Ben Silver

Bylines: @MainLineToday @PhiladelphiaSN @TheCHLocal | Former @WTBUSports Radio Host | Boston University Alum

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

A few months ago, I released a trailer for an upcoming documentary on the legacy of Connie Mack Stadium.

This is not that.

Instead, this is an extra about some of the remaining physical artifacts of the stadium that once stood on the corner of 21st and Lehigh.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

Drag bunts are the single sexiest thing a man can do on the ballfield.

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His fast swing-rate (>75 mph) is down 12.2% from his career average!

That almost feels impossible.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

Bohm's bat speed has gone down a full mph this year from his career averages.

Could be one of the many sources of his struggles this year.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

@CBabosWrites Thanks Christopher!

[Christopher Babos @CBabosWrites]

This is an excellent article from Ben. You really should check it out!

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

It’s pretty amazing that father and son @bendavisnbcs and Tague Davis could be the two highest draft picks to ever come out of the Philly region.

[Philly Sports Network @PhiladelphiaSN]

ICYMI: Our very own @BenHSilver caught up with Tague Davis, the standout first baseman for @LouisvilleBSB, and son of Ben.

An incredible story for an incredible athlete.

https://t.co/g5cBN2MYL8

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

Tague Davis is a special player, but he spent years at Malvern Prep reminded that he lived in his father Ben Davis’ shadow.

Now he’s carving his own path as the best college slugger in the country, carrying the torch of Malvern baseball along the way:
https://t.co/xNX3N8KfMm

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Every curveball Nola is throwing has been up in the zone.

I know everyone’s complained about his velo being lower, but is he can’t command the breaking stuff there’s no hope when Nola pitches.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

I've actually come around on this.

@HughJupside, this is an amazing troll. The dedication to respond to each comment is unreal. Insane work ethic.

[Hugh Jupside @HughJupside]

Schwarber career in Plate Appearances when he does NOT homer:
.168 BA
.518 OPS

Now add:
Horrifying Defense / No Defense (DH)

In other words, Schwarber - when he doesn't HR - is the worst player in MLB history.

Let's say he gets to 500 HR.
500 bombs is obviously Huge.

Is it enough to make Schwarber HOF worthy, given his MASSIVE deficiencies in EVERY other part of the game?

The answer, emphatically is NO.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

@HughJupside @CJMatt22094 @notgaetti @baseball_ref @CodifyBaseball @theaceofspaeder @TheWARmonger_ @JessicaDBrand @JackFritzWIP @PhillyFrontO @2008Philz @extrastats @BigLeagueDigest What are Nolan Ryan's stats when he doesn't strike someone out?

See how stupid this sounds.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

Since giving up 4 runs on March 30, Jose Alvarado has an ERA of 3.07.

20 strikeouts in 14.2 innings pitched.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

@OMENEDIT Yea, he was just an emergency arm for a day though.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

If you're looking for a big relief call-up a la Kerkering or Dominguez this is probably your guy.

McFarlane was drafted in the 4th round in 2022 and has been lights out this year for the Fightins. He's got a nice slider and an electric fastball that he can dial up to 101mph.

[Reading Fightin Phils @ReadingFightins]

Alex McFarlane has allowed 1️⃣ earned run through his first 13 appearances.

The @Phillies No. 17 prospect turned his fastball up to 99mph yesterday. ⛽️

@PhilsPlayerDev | #GoFightins

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

@TheSmartyJones I remember being at that game with my grandad. We talked for years about how they lost that game lol

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Locked-in tonight.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

Oh lord, the Phillies outfield hath forsaken Andrew Painter.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

@RedCornerPhils Thanks guys!

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

@irelanddxvies They said it couldn’t be done.

They said it couldn’t be pronounced.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

A few months ago, I released a trailer for an upcoming documentary on the legacy of Connie Mack Stadium.

This is not that.

Instead, this is an extra about some of the remaining physical artifacts of the stadium that once stood on the corner of 21st and Lehigh.

[Ben Silver @BenHSilver]

@MyranIsaac @sulburn