Phillies’ Rob Thomson Sends 3-Word Alec Bohm Message As Concerns Mount

Meanwhile, Bohm’s ongoing legal battle with his parents appeared to grow more combative this week.

But when asked about his commitment to Bohm amid the plate struggles and off-field controversy, Thomson praised the infielder for demonstrating better body language amid his issues than he has in the past.

“When he does struggle, you don’t see the same frustration you saw in the past, so that’s good,” Thomson said after Tuesday’s game, per Lauber. “And my door is always open if he ever wants to talk about anything. And he hasn’t. He seems to be in a really good space right now.”

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Philadelphia Phillies’ Rob Thomson Sends 3-Word Alec Bohm Maturity Message

Improvement in Bohm’s visible frustration amid continued issues at the plate might seem like a small thing to some fans as the Phillies lose games, but Thomson was pointing to a key problem that Bohm has faced in the past.

In 2024, Bohm was benched during the National League Division Series against the New York Mets, and it appeared that his visible frustration during the playoffs was a core reason.

“Poor body language was likely another factor in Bohm’s playoff benching,” Corey Seidman noted for NBC Sports Philadelphia. “He's tended to show emotion when struggling over the years and the Phillies don't want their opponent to see. They don't mind the passion, they'd just rather he show it off-camera.”

Now Bohm is struggling at the plate once again, but the manager appreciates how he is handling it. Thomson sent a three-word message on the player’s demeanor as the legal proceedings with his family move forward and his hitting slump deepens.

“He’s growing up,” Thomson said on Tuesday, according to Lauber.

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