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Phillies unsung heroes for first half of 2018 season

By Kerry Kauffman

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 10: Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on June 10, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Brewers 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 10: Seranthony Dominguez #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on June 10, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Brewers 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – APRIL 30: Jorge Alfaro #38 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds second base after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 30, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 30: Jorge Alfaro #38 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds second base after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on April 30, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Jorge Alfaro

At first glance of his statistics, one wouldn’t think Alfaro has had much of an impact this season. He’s hitting just .251 with a .297 on-base percentage, five home runs and 82 strikeouts in 196 at-bats.  He also has eight passed balls, but has been instrumental in shutting down opponents on the base paths.

Alfaro has displayed his gun behind the plate numerous times, in fact he’s gunned down 15 would be base stealers, most in the league. He’s nailed 32 percent of stolen base attempts, fourth in the Major Leagues.

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His power at the plate is undeniable, hitting some of the longest home runs this season.  Improving his contact is a must, but with more experience he will do that, increasing his home runs.  Alfaro will become an increasingly valuable asset as the season progresses.

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