TAMPA, Fla. — If Kyle Schwarber’s Phillies teammates like to see their designated hitter play defense once in a while, they got a few opportunities to watch him flash the leather on Friday night. After having no balls hit his way in his first infield earlier this spring, Schwarber’s second appearance at first base was more eventful.
The veteran made two impressive, mobile plays to his right and stayed with another ball after knocking down to complete the out during a 6-5 Grapefruit League loss to the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field. Starting pitcher Taijuan Walker appreciated the effort.