outfield (noun): 1) the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines, 2) a position on a baseball team which the Phillies have trouble developing players. There was a point in the season in which…
Ethan Witte of The Good Phight gave Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryan de la Cruz a "B" grade for his 2026 season. After an extended stint with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, de la Cruz joined the major league roster and recorded a .280 batting average, two home runs, 12 RBIs, and a 108 wRC+ across 86 plate appearances.
Witte questions why the Phillies delayed promoting de la Cruz, arguing his solid offensive production could have provided earlier outfield stability. While effective against right-handed pitching, de la Cruz struggled against left-handers, leading Witte to conclude he is best suited as a fourth outfielder on a minor-league deal.
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