James McArthur #66

James Leonard McArthur…Married, wife’s name is Kate; has one daughter, Lennie James, and one son, Maddox Donald…2015 graduate of New Braunfels High School (TX)…Attended University of Mississippi…Signed by: Mike Stauffer.

2022

Began season with Reading (AA)...Was placed on the IL on 6/22 with a right posterior elbow impingement...On 6/29, was reinstated from the IL, recalled by the Phillies and placed on the 60-day IL for the remainder of the season with a right elbow stress reaction.

2021

In eight starts between 6/20 and the end of the season, posted a 2.35 ERA (10 ER, 38.1 IP)...Spent majority of the season with Reading (AA) and pitched in one game with Jersey Shore (A)...Struck out 10 batters in a 5.0-inning start, 8/13 vs Akron...Held LHH to a .223/.287/.385 slash line with Reading...Following the season, pitched for Peoria in the Arizona Fall League...After the season, was rated by Baseball America as having the best curveball in the Phillies minor league system.

2020

Participated in Florida Instructional League.

2019

Began season with Lakewood (A)...His last seven appearances (all starts) came with Clearwater (A)...Went 3-1 with a 1.40 ERA (4 ER, 25.2 IP) in five August starts...Overall, averaged 9.79 SO/9.0 IP (91 SO, 83.2 IP)...Participated in FIL.

2018

Made professional debut with Gulf Coast League Phillies West (R)...Made professional debut with Gulf Coast League Phillies West (R)..Promoted to Williamsport (A), 6/28...Promoted to Lakewood on 8/28 to finish the season...Combined to post a 0.54 ERA (2 ER, 33.1 IP) and 0.81 WHIP, averaged 9.45 SO/9.0 IP (35 SO), held opponents to a .145 AVG and did not allow a home run...Made three scoreless relief appearances (6.1 IP) with Lakewood in the playoffs.