DURHAM, NC – The Can-Am League announced today that Sussex Skyhawks RHP Mike McGuire has been sold to the Philadelphia Phillies. McGuire will report to the Phillies Single A affiliate, Lakewood, in the South Atlantic League.
McGuire made eight starts with Sussex. He had a record of 3-4 with an earned run average of 5.29. In 47 2/3 innings pitched, the Swarthmore, PA resident struck out 41 batters and walked 21.
The 24-year-old was a 43rd round selection of the Cleveland Indians in 2008. He pitched two seasons in the Indians farm system before joining the Skyhawks in 2010. McGuire pitched collegiately at the University of Delaware.