As part of her Youth Academy Pitching Tour, Jennie Finch met with 30 softball players for a clinic at the Phillies' UYA Softball Fields
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Rob Holiday
Philadelphia Phillies
Director, Amateur Scouting Administration
(215) 218-5204
rholiday@phillies.com
Jon Joaquin
Philadelphia Phillies
Director, Youth Baseball Development
(215) 218-5634
jjoaquin@phillies.com
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