After a modest improvement from 2015 to 2016, the Phillies took a slight step backwards this year in terms of wins and losses, although the second half of the season brings optimism moving forward. There are some question marks remaining on the roster, one being first baseman Tommy Joseph, who in many aspects disappointed this season.
Joseph showed plenty of upside in 2016 after hitting 21 home runs in 357 at-bats to go along with a decent .257 average, .505 slugging percentage and .813 OPS. On the downside, he posted a slightly below-average -0.