Show notes
On Episode 985 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, review the first half of the Phillies' 2025 season and wonder, how are the Phillies in first place? Also, John, Justin and Liz dive into a trivia challenge centered around the Philadelphia Phillies and their All-Star Game history, flowing through various milestones, memorable moments, and anecdotes from past All-Star Game. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Season02:40 Home Run Derby Highlights and Player Performances05:28 Phillies' First Half Performance and Team Dynamics08:42 Strengths and Weaknesses of the Phillies' Roster11:37 Reflections on the First Half and Comparisons to Other Teams14:46 Grading the Players: Starting Pitching and Offense17:37 Bryce Harper's Impact and Expectations20:33 Assessing the Bullpen and Overall Team Performance23:30 Final Thoughts and All-Star Trivia40:11 Trade Deadline Predictions42:39 All-Star Game Trivia Fun53:38 Milestones and Memorable Moments59:16 All-Star Game Trivia Begins01:02:18 Milestones and Historical Context01:05:07 The Evolution of the Vet Stadium01:07:43 Home Run Derby Highlights01:11:31 Memorable All-Star Moments01:15:17 Final Trivia Challenge and Wrap-Up