Look 134 miles southwest of Citizens Bank Park and you'll see Juan Soto, a Dominican-born left fielder who looked like a seasoned veteran as a 19-year-old rookie with the Washington Nationals this season. He was arguably better than both Bryce Harper and Mike Trout in his teenage year.
Second of a three-part series about the recent rise of Latin American players on the Phillies' big-league roster and within the entire organization.
Fly 780 miles south and you'll find Ronald Acuna Jr., a Venezuelan-born left fielder who won the 2018 National League Rookie of the Year award.