Why The Phillies Are The SMARTEST Team in Baseball

How did the Phillies make the World Series????
Going into the 2022 season the Philadelphia Phillies had the 4th highest payroll in all of Major League Baseball yet the longest active playoff drought in the National League.
Castellanos and Schwarber were crucial signings for the Phillies, but Bryce Harper's injury forced them to play in the field.
Now going into the Postseason the Phillies have one of the worst defensive teams in the MLB.
But what if I told you that by the time the playoffs started the Phillies' bad defense did not affect the outcome of their games?
With a combination of trade deadline upgrades, improving young players, and analytics, the Phillies were able to win games in the postseason despite not having very good defenders.
IMPORTANT PICK-UPS:
Brandon Marsh
Edmundo Sosa
WHY?
it created platoons in the lineup
POSTSEASON:
Standout postseason performers were Nick Castellanos, Alec Bohm, Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, Rhys Hoskins, and Bryce Harper
OUTLIERS:
Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, Alec Bohm, Rhys Hoskins, and Bryce Harper did not crack under the pressure and performed above their regular season stats during the postseason.
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Script Writer, and Director: Chris Greve
Editing, Sound Design, and Graphic Design: Matt Greve
Music:
Randy Goffe AKA "Home"
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[@jchuck8932]

That Castellanos strategy was actually pure brilliance.

[@pedrogarcia8865]

Castellanos is a better hitter then what he was shown last year. He's a double hitting machine, this line-up is going to be a nightmare for the Mets and their fans. Let's go Phillies!!!

[@johnnolan33177]

Agreed I wasn't aware of how he was saving so many games.

[@fordgtrocks1579]

@Pedro Garcia Totally agree. Dont forget, Harper had a hard time coming into philly as well! Geaux Phills

[@ver.prodz3]

It really was

[@graftedin3]

As a recent follower I just considered him a game changer

[@collin82684]

What if I told you that the 2022 Phillies had that DAWG in them.

[@analyticswithchris]

🐕

[@ethanmoore886]

too true

[@chaseorsak8216]

What if told you that the 2022 Phillies LOST to the Houston Astros in 6 in the world AND got no hit in the in that same series?

[@zachb1344]

But the xDawg is the highest ever

[@PBNJ95]

@@chaseorsak8216 Im a phillies fan and im just proud we made it that far. i got no problem losing to the best team in baseball. They are on another level but getting no hit did hurt

[@jeremydubeck4439]

If Castellanos returns to form, this offense will be horrifying, especially once Bryce returns. Trea Turner is going to boost the offense and defense tremendously, and I expect Bohm, Stott and Marsh to all make large strides and huge offensive improvements. Adding Taijuan Walker is great and will take the pressure off of Nola, Wheeler and Suarez, and then all of the beast arms that Dombrowski added to the bullpen will totally revamp that as well. Plus not to mention they have Painter, Abel, etc who are scary good coming up from the minors, and give the Phillies some future stud pitching depth or trade deadline pieces to acquire other stars, and Rob Thompson now has a full year under his belt. This Phillies team should be scary in 2023, and very fun to watch. The way last year ended left them very very hungry.

[@ghostofmoredishesmorebitch1507]

Turners not a good defender

[@pjsullivan93]

@@ghostofmoredishesmorebitch1507 yet still a huge upgrade

[@gordeauxd]

I am a die-hard Phillies fan. You are a homer. The Phillies barely made the playoffs last year as a wildcard, and then did great in the playoffs. Your prediction for Bohm, Stott and Marsh is baseless boosterism. Beast arms in the bullpen? Let's see them pitch before we conclude they're beasts. Let's see how the minor league pitchers pitch before concluding that they're scary good. I want to see Painter in the rotation out of spring training. And it's Thomson, not Thompson. The Phillies will be scary in 2023? Have you seen what the Mets and Braves did? The Phillies will be picked to make the playoffs as a wild card. Hardly scaring anyone. Reality check complete. Go Phils.

[@56mdk]

​@@gordeauxd go back to wip with this weak nonsense

[@static7675]

This comment aged like liquid gold! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@zp6118]

Their defense drastically improved after the all star break, that was a reason why they became so good

[@demonkingbadger6689]

Yeah, teams who are bad on defense tend to under perform. Whereas teams who are great on defense and who are bad offensively tend to perform at least a little higher than expected. Assuming the pitchers arent trash.

[@warlordofbritannia]

@@demonkingbadger6689Which makes sense, come to think of it: low-scoring, close games make it easier for the ostensibly weaker team to win. Obviously there are exceptions, but for every 2004-2005 Yankees (bad defensive teams that have to slug to win but overperform) there are two 2008 Angels or 1987 Twins

[@thegothicmetalhead2877]

Even though the phillies lost the world series they still exceeded expectations. After all, they were the first team in the post season to defeat the Houston Astros who entered the series with no postseason loss. The defense definitely improved in the outfield especially from Castellanos and Sosa. It definitely made Games 1 and 3 exciting to watch.

[@AlejandraLopez-nu8lm]

Astros fan here, the Phillies were really the only team that I actually feared last year and I think the Phillies have a really good chance to get back to the fall classic props to Philadelphia hope you have a great year maybe we'll see each other again?

[@Gestr3482]

As a Phils fan I would love that. But our division is rough lol. Every game's a grind and there are so many heartbreakers but we also get to mash on them haha. Your division is not the same but it is getting stronger and will be more competitive this year imo b/c every team but the A's is stronger. And then I wonder how much all that even matters with this new schedule where we have fewer division games (which I think is awful, btw). Anyway, Houston is a very great team that will take advantage of every mistake. It was a very interesting series, and it'd be fun to run it back! Here's hoping...

[@hankpigate943]

As an Astros team that just lost the world series to the braves only a year ago idk why Phillies were the only team you feared. Props to Philly on a good post season run, but they are only the third best team in their division. Braves, dodgers, and Mets are much more comparable to the Astros.

[@Gestr3482]

@@hankpigate943 When the Phillies find their stroke, they are very dangerous. They will put crooked numbers on anyone. You really have to have your best day, which a team like the Astros will have. But we don't have to beat the Astros right now. Right now, it's the Mets and the Braves - the former folded when it got tough in September (again) and we kicked the latter's dicks in. In 4.

[@hankpigate943]

@@Gestr3482 you beat us in the playoffs once and lost to the Astros in the one that mattered...braves are coming off 5 straight division wins and won the world series over the team that beat the Phillies just a year ago. Yes the Phillies can go off when their hot and they have a couple studs at the top of the rotation....the braves can do everything the Phillies can do but better, with more depth and actually being able to defend. Playoffs are a crapshoot to be honest. Good luck chasing that wild card as braves and Mets are fighting for the division again. Maybe you get hot at the right time like last year but you got to make the playoffs first. But I guess that's something your not used to because last year was the first time the Phillies have been in the playoffs since.....it was a while lol

[@Gestr3482]

@@hankpigate943 dude I'll chase a wildcard, I don't give a fuk. They aren't going to let FEWER teams into the Postseason, now, are they? A lot of times it's a good thing, especially now that chasing 100 wins means you start the Postseason cold waiting for a 3-game series to end. Winning a division matters less than ever cuz that's how MLB wants it. The truth is that if both these teams do what they're supposed to, they'll both be playing in October.

[@gregtrego2554]

I think Marsh is going to develop into a good hitter. He showed flashes in LA but they really don't develop hitters good there . We got one if the best hitting coaches in the league and loom how much of an improvement he had when he came over here. I know they only had him hitting eighty handed pictures but he's young still he is going to turn into a everyday center fielder .

[@stevenpugmire3880]

I'm a huge Marsh fan and I hope you're right.

[@ryanolson2308]

Marsh can barely ever make contact and doesn’t hit it that hard when he does…. He will never be a good hitter

[@gregtrego2554]

@@ryanolson2308 your out your mind did you watch him after the trade to Philly.

[@ryanolson2308]

@@gregtrego2554 you mean when he still had a 30% K rate?

[@gregtrego2554]

@@ryanolson2308 how about the 280 batting average he had after the phillies. The kid as been in the big leagues for one full season . Like I said from the start he's going to get better he is only 24 years old. Do you know much about baseball because your argument is baseless you must be a angels fan or just a phille hater that's what it is

[@evanherynk5863]

Really insightful, especially the bit about Castellanos and the positioning changes. Bohm was a highly regarded prospect and is only 26, not surprised his defense has shown the capacity to improve.

[@phillyinsiderpodcast]

Phillies fan here - great work! I was waiting for you to mention Sosa. He also moved around and played plenty of 3rd with Bohm at DH or played 3rd late in games. Could play 2nd if needed as well as corner outfield occasionally. He was such an underrated pick up. Bohm made a lot of improvements in the 2nd half of the season leading up to his impressive playoff performance at 3rd. I was in St Louis for some of those plays in Game 2, it was huge. I did not know that about Castellanos - I knew he made a lot of plays in that specific part of the field but did not realize the Phillies slightly shifted his positioning. It is frustrating that those are routine plays for a guy like Vierling or Guthrie but at the end of the day, Castellanos made the play and got the out. So excited for the Phils in 2023! You've got a new subscriber

[@Gestr3482]

What was the atmosphere like in St. Louis for a Postseason game? I've always wanted to go there.

[@kimjongnuke4072]

I like how phillies have good defense up the middle. Especialy having a good CF with plenty of range to cover for some balls that Castellanos or Schwarber would have to get.

[@eshep71]

Excellent analysis on Nick..not having to come across his body was huge

[@analyticswithchris]

Yeah, this was a huge factor in why he improved on defense.

[@mattmabry2682]

I was lucky enough to attend Game 3 of the WS. Schwarbers home run was insane, and it’s all I ever wanted to see

[@chrismarston4266]

I was going to go but then I had a chem midterm scheduled for the next day after the game was postponed. Didn’t study for the test anyway but was probably best I didn’t drive 3 hours to Philly from college and 3 hours back for an 8am class the next day

[@jameshudson105]

I'm a lifelong Phillies fan...so happy for last year, and can't wait for the 2023 season..trying not to get my hopes Too high and expect Too much, but they made some Great additions to the relief pitching,plus Trea Turner. I hope they come back and show everyone that they are a playoff/ World Series contender again..Go Phillies!!

[@ricardotorres5524]

“And the Houston dynasty…” My respect for the recognition.👍

[@raytul12]

Great video. Superb production quality.

[@jon553]

Great video man! Keep this up, your channel will blow up!

[@tatisss782]

Great video I thought you had at least 10k subs. Underrated!!

[@MrShitcakes69]

Looks like this video got some traction, massively underrated channel, hope this one brings in as many eyes as you deserve

[@mr.trollincidents3588]

hey chris. just letting you know that i was already enjoying the video and was probably going to subscribe but the second HOME started playing it was an immediate subscription. i recommend doing in resonance in almost every video as it has 100m views and its way more famous than that. just a heads up :)

[@avimisra1312]

I’m a Phillies fan, but also watch a lot of sports channels, I thought u would have at least 10k subs! Instant sub from me, I wish you the best! This was a great and high quality video, awesome work

[@jimwelsh997]

I am a 64 year old man born and raised in north Philly. A crazy ass Phillies fan win or lose am always right there with my PHILLIES. I have always taken a lot of abuse for being a Phillies crazy fan. 2022 is going to be the second Best Phillies team in my heart. 93 is the number one team. Why because the 93 team was a bunch of guys no other teams wanted. So they became the team of misfits. And they were going to show the baseball world that they were the hardest team to play against. And last year 22 was a team that like this thing saids. They were not going to be able to win without a good defensive team on the field. But they learned how to win with the players they had and went out to get. I don't have to many more years to live. But I am going to go to my box of ashes knowing that I loved the best baseball teams ever in the greatest sports city in the world. And I will never forget what the Philadelphia FLYERS gave me when I was 14 years old. The cup and the biggest championship parade ever. Over two million people and me 😊. Let's go on that ride again PHILLIES

[@kinhason46]

@jimwelsh997I just finished reading your article, Mr. Phillies Fan. As a lifelong Phillies fan, I have cherished memories of the 1951 team and my experiences at Connie Mack Stadium. From selling newspapers to catching doubleheaders as a 13-year-old, my passion for the Phillies runs deep. Despite being overseas since 2009, I still make a point to attend games at Citizen Bank Park, Chase Field, or Dodger Stadium whenever I'm in the States. Let's go Phils! This team has the DAWG in it!

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

"But what if I told you that by the time the playoffs started the Phillies' bad defense did not affect the outcome of their games?" Great defense saved the Phillies in Game 1, 9th inning. Great Defense by McCormick to rob Realmuto and secure the WS Yankees made 2-3 ERRORS against HOU to cost them 2 losses

[@ej5417]

You’re missing the point. What the phillies believed in is that any defender, whether good or bad, can make a game-ruining error at any point, and any defender good or bad can save you a game with a great play, like Castellanos did, and in a small timespan like the postseason, you’re not gonna see a huge difference between a great fielder and a bad one in terms of runs saved. Therefore, according to their strategy, if what you want to do is win in the postseason, it’s pointless to pay a premium for signing great defenders, and they’d rather get great bats, regardless of how bad they may be defensively, since their impact is more immediate and palpable.

[@rjlt4841]

@@ej5417 Their bats did carry them to a NL Championship but the Astros beat them because of their fielding as well as their hitting and pitching. Phils gave up runs because of fielding issues in three of their four losses (not the no-hitter) which cost them in those games. They need to improve defense to get to the next level.

[@lshriv6499]

such a good video you definitely desrve more recognition!

[@analyticswithchris]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@lovedpark]

Great video bro. Loved the music and storytelling element. Keep it up

[@analyticswithchris]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mclaynejackson5077]

Really nice video. I like the music a lot

[@Peter-nw2vx]

Wow that Nick Castellanos fielding analysis is incredible

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you!

[@zachsmith9197]

Fantastic video def deserves more than 450 subs

[@graftedin3]

I started to watch the Phillies during the playoffs last year and now they are my second team, really enjoy watching them. I am glad that Harper is back and they are looking like a team that can make a run for it.

[@diegoantoniogutierrez6575]

This is a great video you just got a new subscriber, keep doing this !!

[@braydenk3255]

Great video, I subbed for sure. I know you’ll make it far in the future just keep grinding ❤️

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you man! Appreciate it

[@thern53]

This channel and video are gonna blow up in no time

[@Grizzbit]

Well you know what they say, Phillies video, small channel, great background tunes, that Wendover productions style voice? We got a bright future here boys!!!!!

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you!!

[@tryhardfinessedyou]

This was some quality content right here. 8/8 Also agree with the ending... Criminally under subscribed.

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you!!!

[@eliteplays4876]

Another example of a small youtuber making some of the best videos. Very well edited good job.

[@analyticswithchris]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@JoshBenzo]

great video dude, keep it up

[@BornShalom]

that was a fantastic video. i can’t believe you only have 700 subs

[@deathlessgamer]

Your production value is amazing, my only suggestion is to try and connect things a little better in the script to make the video flow better. You just earned yourself a subscription.

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you!

[@hottrubbish]

Fantastic video!

[@pohorex6834]

My favorite part about the Phillies was when Alec bohm went off saying how much he hates the Phillies fanbase, and that’s when they finally accepted him and started liking him lmao

[@nodrogskram1857]

Great video do a 2023 season and projection. Thanks 👍🏻 subscribed

[@zraxe1]

great video, liked and subbed. One thing tho, Matt Veirling was already traded by the time this video came out. What do you think about the changes theyve made in their bullpen? Adding Soto, Straham, Kimbrel etc.

[@analyticswithchris]

Love them! I think Soto will be a beast in Philly. Sad to see Veirling go since I loved the platoon with him but this gives Marsh a chance to really develop.

[@keelay2674]

Excellent Video 👍

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you!

[@Jason-zy2pn]

Great Video!

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank You!

[@williamabaker12]

Excellent video! You're way too good for 1k subs. Liked and new sub here.

[@analyticswithchris]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@trash_can1015]

Good vid keep doing this

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you!!! We plan to continue these videos

[@chyzzle8903]

unbelievably underrated. wouldnt be surprised to see this video blow up have your channel gain much deserved traction

[@tylerbayankee17]

Very entertaining video. Great job

[@analyticswithchris]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@luvdev]

Great video, man! Really interesting to see the statistics behind all this. Keep up the good work!!

[@rafaeldominguez2812]

Well done video

[@chomanscare1314]

Great video Chris

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you!

[@SteveNatto]

This strategy is the most philly thing ever lol but fire video man, this deserves way more views

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you! Appreciate the support!!!

[@jnycards5478]

Solid video!

[@Blue-ff2qv]

Excellent video, earned you a subscriber.

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you!!!

[@Blue-ff2qv]

@@analyticswithchris You're very welcome, keep producing, you got something, kid.

[@Striicky]

This video is so well made I am shocked that you have under 1k subscribers. Keep putting out this content and you will def succeed. Well done

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you

[@concertboots6718]

@@analyticswithchris clearly if you had under 1k yesterday you’re already doing great with this, congrats. I hope you can continue to grow your channel, love the content I’ve seen so far.

[@davidrose9579]

Great video! Actually did a double take when I saw your subscribers, you’re gonna be big if you keep making content like this!

[@analyticswithchris]

Thanks David!!! Plan to continue this content

[@michaelthomas8581]

Can't hardly wait for Opening Day. "I believe 23" should be on every Phillies Mind😎⚾️🔔

[@qwuzzy]

Fucking sick video dude, love the editing style. Reminiscent of Summoning Salt

[@stevenfox6991]

Great video my man! May I ask what app or software you use to edit your videos?

[@analyticswithchris]

We are heavy Adobe users. The video was mostly edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. The small 2D graphics were made in Adobe Photoshop. And then any 3D work was done in Adobe After Effects.

[@trethetree]

Bro deserves 500,000 subs right now

[@analyticswithchris]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy the content. We are trying to improve our videos with each upload!

[@trethetree]

@@analyticswithchris w

[@JoshTheOther]

those defensive highlight reels are pretty hype!!

[@ColumbiaSCRealEstate]

Amazing Analysis!!!

[@lilremylote]

Great video !!

[@analyticswithchris]

Thanks!

[@samsullivan2280]

I’m a little hurt that JT Realmuto wasn’t mentioned

[@analyticswithchris]

We were focusing on the poor defenders and their improvements, Realmuto certainly isn't a part of that group. Good point though.

[@samsullivan2280]

@@analyticswithchris yeah i know, it was a great video. JT's just my favorite and his defensive ability and throwing runners out at 2nd, and stopping runners from trying in the first place, was also a component of helping the defense. my only critique, or question i guess, would be that Bryson Stott had a 78th% outs above average, but he was portrayed here as a detriment from DRS being grouped along with Didi.

[@SoloThoughtSports]

They are a fun team full of talent but you Cannot just SLUG your way to a Championship lol. Eventually you are going to run into a pitching staff that forces you to play small ball and if you can't then the outcome will not be in your favor. They still have a boat load of talent and should be competitive for the following few years.

[@seymourwhitetail4945]

Excited Phils fan watching Bohm, Stott, and Marsh execute so well this season. I wonder if they trade Schwarber or Castellanos for a starting pitcher??.

[@NoNameNo.5]

This season was magic….next year we go all the way!

[@bobbygreve6386]

Excellent video cos, Go Phils!!

[@lorimeyers3839]

Boy I’ll tell you what, though. As an avid Phils fan, it is infuriating to watch this team defensively. Schwarber gets exploited in every way imaginable out there. Lol. I feel tremendously for the guys in the rotation, especially Nola, because it seems like every time he pitches there are defensive misplays and/or errors that drive up his pitch count or open the flood gates for opposition to score.

[@baseballfan1774]

marsh is gonna be way better this season and rhys is gonna have a career year I heard and also the defense improved this off season since they acquired trea turner gregory soto ad craig kimbrel

[@dgb921]

Great video!!!! LETS GO PHILS

[@analyticswithchris]

Appreciate it!!

[@naccive]

how do you not have over 1000 subscribers what???

[@Skye-tb7oq]

Nice to see cap'n caveman marsh shining with the phillies. Hope he can develop to possibly an all star CF

[@Alex-cc7bn]

Not the biggest analytics guy but that stat about Castellanos and coming in to his left was awesome. Such a smart move by the Phillies.

[@TK0_23_]

So happy for so many of these players. Such a great season. One of the best stadiums to watch a big league game. Go Mets.

[@cteal2018]

THAT bat-slam never gets old.

[@Floppa4Christ]

As a Braves fan who watched the 2022 NLDS, Phillies were insane and so were the fans

[@georgeschneider333]

This breakdown couldn't be more perfect. So accurate. You saw then become a well rounded team. I was huge letting didi go. He was totally cooked

[@Tainoze]

Is that the SummoningSalt music?

[@brandenp1187]

Cool video

[@maxmarquez5383]

They’re so smart they didn’t even feel the need to win the World Series! BRILLIANT!

[@TheMrSuge]

They finished 2nd with "only" the 4th highest payroll in the MLB Meanwhile, the Astros finished 1st (winning the Series) with the 8th highest payroll. Therefore, the Phillies are smarter than the Astros.

[@NoName-zb1gm]

Agreed it was a good formula especially at their home park. Get a lot of power hitters and live with below average defense. That's why they were dumb to sacrifice offense for pitching after 2009. You don't win at CBP with great pitching.

[@jessemartin5619]

Solid video

[@jamalsampson261]

What position does Bryce Harper play on defense? I think 🤔 he's an outfielder? If he's a DH, then he shouldn't have to worry about defense, just the offense. Great upload today! 👍🏾👌🏾

[@Haha_You_Fool]

Bryce is a DH typically

[@CleverCoz]

Bryce Harper typically would play RF over Castellonos and Castellonos would be moved to left so that Schwarver can DH. Harper has a torn UCL and needs arm surgery so he was only hitting to finish the season and now getting the surgery during the off-season.

[@jamalsampson261]

@@CleverCoz; I'm happy to hear 👂 that!

[@user-fq8xp8li3c]

I think castellanos is gonna return to his hitting form this year

[@nugget3599]

Remember me when you have 500k subs. :)

[@Wormaster]

2:59 that was absolutely sick

[@georgehall6476]

summoning salt music up front. interesting to hear it be used outside of video games.

[@shrew4592]

First time to this channel and the analysis and editing was great. But please do something about your script phrasing. It sounded as if you were cutting out all the natural pauses in speech while at the same time ending every phrase with a higher pitch as if you’ve got a next line to say, but no it’s a new sentence and point. Again, great video, but it was hurting my brain trying to follow along

[@Shanedarizzler]

That home run by Hoskins I watched live bro I went crazy

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

As an Astro fan i salute Phille Fans for NEVER giving up on their team...unlike the YANKEE fans that were....BOOING...their OWN team in the playoffs. OMG OMG OMG the Yankees havent been to the WS in THIRTEEN YEARS...OMG OMG OMG!!!! SPOILED ENTITLED TEAM with MLB protecting them as much as they can as that means lots of REVENUE for a FEW obscenely wealthy people

[@albertotanez15]

You deserve more subs

[@taylormcc]

In game 5 of the World Series, each team had critical plays in center field and at `st base. In the first inning, instead of giving himself room to play the carom off the wall, Marsh chased Altuve;s shot all the way onto the track allowing the ball to ricochet passed him and Altuve to get the 3rd instead of playing it correctly and holding him to a double. If he's at 2nd the infield isn't in and Pena doesn't drive Altuve in. In the 9th, McCormick makes one of the greatest World Series catches on pretty much the exact same ball. In the 8th, Hoskins botches Alvarez's grounder allowing Altuve to score and Mancini makes the stop on Schwarber's shot down the line. In the pivotal game 5, Houston won a one run game because of these critical defensive plays.

[@Eli-xp8wz]

Happy opening day Baseball fans! Love the way you explained the analytical aspects of the Phillies approach. Super interesting

[@analyticswithchris]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@kevinichter7362]

Kind of like Moneyball except we had a bunch of $$$$ to spend! Lol..... Actually not the same, but Moneyball (Oakland A's 2002 last to first season) did focus on On Base Percenatges more so than any other stat or even whether or not an individual could play his position above average.. Just curious if you have seen any other team in the past decade that had a similar model? I will say that watching an explosive offense with power at most spots, makes for an extremely fun game to watch, and I would imagine filling stadium seats quicker!

[@coyote5point0]

They did have a Gold Glove player at the most important position. JT Realmuto is the BCIB

[@Tophatjones358]

Same music as summoning salt.. nice!

[@mgc3389]

The Phillies will be improved on defense in 2023. They have to the staff and the players are capable. Well maybe not Hoskins but that’s ok I guess. If he hits 30+ homers I can live with that.

[@brandenp1187]

Boy I wish we could trade him. Would help if we brought in one more starting corner outfielder

[@jacrispy8008]

I love this team so much

[@zswii22]

I'm just here for the summoning salt music

[@Nephilim56]

"Houston Astros dynasty" I like the sound of that