Phillies: Early Look At Fourth Outfielder Candidates For 2017

ByGary Brinson|
Aug 18, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Aaron Altherr (23) hits a single during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Aaron Altherr (23) hits a single during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Williams (79) at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

With prospects on the rise, the time is now for a lot of these guys.

With an elite prospect like Nick Williams soon-to-arrive – and guys like Mickey Moniak, Dylan Cozens, and Cornelius Randolph continuing positive development – these players really need to step up now and make a name for themselves.

Goeddel and Quinn are setting prettier than Asche and Altherr simply due to age, but that doesn’t mean there’s not hope for the other two.

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All things considered, expect a what could be a very entertaining battle for positioning with these young in-house competitors this spring for the Phils.