don't wow scouts. He's an average runner who hustles and runs the bases smartly. His below-average arm likely profiles him as a left fielder if he's not able to stay in center field long-term, which is probable. His 6-foot, 185-pound frame produces mostly gap power rather, and his swing path is geared more to line drives and covering the plate rather than loft power. Stephen improved his stock with a sterling 2016 NHSI performance, and his line-drive bat could carry him into the first couple of rounds if he's signable.

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Stephen doesn't just hit, but that seems like all scouts want to talk about with the Southern California commit. He's a showcase veteran and a fixture in Mater Dei's lineup since his freshman year in 2013, when he helped the team win both USA Baseball's NHSI and the Boras Classic in California. Stephen committed to Southern California as a freshman and still could land with the Trojans, as his tools aside from his plus hitting ability don't wow scouts. He's an average runner who hustles and runs the bases smartly. His below-average arm likely profiles him as a left fielder if he's not able to stay in center field long-term, which is probable. His 6-foot, 185-pound frame produces mostly gap power rather, and his swing path is geared more to line drives and covering the plate rather than loft power. Stephen improved his stock with a sterling 2016 NHSI performance, and his line-drive bat could carry him into the first couple of rounds if he's signable.

LF Josh Stephen elected free agency.
LF Josh Stephen roster status changed by Reading Fightin Phils.
Reading Fightin Phils placed LF Josh Stephen on the 60-day injured list.
LF Josh Stephen assigned to Reading Fightin Phils.
LF Josh Stephen assigned to Reading Fightin Phils from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
LF Josh Stephen assigned to Reading Fightin Phils.
LF Josh Stephen assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs from Phillies Alternate Training Site.
Phillies Organization activated LF Josh Stephen. ABS test.
Phillies Organization activated LF Josh Stephen. ABS test.
LF Josh Stephen assigned to Philadelphia Phillies.
LF Josh Stephen assigned to Scottsdale Scorpions.
LF Josh Stephen assigned to Reading Fightin Phils.
LF Josh Stephen assigned to Lakewood BlueClaws from Williamsport Crosscutters.
LF Josh Stephen assigned to Williamsport Crosscutters from GCL Phillies 1.
LF Josh Stephen assigned to GCL Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies signed OF Josh Stephen.