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Shane Victorino

Shane Victorino

Bio
Height/Weight: 5' 9"/190 lbs
Bat: R
Throw: R
Born: Wailuku, Hawaii
Draft: 1999 6th round by the
  • Sports Illustrated Inside The Phillies

    Phillies' Franchise Legend Mentors Youngster

    Phillies' Franchise Legend Mentors Rising Youngster Amidst Battle For Roster Spot One of the Philadelphia Phillies young players has gotten some priceless advice from a franchise legend this Spring Training. Author: Andy Jasner Mar 14, 2024 8:00 AM EDT In this story: Philadelphia Phillies Despite struggling at the plate in the postseason, no one could question Johan Rojas' ability to patrol center field for the Philadelphia Phillies . From the moment he was called up from Double-A Reading, he was virtually flawless in center field. He ran down every fly ball. He displayed a strong throwing arm. He looked like a seasoned veteran. Yet Rojas can still improve. And he has been receiving advice

  • https://www.inquirer.com

    Flyin' Hawaiian Shane Victorino offers tips to another Phillies speedster, Johan Rojas

    Two hours into his weeklong stint as a Phillies guest instructor, Shane Victorino pulled up a chair in the batting cage next to Johan Rojas. Class was in session, and the lesson could be summed up in one word in Rojas' native language. Slow down, Victorino advised, knowing firsthand how difficult that is for a 23-year-old making his way in the majors. Rojas is the front-runner to be the Phillies' opening-day center fielder, but a lot can happen before March 28 at Citizens Bank Park.