Alec Bohm shows potential for hitting improvement with Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Alec Bohm is experiencing a notable increase in hitting performance this July for the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite an overall lackluster season, his recent statistics indicate he is making harder contact, with a HardHit% of 52.8% this month compared to 42.5% for the season. His average exit velocity also increased to 94.1 MPH this July, suggesting a possible turnaround. Analysts point out his current.239 batting average in July comes with a low.245 BABIP, hinting at a potential hot streak if he continues to improve his contact quality. Fellow teammates J.T. Realmuto and Trea Turner have recently shown offensive improvement, which may further bolster the lineup.
- •Bohm hitting.239/.311/.478 so far in July
- •HardHit% increased to 52.8% this month
- •Average exit velocity up to 94.1 MPH
- •Realmuto and Turner also showing offensive gains
- •Low BABIP suggests potential for better results in future games
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Another Alec Bohm Hot Streak Is on the Horizon for Phillies
"The Phillies have been plagued this season by lackluster production from their righty bats. As a whole, J.T. Realmuto (.648 OPS), Trea Turner (.684) and Alec Bohm (.657) have provided unsatisfactory offensive results. While Turner’s defense has been much maligned this season, he’s turned his production around at the plate. Since June 15, Turner has […] The post Another Alec Bohm Hot Streak Is on the Horizon for Phillies appeared first on The Lead.
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