Richie Cortese

Richie Cortese is a 23-year-old RHP in the PHI organization, currently at the Low-A level. Across 12.2 innings, Richie has posted a 2.13 ERA with a 3.88 xFIP and 1.42 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 39.0% against a 20.3% walk rate, a 18.7% K-BB% and 16.6% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 88.6 mph (topping at 96.2) with +1.5" of induced vertical break and a -7.09° vertical approach angle.