After Brandon Marsh helped him find a glove, Sixers No. 3 overall pick VJ Edgecombe began having a catch with a television host interviewing him. He looked like he knew what he was doing. Has he played baseball before?

"Yeah, I did," Edgecombe said. "I played baseball growing up. It's a sport I played just for the fun of it. I love baseball. It's been a long time since I played... [I played] second base and outfield."

Edgecombe took the field at Citizens Bank Park late Friday afternoon to fulfill some television duties with Apple before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch. After having a quick catch, Edgecombe chatted with some members of the Phillies. Many folks nearby were intrigued by how tall Edgecombe was.

First it was special assistant Howie Kendrick. Marsh stopped by multiple t

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