Is this Phillies improvement for real?

Trend or truth?

When I co-hosted a show on the BetQL Network, we used to play a game called ‘Trend or Truth’ to either lift up or swat away betting trends that bettors might look toward before placing wagers, especially in the NFL.

The same logic can be used to discern what’s happening with the Phillies early-season patience at the plate.

After an electric series win over the Dodgers, the Phillies enter a day off with an outstanding 7-2 record. The starting pitching as been excellent. The at-bats have been even better.

But are we ready to say this is now who the Philies are?

Here are the updated plate discipline, strikeout, walk and chase rate numbers with some context on how long it takes to go from trend to truth is this area.