4 Keys to a Philadelphia Phillies Improved Offensive Attack This Season
February 22, 2012 by Matt Boczar
Filed under Fan News
It may be hard to believe that one of the questions facing the Philadelphia Phillies—a team that set a franchise record in wins and scored the second-highest amount of runs in the National League following the All-Star break last season—is how their offense will perform this season.
However, after posting their lowest home run total in over a decade last season, and after finishing with the ninth-highest team batting average in the National League, the Phils’ offense heading into this season is not as certain as it has been in past seasons.
Following their .226 team batting average in the 2011 NLDS and an injury to Ryan Howard that could cause him to start the season on the disabled list, the Phillies may use spring training to improve their offensive attack while finding a player to bat in the cleanup spot until Howard returns.
An improved offensive attack, as well as strong pitching performances, may help the Phils improve on last season’s success.