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Phillies Sign Outfielder Matt Szczur to Minor-League Deal

As one former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher from South Jersey recently joined Gabe Kapler‘s coaching staff in San Francisco, another from the Garden State signed with the team on Friday: outfielder Matt Szczur.

The signing, reported by NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury, is a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training. Szczur, 30, is a five-year veteran that over 363 games has slashed .231/.312/.255 with 31 doubles, 12 home runs, 61 RBI, 65 walks and 133 strikeouts spanning 667 plate appearances.

Salisbury writes:

On the football field, Szczur was a dynamic receiver and return specialist for Villanova’s 2009 NCAA FCS national championship team.