Jorge Alfaro: May 14, 2017
A slow offensive start to the major league season will result in one of the organizations’ top power hitters being called up. Depending on how this trade deadline shakes up for Rupp and Ruiz, Knapp could potentially enter the 2017 season as the everyday starter behind the plate.
Injuries and a lack of offense will bring another one of the key Hamels trade cogs up to the majors to hit in the middle of the lineup everyday. After a spell on the disabled list early in the season, Alfaro has been a catalyst for the best team in professional baseball. He is hitting .316 over his last 10 games for Reading, and has 11 home runs.
If Alfaro can be a 20 home run hitter in the majors, the Phillies will be pleased.
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