Philadelphia Phillies fans may feel differently, but manager Joe Girardi isn’t ready to jump any conclusions on the production – or lack thereof – that the team has received from their center fielders to open the 2021 season.
Center field was probably the biggest concern on the Phillies roster heading into the season, and the team’s first seven games haven’t alleviated that fear. Adam Haseley, the opening day center fielder, has just four hits in his first 17 at-bats, and zero walks to show. The former first-round pick hasn’t homered since Sept. 12, 2019. The story has been a familiar one for Roman Quinn – he might be the fastest player in the sport, but he’s struck out in seven of his first 10 at-bats.