The crazy stat behind Rafael Marchan’s home run

Sep 18, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Rafael Marchan (13) hits a three run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies prospect Rafael Marchan homers at the MLB level after never hitting a minor-league home run

Philadelphia Phillies catching prospect Rafael Marchan has never homered in the minor leagues.

That’s not hyperbole; Marchan has exactly zero Milb home runs.

But he has two career big-league blasts. His first came against the Toronto Blue Jays in September 2020, and his second landed in the visiting bullpen in the sixth inning at Nationals Park on…