Where Have You Gone, Greg Golson?

[jvett77]

He was billed as a “toolsy” outfielder when he was drafted out of John Connally High School in Austin, Texas by the Phillies with the 21st pick in the 2004 draft. But those tools never came together in the minors.

Over his career, Golson played in 40 games split between the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, and the New York Yankees. During that time, he compiled a slash line of .195/.214/.244. He is now playing independent baseball for the New Britain Bees where he has a slash line of .269/.374/.308. Not all prospects are meant for the majors, but at least Golson is still doing what he loves.

Other Phillies first round draft duds since 2000 include Kyle Drabek, 18th pick in the 2006 draft; Joe Savery, 18th pick in the 2007 draft; Anthony Hewitt, ss, 24th pick in the 2008 draft (it was discovered he couldn't hit nor field); Jesse Biddle, 27th pick out of Germantown High School in Philadelphia in 2010, now with PIT.

 

[NDIrishGuy]

Drabek got them Halladay. I consider that very successful.

 

[jvett77]

Drabek got them Halladay. I consider that very successful.

 

[Cedrique]

He was billed as a “toolsy” outfielder when he was drafted out of John Connally High School in Austin, Texas by the Phillies with the 21st pick in the 2004 draft. But those tools never came together in the minors.

Over his career, Golson played in 40 games split between the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, and the New York Yankees. During that time, he compiled a slash line of .195/.214/.244. He is now playing independent baseball for the New Britain Bees where he has a slash line of .269/.374/.308. Not all prospects are meant for the majors, but at least Golson is still doing what he loves.

Other Phillies first round draft duds since 2000 include Kyle Drabek, 18th pick in the 2006 draft; Joe Savery, 18th pick in the 2007 draft; Anthony Hewitt, ss, 24th pick in the 2008 draft (it was discovered he couldn't hit nor field); Jesse Biddle, 27th pick out of Germantown High School in Philadelphia in 2010, now with PIT.

I heard Golson opened up a bait and tackle store with Jeff Jackson and Eric Valent

 

[jvett77]

I heard Golson opened up a bait and tackle store with Jeff Jackson and Eric Valent

What a group! The writings on the wall if you only manage .189 in the Japanese league. Valent was one of those guys - hit 70 homers A thru AAA in 3 years then goes .098 in a brief stint with the Phils. I wonder who the fuck ruined him?

 

[Retroram52]

The Anti-Mr Baseball eh, jvett?

 

[northeastphillyguy]

What a group! The writings on the wall if you only manage .189 in the Japanese league. Valent was one of those guys - hit 70 homers A thru AAA in 3 years then goes .098 in a brief stint with the Phils. I wonder who the fuck ruined him?

Valent had a good year with the Mets in 2004. Hit 13 Home runs in 270 at bats. But in 2005 the Mets used him strictly as a pinch hitter. Eventually bench rot took its course.

 

[jvett77]

The Anti-Mr Baseball eh, jvett?

Well, no, it is in fact unfortunate that some players can't catch on right away, and when they don't, must be cut because the goal is to win and baseball is a business. The Phillies have been extremely liberal in giving guys like Burris, Hunter, Bourjos, Susdorf, Macdonald, Parades, Valent, etc., a shot at making it, while delaying more qualified talent in the minors. If all player candidates were played everyday for a few months at the MLB level, fans would stop coming to the park. The cruel truth.

 

[Retroram52]

Indeed. I was just poking fun at the Phillies because they are so slow or inept at finding talented players and promoting players who are not giving them a chance when they should be finding talent and adding them to the appropriate rosters.

 

[jvett77]

Yeah, I didn't think you were extremely disappointed in the Phils not being more patient with Valent and Jackson. At first you had me worried. lol.