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Alec Bohm's terrible start to 2026 is worst in Phillies history since 1920
TL;DR
Alec Bohm's start to the 2026 MLB season is the worst in Philadelphia Phillies history since 1920, marking a troubling trend for the player and the franchise.
Key points
- Alec Bohm has the worst start in Phillies history since 1920
- This record is based on the first 23 games of the season
- The performance is the worst in the live ball era
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The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the longest tenured franchises in Major League Baseball, and there's plenty of interesting history associated with the team.
And since the live ball era began in 1920, there are plenty of fascinating statistics that are noteworthy. But not all of the history is a good thing. Alec Bohm is experiencing that this season.
As Todd Zolecki of MLB.com shared, Bohm's terrible start to the 2026 season is the worst from a hitter through the first 23 games of a season the Phillies franchise has ever seen in the live ball era.
Alec Bohm is off to worst start in live-ball era Phillies history
"Alec Bohm went 0 for 3 tonight. His .384 OPS is the lowest in the Phillies' first 23 games (minimum 75 plate appearances) in the live ball era (since 1920)," Zolecki shared.
This start to the season for Bohm has been absolutely terrible. He hit an opening day three-run homer, and since then has been incredibly cold.
On the year, through 88 plate appearances, Bohm is hitting .128 with a .205 on-base percentage and a .179 slugging percentage, which is good for the .384 OPS that's the worst for a Phillies hitter through the first 23 games of the season since 1920.
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Q&A
What is Alec Bohm's record for the worst start in Phillies history?
Alec Bohm has the worst start in Philadelphia Phillies history through the first 23 games of a season in the live ball era.
How does Bohm's performance in 2026 compare to past Phillies players?
Bohm's performance is the worst recorded for a hitter in the Phillies franchise since the live ball era began in 1920.
What impact does Bohm's poor start have on the Phillies' season?
Bohm's terrible start could negatively affect the team's overall performance and morale as they navigate the early part of the season.
