Episode 195 - The Phillies Bats Awaken and Defensive Shifting w/ Russell Carleton




Hittin' Season: A Phillies Podcast show

Summary: On Episode 195, host John Stolnis recaps the Phillies' series win against the Colorado Rockies. The bats finally woke up, could it open the floodgates for the offense? The bullpen is still a mess, who will step up and help Seranthony Dominguez? The Phils' still have half a month with this brutal schedule, but things ease up considerably in July. And what's behind the Phillies' use of defensive shifting. Does it actually help? Baseball Prospectus' Russell Carleton joins the show to discuss this and his new book "The Shift."