Phillies put people first with Mental Performance expansion

Philadelphia Phillies spring training (Jonathan Dyer/USA TODAY Sports)

During these difficult times amid the COVID-19 crisis, ensuring empathy and emotional support is present in an organization is vitally important. The Philadelphia Phillies took a significant step in this direction Wednesday afternoon, announcing that they are expanding their Mental Performance department.

The move, Phillies Vice President and General Manager Sam Fuld said, is part of their “continued effort to support players and staff throughout all levels of the organization.”

Ceci Craft joins the Mental Performance team from the Indians and U.S. Army.

Ceci Craft will lead the expanded Mental Performance department as its…