The Phillies concluded a disappointing 2017 campaign with an 11-0 win over the Mets to finish at 66-96 for the season. There are promising signs moving forward, after a nearly .500 second half record and solid core moving forward. One of those is second baseman Cesar Hernandez, who has become a legitimate lead off hitter in his third season as starter.
Looking back to his first season as a starter in 2015, Hernandez hit .272 with 19 stolen bases, but has just a single home run and an OPS of .687. His production increase last year to six home runs, a .