The Young and The Phiery: Mickey Moniak

Phillies 2016 #1 Overall Pick: Mickey Moniak ripping a single during a game against the Miami Marlins.Spring Surge

Mickey Moniak, the #1 Overall Pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, made a name for himself this spring with his stellar play. Unfortunately, the 24-year-old fractured his wrist in the final Spring Training game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Moniak would go on the mend for the better part of two months.

During the first two months, the Phillies struggled with offensive and defensive output from the centerfield position. Matt Vierling and Odubel Herrera were producing very little and inconsistently. By May 29th, the Phillies announced Moniak's return to MLB after a short rehab stint in the…