PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Mickey Moniak #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 16, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Competition for who will be named the Philadelphia Phillies starting center fielder on Opening Day is heating up. Since spring training began, no one has emerged as the clear standout quite yet. However, former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak is playing great and stating his case to open the season as the team’s starter.