The backup quarterback is always the most popular guy around. With the Phillies, that equivalent will always feel like whoever is able to take over for Rhys Hoskins. In this case, it’s Darick Hall and his megawatt power and megawatt smile.
But let’s be realistic.
Hoskins is the first baseman. Hall is the backup plan, to be used in case of emergency.
2022 stats: 142 PA, .250/.282/.522, 9 HR, 16 RBI, 31.0 K%, 3.5 BB%, 120 wRC+, 0.4 bWAR
The Good
Listen, any time a guy comes up from the minor leagues and destroys major league pitching right away, that’s a good sign.