3 Phillies Who've Dominated Spring Training So Far

Manager Joe Giarardi will be under the weight of some heavy expectations in his first year as the Philadelphia Phillies skipper. With a veteran roster, and a rabid fan base that has waited nine years to get back to the postseason, Girardi must deliver. Fortunately for Girardi, he'll have the comfort of a roster that has looked very solid in his first Phillies Spring Training.

Bryce Harper just casually hit a baseball onto the highway. pic.twitter.com/hQ0AbJv19h
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3. 2B Logan Forsythe

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Logan Forsythe hitting against the New York Yankees / Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

The veteran journeyman Forsythe has the chance to be a key contributor on a team of fellow veterans in 2020. In 14 at bats this spring, Forsythe is hitting .500 with a pair of home runs already -- not bad for a 33-year-old infielder. After spending the last two seasons with three different teams, Forsythe could carve a home in Philadelphia this year.

Phillies that impressed today:

- Logan Forsythe is CRUSHING Spring.

- Deivy Grullon keeps on flashing a big bat.

- Austin Listi stays hot, goes 2-for-2.

- Mickey Moniak continues to prove doubters wrong.

- Drew Storen and Jose Alvarez both tossed clean and quick innings.
— Alex Carr (@AlexCarrMLB) February 29, 2020

2. LHP Ranger Suarez

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez against the Washington Nationals / Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

Even though he's only seen five innings of work so far this spring, Suarez has been nearly perfect in his limited time on the mound. The 24-year-old Venezuelan reliever hasn't given up a single earned run and has tallied four strikeouts with one walk. Girardi and fans will have to see more from Suarez to know for sure if he can be a lock-down bullpen arm this season, but on a team loaded with veterans, Suarez has already brought some refreshing youthful promise to the Phillies pitching staff.

1. OF Bryce Harper

Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder Bryce Harper against the Toronto Blue Jays / Mark Brown/Getty Images

As the organization's highest-paid player, Harper has appropriately been Philadelphia's best player this spring. However, after last year's disappointment, a dominant Spring Training performance is hardly worthy of Harper's massive contract. Harper can take the first step towards earning his $330 million if he can parlay his spring training dominance into the regular season. With a team-leading three home runs, 10 RBI and a mammoth 1.900 OPS, Harper is showing all the tools that the Phillies paid for so far, but it will only be worth it if he keeps it up.