Tyler Knigge has been outstanding in the minors for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2012
23-year old righty reliever Tyler Knigge has been outstanding for the Phillies in the minors so far this year. Knigge has pitched in 52 games (0 starts) in A+AA-ball so far this year and he is 4-1 with 11 saves, a 1.52 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He has only given up 48 hits and 23 walks in 65 1/3 innings in the minors while whiffing 65 batters in the minors, which is impressive. Knigge has now pitched in 106 games (4 starts) in his first three years in the minors and he is 8-8 with 15 saves, a 2.96 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. He might get his first shot at the majors in September when rosters expand.