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According to the Phillies’ plan

By Tal Venada

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 22: Aaron Altherr
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Santana is flashing the leather, and his bat will launch rockets in the warm weather. Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images. /

Statistical status:

Although Alfaro’s defense is improving, his hitting has suffered except for Friday night due to overswinging. But handling the staff as the leading receiver is also critical. That stated, the backstop had produced in 2017 by driving the ball to the opposite field, but management wants him to tap his power. Growing pains!

Phillies stats:

Alfaro, almost 25:

  • 2018: 18 Gms., 57 AB, 27 SO, .193, 2 HR and 6 RBI.
  • 2017: 29 Gms., 107 AB, 33 SO, .318, 5 HR and 14 RBI.
  • 2016: 6 Gms., 16 AB, 8 SO, .125, 0 HR and 0 RBI.

Williams, 24.5:

  • 2018: 22 Gms., 57 PA, .193, 1 HR and 4 RBI.
  • 2017: 83 Gms., 343 PA, .288, 12 HR and 55 RBI.

Also joining the red pinstripes in the Hamels swap was Nick Williams, but being a left-side bat was a factor regarding his inclusion. And even though he can hit, he doesn’t have the plate discipline of the regulars at the top of the order. But he’ll get his knocks!

Santana, 32, April stats:

  • 2018: 26 Gms., 91 AB, .165, 2 HR and 11 RBI (Phillies).
  • 2017: 24 Gms., 98 AB, .224, 2 HR and 16 RBI.
  • 2016: 20 Gms., 75 AB, .240, 3 HR and 11 RBI.
  • 2015: 21 Gms., 71 AB, .239, 3 HR and 11 RBI.

As for Carlos Santana, he is a slow starter, and this April he has the added disadvantage of not knowing the pitchers. He does, however, have a .307 OBP to go with his stellar defense. Lately, he has three hits and three walks in his last four contests.

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