
Who else?
While the fans showered Rhys Hoskins and Aaron Nola with only praise, they worried about Hoskins playing left field instead of first base, Nola’s health, and general manager Matt Klentak trading him. On the other hand, they want to rid the red pinstripes of Odubel Herrera.
If the center fielder hits .320 and is in the hunt for the batting crown, would he be one bat flip away from a chorus of boos? Currently, he is one defensive misplay or running mistake away from that.
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In 2017, Nola was dominant for 10 consecutive starts with a 6-2 mark and a 1.71 ERA for 68 1/3 innings. Basically, if you hit the catcher’s target with 80 percent accuracy instead of the MLB average of 70 percent, you’ll have a stellar career due to pinpoint control.
For the offense, Hoskins played in 50 games, launched 18 bombs, and drove in 48 runs: that for a full 162 is 58 home runs and 156 RBIs. Mix in 100 free passes due to plate discipline, and the left field crowd will respectfully bow.
Hypothetically, if the Phillies win the World Series because of Herrera, how would the faithful handle it? And how many fans would want Klentak to move him during the offseason to get the most for him? Fifty percent?