Why Bryson Stott Is No Longer Phillies' Primary Infield Worry

Why Bryson Stott is no longer Phillies' primary infield worry

No one has ever questioned Bryson Stott’s ability to pick it defensively or run the bases. He is about as fundamental as it gets in both areas. After he tallied 164 hits and slashed .280/.329/.419 in 2023, while handling both right-handers and left-handers, there was no question whether he was an “everyday player.” But in the two seasons entering 2026, Stott struggled badly against southpaws. Among left-handed hitters with at least 250 plate app…

Bryce Harper on Bryson Stott: "He's an everyday guy, always has been"

Bryce Harper was asked about Bryson Stott’s recent hot streak and whether or not that his second baseman should be an everyday player. Bryce Harper on Bryson Stott: Bryce Harper insisted that Bryson Stott should be an everyday player when asked about Stott’s hot streak.“He’s an everyday guy. He always has been, and when you take an everyday guy out of the lineup, it’s tough for them to kind of get it going each day.” pic.twitter.com/rCBZISPXYT—…