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Phillies Draft Spangler Despite Injury History | Philadelphia Phillies News
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The Phillies stunned everyone by drafting 18-year-old shortstop Tyler Spangler at 36, calling him a “total package” with Seager-like potential—despite missing his entire senior year due to a back injury. That’s odd, given they already have injured shortstop Aidan Miller. But scouting director Brian Barber insists Spangler’s cleared medically and expects him to play in the minors this year. A hazing scandal involving his high school team? Spangler had nothing to do with it. The Phillies have watched him for years and still believe he’s worth the premium price tag—even though he’s committed to Stanford and his draft stock took a hit.
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