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Phillies 2nd Baseman for the 2018 Whiz Kids

By Tal Venada

Apr 15, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (left) is congratulated by Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (right) after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (left) is congratulated by Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (right) after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kingery Will Probably Play Two Months for the IronPigs This Summer. Photo by Butch Dill – USA TODAY Sports.
Kingery Will Probably Play Two Months for the IronPigs This Summer. Photo by Butch Dill – USA TODAY Sports. /

In Reading, second baseman Scott Kingery is holding his own: .289, 13 home runs, 27 RBIs and nine for nine in stolen base attempts. Like Valentin – .366 for 41 at-bats – Kingery had an excellent spring with a .286 average, two homers and three RBIs. However, while Valentin’s route to the big leagues is now as a reserve, Kingery can earn a promotion to the IronPigs in July to replace Valentin. So, what can you expect to see then? The double-play combo of J.P. Crawford and Kingery.

"FOOD FOR THOUGHT: “Second base is anything but magic. If it’s anything at all, it’s speed, sureness with your hands and lots of hard work.” – Nellie “Mighty Mite” Fox"

While Hernandez solidifies his position atop the lineup and at second base, Kingery is making noise in the high minors. But keep in mind, if you have success at Double-A, you have the talent for the majors but need the head to go with it  And what will the red pinstripes require for Kingery’s challenge to Hernandez? A positional review.

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