Phil Stockman

Infobox MLB player


width = 150
name = Phil Stockman
team = Atlanta Braves
number = 54
position = Relief pitcher
birthdate = birth date and age|1980|1|25
birthplace = Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
bats = Right
throws = Right
debutdate = June 15
debutyear = 2006
debutteam = Atlanta Braves
statyear = 2008 season
stat1label = Win-Loss
stat1value = 0-0
stat2label = Earned run average
stat2value = 0.79
stat3label = Strikeouts
stat3value = 13
teams =
*Atlanta Braves (by|2006, by|2008-present)

Phillip Matthew Stockman (born January 25, 1980 in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball, currently a member of the Atlanta Braves. He made his MLB debut on June 15, 2006.

Amateur career

Stockman is a graduate of Beenleigh State High School in Brisbane, Australia, and he has represented that country as a member of Australia's national baseball team. While with the team, Stockman won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics, and he was also a participant in the 2006 World Baseball Classic.

Professional career

Originally signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, Stockman was a Texas League All-Star in 2003, while working as a starting pitcher for the El Paso Diablos. He signed with the Braves as a six-year minor league free agent in 2006, and earned a midseason promotion to the majors.On May 16, 2008 Stockman was called up to the major leagues and pitched 1 scoreless inning of relief against Oakland on May 17.

External links

* [http://tsf.waymoresports.thestar.com/thestar/baseball/player.cgi?4497 Stockman's minor league statistics] at The Toronto Star
* [http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/player.jsp?player_id=430666 Stockman's player page] at MLB.com