#994: Kyle Schwarber Is A For Real MVP Candidate
Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast · WHYY
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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.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Game Overview
02:46 - Phillies' Performance and Player Highlights
05:27 - Kyle Schwarber's MVP Candidacy
08:37 - Comparing Stats: Schwarber vs. Ohtani
11:34 - Contract Talks and Future Considerations
14:30 - Outfield Dynamics and Player Decisions
21:09 - Max Kepler's Struggles and Stats
23:31 - Outfield Decisions and Roster Moves
25:56 - Power Surge: Phillies' Offense in the Second Half
29:29 - The Importance of Comeback Wins
33:42 - The Jhoan Duran Effect: A New Closer's Impact
39:26 - Christopher Sanchez: Rising Star in the Rotation
47:13 - Concerns About Zach Wheeler
54:28 - Injury Updates and Final Thoughts