Former Phillies Scout Hilton Richardson

May 17, 2019, 12:01 PM

Phillies No. 19 prospect Cole Irvin made his big league debut Sunday. Richardson talks the process of scouting Irvin, who once had the look of a first round pick before undergoing Tommy John surgery, how to trust what you see even when the velocity isn't there, convincing Phillies brass Irvin was worth going over slot in the fifth round of the draft, and plenty more. 

Phillies No. 19 prospect Cole Irvin made his big league debut Sunday. Richardson talks the process of scouting Irvin, who once had the look of a first round pick before undergoing Tommy John surgery, how to trust what you see even when the velocity isn't there, convincing Phillies brass Irvin was worth going over slot in the fifth round of the draft, and plenty more.