Earlier this week, we asked you a question about who should be the Phillies’ third All-Star, assuming that both Cristopher Sanchez and Kyle Schwarber are locks to make you. You responded:
Marsh has had an outstanding season, hitting .323/.357/.500 through Wednesday’s games. Having been platooned for most of his tenure in Philadelphia, Marsh has enjoyed consistent playing time for the first time in his career, playing in 70 of the team’s 75 games this year and even posting some of the best numbers against left-handed pitching he’s ever had (.279/.318/.410 through Wednesday).
It’s more than enough to be considered an All-Star.
His issue, of course, will be the crowded group of National League candidates for the outfield spots the league has. A simple search of outfielders in the National League based on fWAR puts Marsh way down at 16th best thanks to many metrics not liking his defense this season. Yet the All-Star Game isn’t about how well you play defense. It’s about how you hit the ball and Marsh’s 131 wRC+ is 21st in the NL. He’s been great at the plate and should be rewarded by staying home and playing at Citizens Bank Park in July.
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