Phillies Receive Concerning Update on Alec Bohm Amid Offensive Slump
The Philadelphia Phillies have received a troubling update regarding All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm, whose struggles at the plate early in the 2025 season have become a growing concern for the organization. Known for his steady bat and clutch hitting, Bohm entered the season with high expectations following a strong 2024 campaign. However, through mid-April, his offensive numbers have plummeted, raising alarms within the team and among fans.
Bohm is currently hitting just .151 with no home runs, three RBIs, and a .336 OPS — a drastic downturn for a player who has consistently been one of the Phillies’ most reliable run producers. His batting average and power production are significantly below his career norms, and the lack of offensive contribution from a core piece of the lineup is especially worrying for a team with postseason ambitions.
Despite the stark dip in traditional statistics, advanced metrics offer a glimmer of hope. Bohm leads the team with an average exit velocity of 92.9 mph and a hard-hit rate of 52.4%. These numbers suggest that he is still making strong contact, and the poor results may be more reflective of bad luck than a true decline in skill. Nonetheless, the continued inability to convert hard-hit balls into hits has left the Phillies coaching staff searching for answers.
Manager Rob Thomson has acknowledged Bohm’s slump but remains cautiously optimistic. “He’s still hitting the ball hard — it’s just not falling,” Thomson said in a recent interview. “We’re confident he’ll come around. He’s too good a hitter not to.” Still, in the highly competitive NL East, time is of the essence, and extended slumps can have serious implications for the team’s playoff hopes.
Bohm’s struggles are not occurring in isolation. The Phillies’ offense as a whole has been inconsistent in the early weeks of the season, and without Bohm’s bat helping to anchor the middle of the lineup, opposing pitchers have had an easier time navigating through Philadelphia’s order. With Bryce Harper and Trea Turner also enduring their share of ups and downs, Bohm’s resurgence could be the key to unlocking the offense’s full potential.
Fans, while frustrated, have largely remained supportive of Bohm, recognizing his past contributions and work ethic. Social media reactions have ranged from concerned to hopeful, with many pointing out his hard-hit metrics as signs that a breakout may be just around the corner.
In the coming weeks, the Phillies will need Bohm to find his rhythm if they hope to stay competitive in a crowded division. Whether it’s a matter of mechanical adjustments, mental approach, or simply better luck, Bohm’s performance will be under a microscope. For now, the Phillies are sticking with their guy — but how long that patience lasts may depend on what happens at the plate over the next stretch of games.
