Weston Wilson
One of the more pleasant surprises this season has been the emergence of Weston Wilson as a viable option on the Phillies' roster. Last season, Wilson already gave a taste of what he could do when he homered in his first career MLB at-bat against MacKenzie Gore of the Washington Nationals. He ended up seeing action in eight games with the big league club and finished with a solid .313 average and 1.000 OPS.
This season, Wilson was called up for good when the Phillies decided to move on from the failed Whit Merrifield experiment. The Phillies expected Wilson to at least provide some value with his bat as a reserve player, along with added flexibility with his ability to play multiple positions in the infield and outfield.
So far, Wilson has not only done that but has also performed beyond expectations. In his limited playing time, he has compiled a strong .313 batting average and .893 OPS with 11 runs scored, four doubles, one triple, three home runs, eight RBI and two stolen bases in 67 at-bats over 31 games while taking reps at five different positions. In case that wasn’t enough, Wilson hit for the cycle on Aug. 15, becoming the ninth player ever to do so for the franchise.
Every hit from Weston Wilson's cycle 😤 pic.twitter.com/jLsVY8eetq
— MLB (@MLB) August 16, 2024
With the Phillies’ ongoing outfield situation still in flux, with just Nick Castellanos in a secure spot, Wilson could also see an increased role with the Phillies in 2025 as part of their outfield picture. Given that deadline acquisition Austin Hays hasn’t impressed as of yet, along with the offensive limitations of Johan Rojas and the inconsistency of Brandon Marsh’s play, Wilson should definitely be in the mix for 2025 with his combined solid offensive and defensive potential.