Show notes
On Episode 994 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis of SB Nation's The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and SABR's Liz Roscher discuss the Phillies' series win over Detroit and their Monday night 13-3 blowout of the Baltimore Orioles, highlighting key players like Kyle Schwarber and Christopher Sanchez. They delve into the MVP candidacy of Schwarber, compare his stats with Shohei Ohtani, and analyze the outfield situation, particularly the struggles of Max Kepler. The conversation also touches on Zack Wheeler's recent performance and injury updates for the Phils.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Game Overview02:46 - Phillies' Performance and Player Highlights05:27 - Kyle Schwarber's MVP Candidacy08:37 - Comparing Stats: Schwarber vs. Ohtani11:34 - Contract Talks and Future Considerations14:30 - Outfield Dynamics and Player Decisions21:09 - Max Kepler's Struggles and Stats23:31 - Outfield Decisions and Roster Moves25:56 - Power Surge: Phillies' Offense in the Second Half29:29 - The Importance of Comeback Wins33:42 - The Jhoan Duran Effect: A New Closer's Impact39:26 - Christopher Sanchez: Rising Star in the Rotation47:13 - Concerns About Zach Wheeler54:28 - Injury Updates and Final Thoughts