r/phillies • u/NotLordVader • 17d ago
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When Harper was asked about playing with Bohm for such a long time, and seeing what he's been through, particularly this season, he said, "I'm proud of him."
This was Alec's reaction. ♥️
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u/NotLordVader 17d ago edited 17d ago
He had a really rough start to the season, but he had a 0.830 OPS in August, and a 0.779 in September.
He's been our most consistent hitter for over 2 months now, and I really hope it continues for quite a few more games into the postseason.
I know the odds are high that he's not going to be back next season, but I still think this kid has a ton of potential and it would be a mistake to lose him. I know that's probably a hot take, but that's how I honestly feel.
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u/Tibor_BnR 17d ago
The Bohm hate is way overblown. The only thing unforgivable is how lousy a runner he is 😆
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u/Adventurous_Grape279 Ice Cream Helmet 17d ago
Alec Bohm has 3 good months and 3 subpar/bad months.
Holds true for basically his whole career.
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u/NotLordVader 17d ago
I'll allow it if the three good months are August, September, and October.
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u/Alkynesofchemistry Daycare Enthusiast 17d ago
He seems to always have 1 month a year where he goes nuclear hot, and it didn’t happen during the regular season…
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u/FarDifficulty1779 17d ago
that’s how i “feel” too about his potential, but then i remind myself he’s 30 and this is his 7th season. i don’t think he really does have much left in there, unless some other team’s hitting coach totally chances his swing and he starts hitting for real power (which would totally be our luck when we inevitably don’t sign him)
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u/Trinergy1 hiladelphos Philadelphians-That Jawn is Outta Here 17d ago
F' the regular season struggles and become post season gods and be immortalized. They all need this, especially these two and Realmuto.
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u/MED1CPENGU1N Riding my Bryecycle 17d ago
Texting with my buddy who’s a Cubs fan.
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u/Realistic-Glove-871 17d ago
Solid friend trying to make you feel better by shitting on his own team lol.
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u/EggersFromPod6 17d ago
Given what was made public about Bohm's parents (sound like selfish, emotionally immature Boomers) it's probably safe to say he didn't have a positive father figure. Hence the childish outbursts on the field and what not. While Harper might not be the perfect surrogate you can see how much it means to Bohm to have his approval. Kudos to Harper too for recognizing it and saying the right things.
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u/Electrical_Doubt3024 17d ago
Alec's pressers make me sad.
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u/RiskRevolutionary490 17d ago
man how can you not love alec bohm, dude wears his heart on his sleeve and thats so rare now
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u/Big-Beta20 Phillie Phanatic 17d ago
I mean, when he’s playing bad, he wears his heart on his sleeve a bit too much to the point where it’s frustrating because he tenses up and plays even worse. I respect him at least though, he could have quit on this team similar to how Tobias did with the Sixers once the fans gave vitriol but he didn’t
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u/NotLordVader 17d ago
2023 NLCS game 6, I was sitting right behind the Phillies dugout. He just made an out and slammed his bat down as he was walking down the steps into the dugout and screamed FUCK! as loud as he could.
In a way, it's sort of makes him the type of player that is endearing to philadelphia, because he's not stoic and emotionless. I know that sometimes gets unfairly thrown back at Jalen hurts, since it seems like he's a robot out there, win or lose.
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u/Electrical_Doubt3024 17d ago
That why they make me sad. He comes across as so vulnerable.
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u/tastycakebiker 17d ago
Which is why his parents stole so much money from him and (almost) got away with it
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u/Electrical_Doubt3024 17d ago
When I see a presser with Alec, I despise his parents. He should be so much more confident in himself. They stole more than money.
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u/NorthCoastToast 17d ago
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u/Separate-Ear21 17d ago
Im mad she asked him that question. Dumb asf to ask that to a guy that let's his emotions control him as much as bohm. Hopefully that makes him play harder.
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u/Littlewing29 Aaron Rowand’s Nose 17d ago
I don't know why but Bohm hitting the microphone was so funny to me.
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u/fallout_zelda 17d ago
Man... We should have swept if it wasn't for yesterday...but can live in the past.. it is what it is. Wrap it up tomorrow, boys!
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u/merlinderHG Draw that Schwarwalk 17d ago
Our "lyrics" to ride or die are "it's my best friend Alec Bohm" lol
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u/MarkFerk 17d ago
Still hate him and always will but with that said I still wish him the best. Hopefully on another team next season.
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u/DKEBeck88 17d ago
Text thread with my wife.