Daily News | ‘Nobody in here is scared’, says Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber as Mets loom in the NL East | Marcus Hayes
“What I love … is how deep they get into counts. What our guys are doing to pitchers, I really like,” Girardi said. “And the hits have been extra-base hits. Put that together with some walks, and you’re going to score some runs.”Phillies fans saw Girardi’s words come to life when their team returned to the playoffs in 2007 for the first time in 13 years. The 2007 team led the National League with 3.87 pitches per plate appearance.
As Girardi stood on the Yankees’ spring training field Tuesday he was asked if he saw similarities between the 2009 Yanks and the 2022 Phils.“You know, I do,” Girardi said. “There’s power. There’s on-base guys. Not necessarily the 50-stolen-base guy, but guys who know how to run the bases.”The 2009 Yankees averaged more than 32 years of age, so they’d seen some things. Not coincidentally, the meat of the Phillies’ lineup averages just a tick over 30, and they’re not just dinger dudes.