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Phillies Rumors: Tommy Joseph A Quiet Trade Candidate

By Gary Brinson

Jul 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) smiles after a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) smiles after a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 6, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph (19) hits a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park. The Chicago Cubs won 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Joseph Is For Real

While Joseph didn’t receive a vote for rookie-of-the-year, he still slashed an impressive .257/.308/.505 (.813 OPS, 115 OPS+) in 2016.

As mentioned, Joseph was put into a platoon situation his rookie campaign with aging Phillies great, Ryan Howard. While Howard did his fair share of damage vs RHP, and the Phils were more than honorable to an all-time franchise great, Joseph deserved better.

Joseph’s numbers were already decent, but as a starter? Even better. Joseph slashed .270/.315/.535 (.850 OPS, 124 OPS+) with 20 HR and 42 RBI in 74 starts this season. Want more convincing? From the fourth of July on, Joseph slashed .289/.364/.561 (.925 OPS).

Joseph deserved more starters at-bats. But he didn’t get them, luckily for the club, it didn’t hinder his development.

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