Philadelphia Phillies midseason report card: Grading the bullpen
By David Esser
![Jun 25, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Archie Bradley (23) at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Jun 25, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Archie Bradley (23) at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/9437280dd237dcff2af4f6e15a0012c6702274d0345e6712b4119fb365d9d734.jpg)
Connor Brogdon: C
For the most part, Connor Brogdon has been relatively solid this season. He’s got a 4.19 ERA and a 1.223 WHIP, which are both somewhat respectable numbers for someone who’s only made 46 appearances in the major leagues. However, there was still a hope heading into the season that Brogdon would be able to take a significant leap forward in 2021, a leap that would solidify him as a high-leverage arm for Joe Girardi. That leap has yet to happen, hence the “C” grade here at the All-Star break.
Bailey Falter: B
Seemingly appearing from out of nowhere, Bailey Falter has been a very pleasant surprise for the Phillies this season. His ability to stretch out as a long-reliever allowed Girardi to move Ranger Suarez into the closer job full-time. Falter should expect to play a rather large role for the team during the second half of the season.
Enyel De Los Santos: F
Enyel De Los Santos is bad at baseball.
David Hale: F
David Hale is bad at baseball, and currently unemployed.
Neftali Feliz: F?
I don’t even know what to make of the Neftali Feliz experience. He had two abysmal high-leverage outings immediately after being called up from AAA, and was promptly released. He’s currently with the Dodgers.
Christopher Sanchez, Ramon Rosso, J.D. Hammer, JoJo Romero: N/A
None of these guys made/have made enough appearances to earn a midseason grade. Christopher Sanchez and J.D. Hammer are two players who could see some considerable work with the big league club during the second half of the season.
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