The Phillies took a different approach this offseason. Instead of blowing up the farm system for a quick fix, they doubled down on their homegrown talent.

Last year, the Philadelphia Phillies bet on Austin Hays, hoping he'd be the guy from the right-side of the plate that could mash lefties in October.

Quite simply, an athlete’s prime is an age range in which they perform at their best. Research has supported the existence of an athletic prime, and while it differs in every sport, Ron Shandler’s ...