The Phillies have gotten little production from the shortstop position this year. They have gotten -0.3 wins above replacement from the position, ranking 27th in the league. Philadelphia shortstops are hitting just .218 with a 28.2 percent strikeout rate, third-highest in the league.
J.P. Crawford started off the year as the team’s primary shortstop after being stuck behind Freddy Galvis. The team’s former top prospect started off the year horrendously, hitting just .188 with a .575 OPS. His trademark plate discipline vanished as he had just four walks but 19 strikeouts in 71 plate appearances.