Check out Jeff & Donnie’s Phillies Season Projections.
The Phillies opened the season yesterday in Texas as they took on the Rangers. The game started off great as the Phillies got to ace pitcher Jacob deGrom early. Then, the wheels fell off. They ended up losing the game 11-7. It’s just Game #1 of 162 so let’s not get too crazy!
If you don’t know anything about Jeff or myself(Donnie), we are both major sports fans especially baseball. Every morning when we see each other, we go over box scores, talk pitching matchups, and run through the all of the games from the previous day. This has to annoy Andie & Shannon. Hey, we are boys and we like sports!
It was 3:15pm yesterday and I just woke up from a nap. I called Jeff and he answered sounding very groggy. Jeff just got back from Phillies Spring Training in Clearwater Florida and literally had ZERO sleep. He was down there covering the team and scouting the team as well. He always answers my calls which is really cool, even if he is super tired or running an errand.
I had an idea I wanted to pitch to him earlier in the day but I completely forgot about it. I wanted to do some Phillies team and player projections before the season started. We had 45 minutes until first pitch of Opening Day. I was like “Dude, I have an idea… We should do our personal Phillies projections.” He was like “Umm, okay. Let’s do it.” This dude just rolled out of bed probably hair all messed up and this was probably the last thing he wanted to do. Kidding! He was all about it. When it comes to baseball, Jeff is always down to talk and listen to it all! It must run in the family or something.
Here are Jeff & Donnie’s Phillies Season Projections
Trea Turner Season Batting Average
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – MARCH 30: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a triple in the third inning against the Texas Rangers on Opening Day at Globe Life Field on March 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Jeff – .309
Donnie – .330
Both of us think he will have an amazing season. Will he lead the league in Average?
Kyle Schwarber Total Home Runs
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Last season, Kyle Schwarber led the National League in homers with 46. Will he top his total from last year?
Jeff – 39
Donnie – 42
Alec Bohm Total Home Runs
ARLINGTON, TX – MARCH 30: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jim Coswert/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
It has been reported that Third Baseman Alec Bohm put on 15 pounds of muscle this offseason. The Phillies are hoping that this will increase his power numbers.
Jeff – 21
Donnie – 25
Most Wins By Phillies Pitcher
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – MARCH 30: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the second inning against the Texas Rangers in the Opening Day game at Globe Life Field on March 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
We both agreed it will come down to 2 starters. Wheeler or Nola.
Jeff – Zack Wheeler
Donnie – Aaron Nola
Bryce Harper Total Home Runs & RBI's
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 22: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after his RBI double during the first inning against the San Diego Padres in game four of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
How long will Bryce Harper be out of the lineup? Hopefully not very long!
Jeff – 30 Home Runs and 102 RBI’s
Donnie – 27 Home Runs and 94 RBI’s
Nick Castellanos Total RBI's
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 03: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats in the third inning during Game 5 of the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, November 3, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
We need a bounce back year big time from Nick Castellanos. When we signed him last off-season, he was expected to come right in and produce. He did not do that. Let’s see if he settles in.
Jeff – 91 RBI’s
Donnie – 78 RBI’s
What Phillies Will Be All-Stars?
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 19: A general view during the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
What Phillies players will be participating in the Mid-Summer Classic?
Jeff – Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Zack Wheeler
Donnie – Trea Turner, Zack Wheeler, and Alec Bohm
