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Upcoming Decisions for the Phillies GM

By Tal Venada

Jun 23, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. (59) talks with catcher Cameron Rupp (29) during the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. (59) talks with catcher Cameron Rupp (29) during the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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Perkins Has To Prove He’s More than a Reserve. Photo by Kim Klement – USA TODAY Sports.
Perkins Has To Prove He’s More than a Reserve. Photo by Kim Klement – USA TODAY Sports. /

In the outfield for ’18, Odubel Herrera and Aaron Altherr have two positions, while Perkins will probably be in line for a reserve role. Meantime, Nick Williams did not accomplish plate discipline and probably won’t advance. Dylan Cozens, on the other hand, doesn’t have a good strikeout percentage either, but power hitters are a legitimate exception.

In the front office, an intern questioned a scout: Why didn’t the Phillies call up Williams? Well, he could have 20 homers like Jimmy “J-Roll” Rollins for a summer or two, but he won’t do it annually. If he could bat .280 – the scout continued – with average results regarding walks and punch outs, he’d be here now. But he didn’t.

Plate Discipline:

  • Perkins: K% at 14.5% and BB% at 11.2%
  • Williams: K% at 29.4% and BB% at 3.6%
  • See plate-discipline comparison for performance-percentage ratings (last page).

When it comes to advancing from the Allentown affiliate to the red pinstripes, a future star needs two good months out of three. He can have a cold April with a hot May and a decent June to earn the promotion if the parent club has a need: One bad month isn’t a problem. Ergo, it’s the best two out of three.

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