Alfredo Pedrique won the John Vukovich award for his work in the minor leagues with the Phillies

Published at: 23/09/2025 09:21 AM

The Venezuelan manager of the Reading Fightings Double-A team of the Philadelphia Phillies organization, Alfredo Pedrique, won the John Vukovich Prize 2025.

The information was released by the Phillies through a post on their social networks.

The Venezuelan has demonstrated loyalty, dedication, competitiveness, knowledge, honesty and a great work ethic, fundamental values to be worthy of an award given by the organization among its coaches.

Pedrique has 173 victories with the Philadelphia Phillies Double-A team over the past three years.

The John Vulkovich award was established in 2007 to honor Vukovich, the longest-serving coach in Phillies history, with a total of 17 seasons.

Pedrique is the second Venezuelan to win the distinction with his compatriot Orlando Muñoz in 2021.

Mazo News Team