Outfielder Max Kepler was the most notable hitter the Philadelphia Phillies acquired this offseason, and he showed what he can bring in his spring training debut.

“His adjustments came after spending time with Long in Arizona, where the hitting coach recommended three key changes: getting into his legs more for better balance, moving closer to the plate to better handle outside pitches, and tipping his bat slightly toward the dugout instead of keeping it straight up,” Haena reported.

With players like Tarik Skubal, Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene returning, along with a few offseason additions such as former New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres, there are expectations the team is able to compete in the AL Central once again.