Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was in the area Monday to accept the award for Pro Athlete of the Year at the annual Philadelphia Sports Writers Association banquet. While in Cherry Hill, the media had a chance to ask him about his upcoming arbitration hearing with the Phillies.
“I know it’s just a business,” Realmuto said. It’s not me against the Phillies. It’s the system we’re trying to fight right now. I am trying to set a precedent for the future of catchers in our game.