Philadelphia Phillies third baseman found himself at the center of trade speculation this offseason despite making his first All-Star Game appearance. While his strong first-half numbers (.295/.348/.482, 11 home runs, 33 doubles, 70 RBI) showcased his offensive talent, a noticeable second-half decline (.251/.299/.382, four home runs, 11 doubles, 27 RBI) raised questions about his long-term role.
Compounding matters, a left-hand strain in September sidelined Bohm, and he struggled upon returning. In the Phillies’ NLDS loss to the New York Mets, he went just 1-for-13, was benched in Game 2, and displayed visible frustration after making outs.
Though trade rumors linked Bohm to potential deals involving elite reliever Mason Miller of the Athletics and All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker of the Astros, Philadelphia’s high asking price stalled any movement. Now, barring any late surprises, Bohm will remain the Phillies’ starting third baseman on Opening Day.
In a recent interview on The Phillies Show podcast, manager Rob Thomson provided a frank assessment of Bohm’s next steps, emphasizing the importance of emotional control.
“This guy’s a really good player, he really is,” Thomson said via On Pattison. “He gets a little emotional at times, and he’s gotta be able to reign that in so he can stay focused. Because if he does that, I think this guy’s got a chance to be a perennial All-Star.”
Thomson praised Bohm’s offensive skill set, highlighting his ability to hit for contact and power against both right-handers and left-handers. He also noted Bohm’s defensive improvement, calling his progress at third base “incredible.”
As part of a potent Phillies lineup featuring Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner, Bohm has a prime opportunity to take his game to the next level.
“Everybody gets emotional, but it’s how you handle it,” Thomson explained. “If he stays focused, he can be great—he can hit .320 with 30 homers and 120 RBIs in the middle of our lineup every year.”
Thomson stressed that Bohm must learn to move past mistakes quickly, focusing on the next pitch and the next play rather than dwelling on past struggles.
“We’ve got a lot of guys who get emotional,” Thomson said. “But how do you react to that? What does the next play look like? You can’t be thinking about what’s happened—it’s gone. You’ve gotta keep moving forward.”
With Bohm under team control through 2026, the Phillies are betting that his continued development—both physically and mentally—will solidify him as a long-term cornerstone of their offense. If he can harness his emotions and maintain consistency, Bohm has the potential to become one of the league’s premier third basemen.
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