Just one season removed from witnessing Rhys Hoskins and Dylan Cozens hit balls into orbit at FirstEnergy Stadium, the Reading Fightin Phils had some work to do to replicate 2016.
Obviously, no one was going to come close to matching what the Bash Bros did with Reading. It’s just the thought that counts.
Season Overview
Reading went through their fair share of ups and downs during 2016. As all minor league clubs must do, they withstood multiple promotions that both helped and hurt them. They finished up the season with a record of 72-68, missing the playoffs by 13.