Spring training games are officially back, and while the games certainly do not count, it is a crucial point in the year for players on the fringes of the roster to make a good impression.
Good performances in Clearwater don’t always translate to the regular season. But they can impact roster decisions, and each at-bat or inning pitched could be make-or-break for some players.
So, which current and former Phillies have had the best spring training performances?
Chris Coste (2006) — .463/.500/.805
Coste – who was 33 at the time, and had never played in the majors – put on a show in Clearwater entering the 2007 season.