Ethan Witte

Joined: Dec 19, 2014

Ethan Witte is my name. I've had a borderline unhealthy obsession with the Phillies since my grandmother gave me a 1988 Bob Dernier baseball card. I'm very into the analytics side of things, so that is where I base a lot of my arguments/opinions. To know me is to love me.

Jun 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (16) is hit in the face on a ground ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Citizens Bank Park. The Toronto Blue Jays won 13-2. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies: A Look at Upgrading 2nd Base in the Off-season

Jul 21, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis (13) is unable to throw out Miami Marlins right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (not pictured) on his infield single during the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Freddy Galvis: Best Defensive Shortstop in the National League?

Jun 29, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Hector Neris against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Cashing In On Hector Neris

May 12, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; (Editors note: caption correction) Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Vince Velasquez (28) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies at the Trade Deadline: Vincent Velasquez

Jul 19, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (28) throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Future Rotation Still Unpredictable

Jul 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris (50) pitches during the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Trade Value Update

Jul 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Realistic Trade Returns on Jeremy Hellickson

Jun 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) reacts in the dugout after being relieved in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Aaron Nola: Suggestion to Fix Struggles

Jun 16, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Cameron Rupp (29) talks with starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) during action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. The Toronto Blue Jays won 13-2. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Walking a Tightrope at Catcher

Jun 7, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeanmar Gomez (46) and catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) celebrate win against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Cubs, 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Trade Value Update

May 6, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris (50) reacts after giving up a two run homer to Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Marlins Park. The Marlins won 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Setup Man Hector Neris Needs to Adjust

Mar 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (77) against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies MLB Amateur Draft Planning

Apr 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Hernandez (30) pitches during the tenth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Citizens Bank Park. The Philadelphia Phillies won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies Trade Value Update

Apr 13, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco (7) celebrates win with catcher Cameron Rupp (29) against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Padres, 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies 2016 Season Already a Success

Mar 21, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder David Lough (3) works out prior to the game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies End the Cedric Hunter Experiment

Apr 6, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Phillies 2016: What We Learned in the First Week