Darin Ruf can be among top performers for Philadelphia Phillies in 2013 regular season - MLB Update
Darin Ruf has been a great discovery for Philadelphia Phillies this year. By the dint of his consistent performances, he has drawn praises from the experts.
For the same reason, he has been touted as the most promising batter for the Phillies and the one that will play a major role in their success next year.
The Phillies battled all through the 2012 regular season and piled up losses. No wonder, their fans are extremely disappointed. They are looking forward to drastic measures from the Phillies’ management in the offseason.
The issues that the Phillies confronted and that led to their decline will be addressed before the beginning of Spring Training.
Keeping in view their performance in the season, there are a number of areas that need attention. For example, one of the reasons why the Phillies struggled during the season is unimpressive shows coming off from their batters at the plate.
Most of their hitters did not step up. Frequently, they let their pitchers down by posting a fewer number of runs on the scoreboard. Some of the Phillies’ hurlers were not as mediocre during the season as their win-loss record suggests. If they witnessed
better run-support from the offence, they may have produced victories for the team.
Against this backdrop, one of the most important tasks that the Phillies will carry out during the offseason is streamlining the offence. By inducting quality batters in the line-up either from the farm system or through trades, they can strengthen offence
and prepare for the upcoming season.
In light of this, the emergence of Ruf can go a long way in removing the offensive woes of the Phillies. He has proven time-and-again that he is capable of performing at the Major League level.
Even during the season, he played matches and struck home-runs, which can be taken as the evidence that if the Phillies keep giving him opportunities in the Majors, he can turn out to be an amazing hitter.
Ruf is the most successful player in the Minor League for the Phillies in 2012.
He certainly can replicate his splendid shows in the Majors if the Phillies trust in his abilities and give him chances.
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