Rhys Hoskins Still Getting Used to New Role With Guardians

Looking back to 2017, Rhys Hoskins was considered a top-15 prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies farm system.

Since then, the first baseman has gone on to have a successful career, as he closes in on 200 home runs and owns an .818 OPS since his big-league debut almost a decade ago.

While the Cleveland Guardians are still relying on Hoskins to provide some sort of production at the plate, they also brought him into the organization to provide veteran leadership for their still-young roster.

With this role comes several responsibilities, one of which is the possibility of no longer seeing everyday at-bats, while making an impact behind the scenes.

Stephen Vogt admitted, "it’s a different role for Rhys. It's definitely taken some time to get used to it."

Hoskins also acknowledged that it's still a role he's getting used to, and that it could take some time to fully understand the best way to make an impact in it.

“It’s a learning experience, for sure," Hoskins said.

"I've obviously been on teams where this role is filled by a good player as well, and tried to watch them. But finding yourself in it, trying to figure out how to acclimate to this group of guys, specifically and this staff is, I think, something that just takes time.

Apr 12, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Rhys Hoskins (8) reacts after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images