First Base for the Philadelphia Phillies is a lofty position to fill when Richie' Dick' Allen, John Kruk, and Ryan Howard inhabited the spot prior. Rhys Hoskins has taken over the mantle admirably, but is he the answer for years to come or the foreseeable future?
Enter: Darick Hall. The Arizona native 1B/DH made a name for himself in the minor league system. Hall, selected in the 14th Round of the 2016 MLB Draft, honed his skills to become a power threat, hence the nickname 'Long Ball Hall.'
Since taking over as manager of the Phillies, Rob Thomson has seemingly tapped into the organization's youth to combat the injuries.