7 Philadelphia Phillies with something to prove in 2022

Many Philadelphia Phillies have something to prove in 2022

The Philadelphia Phillies have a lot to prove this offseason and next year. They haven’t made the postseason since 2011, and since then, they hadn’t even had a winning season, until this year. They eked out an above-.500 record in 2021 by a single game, but it’s progress. And the successes of Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler, and Ranger Suárez are something to build upon and around. As such, the Phillies have a lot to prove in the coming months.

But here’s why having something to prove is a good thing: it’s a motivator. These Phillies want to defy their doubters and achieve better. Here are seven Phillies, each with something different to prove next season:

Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper won a Silver Slugger and NL MVP in 2021 by leading all MLB batters in slugging, OPS, OPS+, and doubles. He more than proved himself. But when the Phillies make their upgrades this offseason and the 2022 season begins, Harper will hopefully be in a different situation. Instead of having to carry the offense, he’ll ideally have some new teammates more on his level who can help him end the Phillies’ postseason drought.

So what does Harper have to prove? That he can win in October.