As spring training begins to wind down, Alec Bohm is giving Philadelphia Phillies fans a glimpse of something they’ve been waiting to see for years.
Power.
The Phillies’ third baseman delivered one of the most eye-catching performances of the spring on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. Bohm went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and four RBIs in Philadelphia’s 11–8 victory — and both of his hits left the ballpark.
For a player who has long teased the possibility of becoming a legitimate power threat, the display could not have come at a better time.
A Reminder of What Bohm Could Be
Bohm’s two-homer game offered a reminder of the offensive upside many believed he possessed when he first arrived in the majors.
Standing at 6-foot-4, Bohm has the physical tools to produce significant power from the hot corner. Yet through six seasons in the big leagues, that potential has only surfaced in flashes.
His best power output came in 2023, when he hit 20 home runs — still the highest total of his career. Since then, he hasn’t quite matched that level of production, leaving fans wondering if another step forward was still possible.
Friday’s performance suggested it might be.
Of course, spring training numbers always come with a caveat. But when a player begins to drive the ball with authority late in camp, it can still offer an encouraging sign heading into the regular season.
A Critical Year Ahead
The timing of Bohm’s surge also adds another layer of intrigue.
The 2026 season will be his final year under contract before reaching free agency, making it a pivotal moment for both the player and the organization.
Philadelphia has one of the most competitive rosters in baseball, and Bohm is expected to remain a central part of the lineup. But the long-term picture is less certain, especially with top prospect Aidan Miller waiting in the wings as a potential future cornerstone.
That reality makes this season particularly important.
If Bohm can deliver the type of power he has shown during spring training, the Phillies could extract maximum value from one of their key offensive pieces — whether that leads to an extension or simply a strong final year in Philadelphia.
Early Spring Numbers Turning Heads
So far this spring, Bohm’s production has been difficult to ignore.
Through his first nine games, he has posted an impressive .375/.385/.833 slash line, good for a 1.218 OPS. He has also driven in nine runs while launching three home runs.
For a hitter who has often relied on contact and average rather than power, those numbers represent a noticeable shift in approach.
The Phillies Need More Power
Philadelphia’s lineup already features two of the most feared power hitters in baseball: Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.
But the team has often felt one big bat short behind them — a gap that has occasionally surfaced during both the regular season and the postseason.
If Bohm can become a consistent power presence in the cleanup spot, it would dramatically deepen the lineup. The idea of Bohm reaching the 30-home-run mark for the first time in his career suddenly doesn’t feel impossible.
Even modest growth in that department could change the complexion of the Phillies’ offense.
A Chance to Rewrite the Narrative
Bohm already showed he can reach a high level once before.
In 2024, he earned an All-Star selection during one of the best stretches of his career. Last season, however, brought a slight step back. While he still hit a solid .287, his power dipped to just 11 home runs and 59 RBIs across 120 games.
That regression left many wondering whether another breakout was still ahead.
Now, as the regular season approaches, the early signs are encouraging.
Spring training may not decide a season — but it can reveal when something has changed. And for Alec Bohm, the way he’s swinging the bat right now suggests 2026 could look very different.
For the Phillies, that possibility might be exactly what their lineup needs.
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