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Legendary Phillies manager’s grandson impressing in Florida

Charlie Manuel was at the helm for the Philadelphia Phillies‘ second-ever World Series championship in 2008.

Now, his grandson Matthew Manuel is impressing in a Perfect Game tournament. The MLB-affiliated organization hosts amateur baseball events, tournaments, and showcases. Current MLB stars including Bryce Harper, Mike Trout, and Freddie Freeman are PG alums. Over 13,000 PG players have been drafted by MLB teams, and over 1,600 have debuted, including 44 Phillies.

Several current Phillies are PG alums, including Harper, Aaron Nola, Alec Bohm, and Rhys Hoskins. Their first-round pick from this year’s draft, Andrew Painter, also gained visibility through PG, as did fellow former Phillies top draft picks Mick Abel, Bryson Stott, and Mickey Moniak.