How Gabriel Rincones Jr. Could Be the Answer to the Phillies' Biggest Problem

The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling with their outfield, as Adolis Garcia is out for the season and rookie Justin Crawford has been underperforming. Prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. has been called up and his powerful bat could be the answer the team needs.

Although the Phillies have been winning games lately, it's not due to their offense. Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Brandon Marsh are the only consistent hitters, but the pitching staff has carried the team to a playoff spot. The lineup's collective batting average is just .226, with only 86 home runs, making this team in dire need of Gabriel Rincones Jr.'s power.

Enter Gabriel Rincones Jr., a 25-year-old prospect with a calling card of light tower power. He has made steady progress in the minor leagues, advancing roughly one level per year. In his last season with the Ironpigs, he hit 18 home runs and 41 extra-base hits in 119 games.

Knee injuries have limited Gabriel Rincones Jr. to just a dozen games this season, where he posted a .628 OPS. The Phillies are hoping he was just shaking off the rust and are giving him a chance to prove himself.

Rincones Jr. is not expected to single-handedly solve the Phillies' outfield woes, but he could be a massive upgrade for the team. If he can just do what he does best – work counts and crush home runs – the Phillies will be in a much better position.