Tom

Windle

Windle recorded a lackluster 5.48 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 14/21 K/BB ratio across 23 innings at Triple-A Syracuse this season. The 29-year-old former second-round selection back in 2013 has yet to appear in the majors.

Windle, a 6-foot-4 left-hander, put up a 4.26 ERA and 51/32 K/BB ratio over 50 2/3 relief innings with the Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate in 2019. He’s best known as part of the return (along with Zach Eflin) from the Dodgers in the Jimmy Rollins deal in 2014. At this point, he’s just organizational depth.

Windle quieted Harrisburg with seven innings of two-hit ball. The left-hander finished with a season-best nine strikeouts. This outing represents a major improvement for Windle, who let up a combined 18 hits during his first two starts. The 23-year-old was acquired from the Dodgers this offseason as part of the Jimmy Rollins trade.

Windle also induced two double plays as part of his great outing, bouncing back from three straight rough outings. Windle has the potential of a #3 pitcher, but his below-average command could turn him into a hard-throwing reliever with a good slider and a show-me change-up. He was drafted in the second round of the 2013 draft out of the University of Minnesota.

Windle, a second-round pick in the 2013 Draft, holds a 3.82 ERA and 162/64 K/BB ratio over his first 193 professional innings. The left-hander has mid-rotation potential.