Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is returning to the starting lineup on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He missed the previous two games due to the opposing pitcher being left-handed. Marsh will be back in center field and batting seventh in the order for manager Rob Thomson.
Brandon Marsh is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB). Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Position: Outfielder (primarily Center Field)
- Team: Philadelphia Phillies
- Age: 26 (born December 18, 1997)
- Background: Played college baseball before being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 2nd round of the 2016 MLB Draft. Made his MLB debut in 2021 and was traded to the Phillies in 2022.
Before baseball took center stage, Marsh excelled in multiple sports at Buford High School. He even won a state championship. In 2016, a back injury sidelined him for his first year. He bounced back in 2017 and steadily climbed through the Angels’ minor league system. Particularly an impressive season in 2019.
When the pandemic shut down the minor leagues in 2020, Marsh kept honing his skills at an alternate training site. In 2021, injuries to key players opened the door for Marsh’s MLB debut. Though his start was shaky, he steadily improved his hitting throughout the season. He secured a spot on the Angels’ Opening Day roster in 2022, but was later traded to the Philadelphia Phillies where he currently plays.