Two offseasons in a row now, the Phillies have added a right-handed reliever or two known for some uncommonly good success against left-handed hitters. You probably read a bit about that when the Phils added David Robertson and Juan Nicasio this winter, or when Tommy Hunter came aboard last winter. And it’s true: All three of those pitchers have had, at times, extraordinary numbers against lefty batters, even with the platoon disadvantage as a result of not being Pat Venditte.
By now, you’re probably familiar with some of the numbers those guys have posted.