Sullivan Inks Deal with Phillies Organization

NEWARK, Del. – The Delaware baseball program saw redshirt sophomore Billy Sullivan IV sign with his childhood team Monday afternoon as the New Castle, Delaware native put pen to paper to join the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

"I'm happy for him because this is everything he's really wanted. He's always wanted to jump in to pro ball and his arm is ready for it," said head coach Jim Sherman. "He believes in himself that he's going to be a big-leaguer one day and I won't be surprised to see him in the majors in the really near future."

The 2018 CAA Rookie of the Year only had one full season with the Blue Hens where he worked 72.2 innings and compiled a 7-3 record with a team-high 95 strikeouts. His 2.97 ERA ranked inside the top-10 in the conference. His 11.76 strikeouts per nine innings ranks fifth in program history for a single season.

A standout at nearby St. Mark's High School, Sullivan was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 28^th round of the 2017 MLB Draft.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's MLB Draft was shortened to just five rounds instead of the usual 40 rounds.

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