Jan 22, 2025 · Orion Kerkering texted Jeff Hoffman shortly after he signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Blue Jays. Hoffman was one of the Phillies’ best relievers the past two years, consistently coming up big in hairy situations.

Jan 22, 2025 · For the first time since October, we hear from the Phillies reliever, coming off his first full time season in 2024.Orion Kerkering excited for evolving role in 2025 + what he learned from Jeff ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Another right-handed, high-leverage reliever the Phillies will rely on moving forward is Orion Kerkering. The 2022 fifth-round pick made 64 appearances and posted a 2.29 ERA last season. Among qualified relievers in the National League, only 10 had a higher wins above replacement, according to FanGraphs , than Kerkering (1.5) in 2024.

3 days ago · Perhaps no one is in for a greater role change than Orion Kerkering, their former star prospect who vaulted through their pipeline in 2023 and is seen as the Phillies' closer of the future ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Hoffman, 32, had taken a mentorship role for Kerkering ever since he made his MLB debut in September 2023. Kerkering, now 23, posted a 2.29 ERA last year in his first full major-league season and was called from the bullpen in various situations, including seven appearances in the ninth inning and two in extras.

4 days ago · Kerkering’s Ascendancy. Among the emerging talents poised to seize the opportunity is Orion Kerkering, a promising pitcher who rapidly ascended through the Phillies’ developmental ranks in 2023. Making his Major League debut towards the end of the previous season, Kerkering has since honed his skills at the highest level of competition.

Jan 21, 2025 · Phillies believe in Orion Kerkering's growth into a late-inning option. Entering his second full season with the Phillies' relief corps, Kerkering will need to be ready for added usage. His high ...