We saw a cameo with the Cincinnati Reds from Connor Phillips during September of the 2023 season, and both his upside and downside were on full display.
Thorugh his first 4 starts, he struck out 26 big leaguers in just 20.2 IP, often flashing a devastating combination of fastball velocity, spin, and a wipeout breaking ball - precisely the mix that saw him rocket up top prospect charts everywhere. Of course, he also yielded 5 dingers and 10 walks in that time, and his final appearance of the year saw him allow 3 ER on 3 BB without so much as recording an out.