Anthony Hewitt was released by the Phillies, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly reports.

Hewitt was released by the Phillies on Thursday, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly reports.

Analysis:

Hewitt, a first-round pick out of high school in 2008, showed moderate power and speed throughout his time in the minors, but never got on-base enough to maximize those skills. Now 25 years old, he'll try to latch on with another organization in a depth role.