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3 Numbers to Remember: Scott Kingery’s step forward in 2019

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Scott Kingery was a key piece for the Phillies in 2019. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire)

After he signed the biggest contract extension for someone who had never played a major league game in MLB history, there were some lofty expectations laid out for Scott Kingery in 2018. Unfortunately, he was unable to meet those expectations in his first season. Outside of some bright moments that came few and far between, Kingery struggled mightily in his rookie season and finished as one of the worst qualified hitters in baseball.

However, in 2019, things were different for Kingery.