Most rational fans and media knew that the Phillies were going to miss Rhys Hoskins whether his detractors liked to admit it or not. When he was lost for the season with an ACL injury in Spring Training, his 30 HRs and .794 OPS at a premium offensive position went with him.
Hoskins is a streaky hitter, but he has two big calling cards. He will see pitches and draw walks even when he is struggling. When he’s hot, he will provide home runs in bunches. It just so happens that those are the two areas where the Phillies are struggling the most without him and his new beard.