Phillies' Long Ball Prediction for 2026 Looks Completely False

Core hitters like Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Alec Bohm are off to a dismal start at the plate.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:05am

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The Philadelphia Phillies were expected to have a powerful lineup in 2026 with the return of multiple 20+ home run hitters, but the team's core hitters have been underwhelming to start the season. Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Alec Bohm, who comprise the most powerful parts of the Phillies' batting order, are collectively batting just 8-for-62 with only two home runs between them.

Why it matters

The Phillies' struggles at the plate have been devastating to watch, and this slow start could snowball into a larger issue throughout the rest of the season. The team is currently 16th in MLB in runs scored, and they will not be sustainable without their best players producing.

The details

Turner is batting .176, Schwarber is batting .125, Harper is batting .067, and Bohm is batting .143. Together, that core quartet of the Phillies' best hitters are batting a combined 8-for-62 to start the 2026 campaign. Bohm and Schwarber each have one home run, but the Phillies' power production has been severely lacking.

  • The 2026 MLB season began on March 26, 2026.

The players

Bryce Harper

A star outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Kyle Schwarber

A power-hitting outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Trea Turner

An All-Star infielder and leadoff hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Alec Bohm

A young infielder and key part of the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup.

Brandon Marsh

An outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies who has been the team's leading hitter so far this season.

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The takeaway

The Phillies' slow start at the plate has raised serious concerns about the team's ability to live up to the high expectations placed on their powerful lineup. If their core hitters like Harper, Schwarber, Turner, and Bohm don't turn things around quickly, the Phillies could be in for a long and disappointing season.