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Was the 2026 Phillies outfield as bad as it seemed?

The Phillies' outfield was a sore spot in 2026. We graded each member of the corps' season back to Opening Day.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Was the 2026 Phillies outfield as bad as it seemed?
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Ethan Williams evaluated and graded every Philadelphia Phillies outfielder from the 2026 season.
  • Bryce Harper earned an A- after moving to right field following an infield realignment.
  • Brandon Marsh received a C following an All-Star first half and an extended second-half slump.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ethan Williams of That Balls Outta Here reviews and assigns letter grades to each outfielder who played for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Williams describes the position group as a significant roster hole overall, marked by widespread struggles despite occasional positive contributions.

Among the highest-rated contributors was Bryce Harper, who earned an A- after moving to right field following the acquisition of Luis Arraez. Brandon Marsh received a C after a strong first half preceded a second-half slump, while Derek Hill and Bryan De La Cruz both earned B+ marks.

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