Phillies #BackInTown for First Time in 2018 for Fan Events, January 15 - 19

MLK Day of Service to kick off week of player appearances throughout the Delaware Valley; Phillies' Gabe Kapler, Rhys Hoskins, Jerad Eickhoff, Nick Williams, Mark Leiter Jr., Mickey Morandini and broadcasters among lineup

January 11th, 2018

Starting on Monday, January 15, the Phillies are #BackInTown to take part in a fan-fueled week of events, including autograph signings and selfie opportunities, Minor League banquets, a free baseball clinic, Phanatic About Reading event, a Phillies College Winter Summit and more.
Among those taking part are Phillies manager Gabe Kapler, left fielder and first baseman Rhys Hoskins, pitcher Jerad Eickhoff, outfielder Nick Williams, pitcher Mark Leiter Jr., club ambassador Mickey Morandini and other special guests including the Phillie Phanatic and Phillies broadcasters.
This annual offseason visit to the Delaware Valley takes place with less than one month until pitchers and catchers report for spring training in Clearwater, Fla.
Fans are invited to share their photos from the various events with @Phillies using #BackInTown. For the most up-to-date event listings, please visit www.phillies.com/events.
PHILLIES #BACKINTOWN EVENTS
Monday, January 15
            MLK Day of Service Events:
Tuesday, January 16
Wednesday, January 17
Thursday, January 18
Friday, January 19

  • Nemours Lunch with the Phanatic; Plus, special guests Gabe Kapler, Mark Leiter Jr. and Nick Williams, 12 p.m. Anthony N. Fusco, Sr. Atrium at the Nemours/duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, De. Pediatric patients will be treated to fun major league activities with Gabe Kapler, Mark Leiter Jr. and Nick Williams and Phillies broadcasters Scott Franzke and Gregg Murphy. Children will try on players' uniforms at the Equipment Corner and put on some of the Phanatic's own outfits and props after taking a peek in the Phanatic's Closet. In addition to lunch, activities include face painters, crafts, a balloon artist, bean bag toss, a photo booth and prize wheel. The event will conclude with a Phanatic Dance Party with all family members, with music provided by DJ Timmy DeMoss.