Rhys Hoskins has quietly established himself as a one of the better hitters in the National League.
Among NL hitters with at least 2,000 plate appearances since 2017, Hoskins ranks 11th in OPS (.862), slugging percentage (.502) and wRC+ (126). He’s got power, on-base skills and is one of the more respected players in the Phillies clubhouse. For a franchise that has struggled to develop cornerstone talents, the Phillies have struck gold with their fifth-round pick from 2014.
So what’s the problem?