The arrival and subsequent performance of Rhys Hoskins has caused a colossal tidal wave of excitement. That was followed by the hotly anticipated call-up of J.P. Crawford, long touted as the best Phillies prospect and one of the best prospects in baseball.
Their mere presence seems to have invigorated the team and fanbase to believe the next generation of the Phillies is here and promising.
But behind them in fanfare is the rookie that beat them both to the big leagues, and whose success is just as much an integral piece to the future success of the franchise: Nick Williams.