Hokie ClubFEATURE ARTICLE (June 27, 2025): 'Throwback guy': Phillies' No. 15 prospect Carson DeMartini is Riding Retro Playstyle on Quick Rise Through Philadelphia System
By Aiden Stepansky (Reading Fightin Phils)
READING, Pa. – Carson DeMartini was initially questioned by his father, Tommy, when he dove headfirst into second base at just nine years old. While many players that age are still learning the rules of the sport, DeMartini was already developing his hard-nosed play style.
Tommy knew the recklessness could cause self-injury. It could even harm DeMartini’s opponents. Yet, DeMartini was building an artistry for the future.
“At first, I tried to guide him against it,” Tommy said. “But then I started to realize this is just who he is. And so then I said, ‘All right, well, let's embrace it.’”
Often sporting flip-down sunglasses, a tucked-in shirt during batting practice and a jersey smothered in dirt by the end of the night, DeMartini .... [READ MORE]
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