Phillip Ervin
Phillip Ervin | |
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Charleston Dirty Birds – No. 6 | |
Outfielder | |
Born: Mobile, Alabama, U.S. | July 15, 1992|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 22, 2017, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
MLB statistics (through 2020 season) | |
Batting average | .247 |
Home runs | 17 |
Runs batted in | 68 |
Teams | |
Phillip S. Ervin (born July 15, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Prior to playing professionally, Ervin attended Samford University, where he played college baseball for the Bulldogs. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners.
Ervin starred in baseball for
Amateur career
Ervin attended
As a freshman at Samford University in 2011, Ervin had a .371
As a sophomore in 2012, Ervin batted .327 with a .519 SLG, 10 home runs, and 52 RBIs. He was again named first team All-SoCon.[9] Ervin and the Bulldogs broke the school record for wins yet again with 41 and earned their first berth in the NCAA Division I baseball tournament in school history. That summer, Ervin played collegiate summer baseball for the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was named the league's most valuable player after batting .331 with 31 RBIs and 29 runs scored.[10][11]
In the 2013 season as a junior, Ervin lead the Bulldogs in runs scored, stolen bases and on-base percentage. He was named the preseason SoCon Player of the Year and preseason first team All-American by Baseball America.[12] Following the season, Ervin was named a Perfect Game Second Team All-American[13] and a Third Team All-American by Baseball America.
Professional career
Draft and minor leagues
The Cincinnati Reds chose Ervin with the twenty-seventh pick of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[14][15] This choice was surprising as the Reds were expected to select a pitcher. The Reds signed Ervin to a contract with a $1,812,400 signing bonus.[16]
Ervin began his professional career with the
Ervin worked with
On November 18, 2016, the Reds added Ervin to their
Cincinnati Reds
2017 season
He began the 2017 season with the
2018 season
To begin 2018, Ervin won a roster spot as the Reds' fifth outfielder on Opening Day.[35] On April 26, he was optioned back to Louisville.[36] Ervin had a brief 3 day call up with the Reds in June before returning to Louisville again on June 24. On July 20, Ervin was called up to replace an injured Scott Schebler.[37] On August 17, 2018, he recorded his first career walk off hit with a walk off home run off Ray Black of the San Francisco Giants.[38] Ervin finished the regular season with a .252 average, 7 home runs, and 31 RBIs
2019 season
Unlike 2018, Ervin did not make the club's Opening Day roster. He got his first of many call-ups of the year on April 23, 2019, to replace Matt Kemp who recently hit the DL.[39] Despite not receiving much regular playing time with the big league club, Ervin enjoyed a career best year. He slashed career bests .271/.331/.466 and set career highs in GP (94), XBH (25), and R (30). On July 13, 2019, Ervin went a perfect 6-for-6 with three RBI to become the first Reds player since Walker Cooper in 1949 to have six hits in a game.
2020 season
In his first 42 plate appearances of 2020, Ervin hit .086/.238/.086 with no home runs, which led to him being designated for assignment on August 28, 2020.[40]
Seattle Mariners
On September 3, 2020, Ervin was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.[41] On December 16, 2020, Ervin was designated for assignment following the signing of Keynan Middleton.[42]
Chicago Cubs
On December 22, 2020, Ervin was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.[43] On February 20, 2021, Ervin was designated for assignment by the Cubs after the signing of Jake Marisnick was made official.[44]
Atlanta Braves
On February 22, 2021, Ervin was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.[45] On March 27, 2021, Ervin was designated for assignment for the 4th time in the past 8 months.[46] On April 3, Ervin was outrighted to the alternate training site.[47]
Lexington Legends
On April 1, 2022, Ervin signed with the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[48] Ervin played in 109 games for Lexington, hitting .275/.397/.467 with 18 home runs, 59 RBI, and 33 stolen bases. He became a free agent following the season.
New Jersey Jackals
On April 13, 2023, Ervin signed with the New Jersey Jackals of the Frontier League.[49] In 46 games for the Jackals, Ervin hit .318/.438/.517 with 8 home runs, 38 RBI, and 14 stolen bases.
Charleston Dirty Birds
On March 9, 2024, Ervin,
References
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- ^ "Phillip Ervin's Football Stats". www.maxpreps.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ "On the mend: Leroy's Phillip Ervin bounces back from knee surgery to return to Bears' lineup". May 7, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Samford's Phillip Ervin, the state's top MLB Draft prospect, helped take Bulldogs to new levels". al.com. May 15, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ "Phillip Ervin Named To NCBWA Freshman All-America Team". www.samfordsports.com. Samford University. June 13, 2011. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
- ^ "SoCon Media Selects All-Conference Team". www.soconsports.com. Southern Conference. May 24, 2011. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ "Samford freshman Ervin leads Bulldogs to school-record 37 wins". June 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Phillip Ervin - Northwoods League". www.pointstreak.com. Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ "SoCon Baseball Coaches Select All-Conference Team". www.soconsports.com. Southern Conference. May 21, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ "Slugger Phil Ervin of Harwich named CCBL MVP". Capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ "#12 Phil Ervin". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ "Ervin, Pegler Headline Preseason All-SoCon Teams". www.soconsports.com. Southern Conference. February 7, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2018.
- ^ "Perfect Game Names Ervin All-American". www.samfordsports.com. Samford University. June 13, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ^ "Reds' first-round draft pick is Phillip Ervin of Samford". Archived from the original on June 9, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
- ^ "Outfielder from small school looks to be big player | reds.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. May 24, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ "Former Samford star Phillip Ervin signs with Cincinnati Reds, earns seven figures". al.com. June 10, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ^ B. J. Bethel (July 30, 2018). "First-rounder joins crowded Dragons outfield". www.daytondailynews.com. Dayton Daily News. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
- ^ "Phillip Ervin's early returns already impressing Cincinnati Reds | reds.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved January 4, 2014.
- ^ "Reds prospect Phil Ervin turns rough patch into learning experience". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Ervin powering back up with Tortugas". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ a b "Ervin stays hot with pair of homers for Daytona". Archived from the original on April 23, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Cincinnati Reds call up former Dayton Dragon Phillip Ervin". Archived from the original on April 23, 2017. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
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- ^ a b "Reds 2013 first-round pick Phillip Ervin unafraid of 'bust' label". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Peoria notes: Ervin having fun on the job". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Blue Wahoos' Philip Ervin named SL player of week". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Ervin Rare Combo of Power and Speed".
- ^ "Ervin goes deep twice in Bats' win". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Jesse Winker among 7 protected from Rule 5 draft". Retrieved April 23, 2017.
- ^ "Former Bullfrog Phil Ervin Debuts with the Reds". www.northwoodsleague.com. Northwoods League. April 22, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ Zach Buchanon (August 17, 2017). "Reds rookie Ervin gets first homer, but not the ball". www.cincinnati.com. USA Today. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
- ^ Inabinett, Mark (August 18, 2018). "Leroy's Phil Ervin has 'great feeling' after his first Major League start". www.al.com. Advanced Media LLC. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ Nick Vorholt (November 7, 2017). "Cincinnati Reds should move Scott Schebler to center field". www.blogredmachine.com. FanSide Inc. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ Gary Schatz (March 26, 2018). "Cincinnati Reds: Four players make Opening Day roster for first time". www.daytondailynews.com. Dayton Daily News. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ David Jablonski (April 26, 2018). "Cincinnati Reds: Versatile Herrera surprised by promotion". www.mydaytondailynews.com. Dayton Daily News. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ Doug Gray (July 20, 2018). "Cincinnati Reds call up Phillip Ervin". www.redsminorleagues.com. RedsMinorLeagues.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ Bob Nightengale (August 17, 2018). "Phillip Ervin's walk-off home run gives Cincinnati Reds a 2–1 victory over the San Francisco Giants". www.cincinnati.com. USA Today. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ Hal McCoy, Contributing Writer. "McCoy: Phillip Ervin next man up in Reds' outfield". daytondailynews. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "Reds Designate Phillip Ervin, Place Wade Miley on IL, Sign Jay Jackson". August 28, 2020.
- ^ "Mariners Claim Phil Ervin". September 3, 2020.
- ^ "Mariners Sign Keynan Middleton, Designate Phillip Ervin". December 16, 2020.
- ^ "Cubs Claim Phillip Ervin". December 22, 2020.
- ^ "Cubs Designate Phillip Ervin". February 20, 2021.
- ^ "Braves Claim Phillip Ervin off Waivers from Cubs". February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Braves Select Pablo Sandoval, Release Jake Lamb, Re-Sign Jason Kipnis". March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Braves Sign Yolmer Sanchez, Carl Edwards Jr., Jesse Biddle to Minor League Contracts". April 3, 2021.
- ^ @LexingtonLegend (April 1, 2022). "Another former-Red becomes a Legend!" (Tweet). Retrieved April 2, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "2023 Transactions".
- ^ "2024 Transactions". frontierleague.com. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Samford Bulldogs bio