FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NOAH SONG
Phillies' Song reports to camp after Navy reserves transfer Phillies pitching prospect Noah Song was selected by Philadelphia in the Rule 5 Draft in December after the Red Sox left him unprotected.
Noah Song discharged by Navy, will report to Phillies spring training
Noah Song will show up to Phillies camp on Thursday after getting discharged from the Navy. Philadelphia selected Song in the Rule 5 Draft.FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Reporting to camp Song transferred his Naval service from active duty to selective reserves and is expected to report to Phillies camp Thursday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Even though Song hasn't pitched since the 2019 season while he completed a two-year commitment to the United States Naval Academy, the Phillies recognized enough potential in the 25-year-old right-hander to select him in the Rule 5 draft over the winter. He remains on the military list for the time being and doesn't count toward the Phillies' 40-man roster, but he'll need to be activated and added to the big club's 26-man Opening Day roster in order for Philadelphia to retain his rights. Though he dazzled during his limited sample of minor-league action four years ago -- he compiled a 1.06 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB in 17 innings of rookie ball -- Song's usage will likely be limited to lower-leverage relief situations in 2023 if the Phillies opt to keep him on the roster.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joining Phillies Song was selected by the Phillies with the 16th overall pick in the 2022 Rule 5 draft.
Impact Song is in the process of completing his two-year commitment to the United States Naval Academy and has been placed on the military list by the Phillies, so he won't count toward the team's 40-man roster. The right-hander is a talented prospect and posted a 1.06 ERA, 19:5 K:BB and 0.88 WHIP in 17 innings over seven starts in rookie ball in 2019, but it's not yet clear when he'll resume his career.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
