The Phillies thought they could get away with Rhys Hoskins as the starting left fielder in 2018 after signing Carlos Santana. Any thought that would succeed quickly vanished as Hoskins turned in one of the worst defensive seasons for an outfielder since the turn of the century.
In 135 games in left field last year, Hoskins committed six errors, most among left fielders and fourth-most among outfielders in the National League. His -3.6 defensive wins above replacement were the lowest total in all of MLB last year.
Things only got worse looking at Hoskins’ -24 defensive runs saved.