Scott Kingery is still in the Phillies organization, making noise in the minor leagues. The former top prospect has put together a red-hot month of April at the plate for Triple-A Lehigh Valley as he plays what could be his final season under contract for Philadelphia.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Scott Kingery was ready to be a free agent. After spending last season — the final guaranteed year of the six-year, $24 million contract he signed in 2018 before he ever played a major-league game — entirely in the minors, the utility man and former top prospect had figured his time in the Phillies organization was over.
The Philadelphia Phillies thought they might have gotten a potential franchise cornerstone when they took Scott Kingery in the second round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
Scott Kingery’s Philadelphia Phillies career appeared to be over on Nov. 3 when his $13 million club option for 2024. The option being declined triggered a $1 million buyout, which seemed destined to be Kingery’s parting gift after nearly a decade in the organization.
What started out as one of the most anticipated Phillies call-ups since Aaron Nola in 2015 has ended with a “best of luck” handshake and social media declination statement.
With the World Series officially in the books, the MLB offseason is starting to heat up as teams start making roster moves in preparation for next year.
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned infielder Scott Kingery. A once-promising prospect, Kingery has consistently failed to find success at the MLB level.
The start was encouraging for Scott Kingery. After a productive spring training at the plate, the former Philadelphia Phillies top prospect blasted two home runs in the first two games at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
It looked as if Scott Kingery had a good chance at earning a spot on the Philadelphia Phillies’ 26-man roster coming out of spring training. Ultimately he was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to be able to play every day.
While a strong spring wasn’t enough for Scott Kingery to make the Opening Day roster of the Philadelphia Phillies, the former top prospect continues to make his case to trade in his double-flapped Lehigh Valley IronPigs batting helmet for a single-flapped Major League one.
The Philadelphia Phillies finalized their 26-man roster on Monday. Jake Cave and Dalton Guthrie got the team’s final two bench positions unless a deal is made before Opening Day on Thursday.
The Phillies are set to announce their 2023 Opening Day roster on Monday. Before that happens, some final roster cuts were made. Infielders Scott Kingery, Jim Haley, Weston Wilson and catchers Aramis Garcia and John Hicks were reassigned to minor league camp.
Philadelphia Phillies former top prospect bust, Scott Kingery, is turning heads once again as a 28-year-old at spring training. Scott Kingery’s last impactful moment for the Philadelphia Phillies came nearly three years ago.
It’s hard not to root for Scott Kingery. He’s likable and friendly. Fans can relate to him because he would be hard to notice in a crowded mall. He's one of us.
Scott Kingery blasted a home run off Aaron Nola Thursday in live batting practice in Clearwater, Fla. This shouldn’t come as a total surprise. After all, Kingery’s potential was so strong that the Philadelphia Phillies signed him to a six-year, $24 million deal before he ever played one inning in Major League Baseball.
The Philadelphia Phillies were once so positive about Scott Kingery’s potential that they signed him to a six-year, $24 million deal before he ever played one inning in Major League Baseball.
On the latest Hittin’ Season podcast, why a former top prospect-turned-”bust” could make a comeback. In the end, Scott Kingery did not turn out to be a more talented Dustin Pedroia.
For the first time in what feels like a long time, Phillies fans are anxiously awaiting the start of Spring Training. This year has a different vibe around the club; only something that going to the World Series can bring to a fanbase.
SOMEONE has to write about them... In this series, we were determined to write something about each player that suited up for the Phillies in 2022. That means even those we have forgotten about, along with those that we wish to forget about.
Triple-A: Don't look now, but former Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Scott Kingery has begun to find his footing at the Triple-A level. It's been a hard season for Kingery.
We know you've heard this story before. No, the $24 million man hasn't put it all together. No he's not the future of this team, he never was going to be.
This marks yet another disappointing chapter in the story of Kingery and the Phils.
Once upon a time in a Phillies’ farm system not too long ago, sat their #3 prospect Scott Kingery. The year was 2017. Kingery was listed higher than any other 2nd base prospect.
Kapler was also ejected on Saturday against the Marlins, coincidentally on a play also involving Scott Kingery being hit.
Each offseason, all 30 MLB clubs try to outline a path for their organizations to be the last ones standing the following October. And while some teams
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