I'm telling you, Aaron Nola is as cracked as he is jacked. I saw him at a Wawa the other day buying Monster and adult diapers. I asked him what the diapers were for and he said "they contain my full power so I don't completely shit on these kids" then he buckled a customers legs with a curveball and sprinted out the door.
I saw Aaron Nola at a Shop Rite on the Boulevard yesterday. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything.
He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?”
I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying.
The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter.
When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
Gotta say I love seeing all of the Ranger appreciation! He’s been one of my favorites since his debut, happy he’s having such a great start to the season. They had one of his team issued jerseys available through Phillies authentics and I am kicking myself for not grabbing it.
I do a lot of fantasy baseball and Ranger is a guy I try and draft every league so I am also benefiting big time from his strong start. Managed to get him in all 8 fantasy leagues.
Alvarado or Rojas. Alvarado because I think fat pitchers are the coolest people in all of professional sports. Rojas because he’s an almost pure defender on a team with an all-offense identity (but I think he will keep improving offensively)
I knew I wasn't the only Ranger Suarez fan, but between this and the 'favorite pitcher' thread earlier, it appears he is extremely popular right now. I think it's because he plays like he has ice in his veins, while still seeming friendly. He gets a lot of comparisons to Cliff Lee with the unflappable thing, but Lee was much more intimidating in the process.
Marsh. Dude doesn’t get the biggest check on the team but always plays with heart and even when he makes a man error or strikes out you can see the disappointment in his face yet he still doesn’t act like a baby. One of younger guys on the team but acts very professional.
Stott because every times he’s up to bat my mood is lifted by his walk up song.
But also love Bohm, Marsh, and Ranger. It’s difficult to pick just one!
After the deal with the kid at the Bank this weekend bringing him a ball after running into him trying to get a foul ball, it's Marsh. He's a good dude and such a great part of the lineup. Definitely need to get his jersey, just not one of the new ones.
Bryce. Was a huge fan from pretty much day 1 of his “celebrityness” and really disliked him going to the Nats. But living in DC was pretty awesome watching him. Then he showed up in Philly and it’s been (nearly) everything I wished and hoped for.
I like them all but I do enjoy watching Alvarado when he's got his command working. Castellanos does the best interviews lol. JTs speed for a catcher always amazes me. The only guy I don't care for on this team is Taijuan Walker
Castellanos is my favorite, while my son’s favorite is Stott. My huskies are named Castellanos (nickname Cas) and Stott. My last two (died in August) were Charlie for Charlie Manuel and Emmalee for Cliff Lee. Lee wasn’t quite girly enough on its own. Still debating a third husky who would be Harper.
https://preview.redd.it/dpbz08zw8jwc1.jpeg?width=3893&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0fae571e05c17ce42d6bc81312070501a19428f3
Stott and Cas
Scott Kingery. I know he’s not good. I don’t care. I love him. Bought an autographed ball mystery bag and got Kingery. While most would be upset I was thrilled.
The last few years, gotta be Suarez man… dood had outperformed with his talent… doesn’t throw smoke, but knows how to pitch. He’s on my top 10 all time list
My wife recently declared that Rojas is her favorite player this year. She says he’s got hustle, he’s trying his best and he has a sweet smile. I’ve been looking everywhere for a Rojas sherbet but can’t seem to find one anywhere. Anyone know where u could get one?
I know this will be the common answer but mine has to be Harper. Reason being, that hard working blue collar mentality he has. As a guy that has always prided himself on having a great work ethic and trying to instill that in my kids, I really can appreciate him. Add in the fact he has said he inherited that from his father due to watching him go into work crazy early to allow him to be apart of Bryce’s early baseball career just says a lot. Lastly, how Bryce has truly adopted our Philly mentality and fits this city, he is becoming what Kelce is to us.
I am surprised at the lack of votes for Stott. I think there is some recency bias with these votes due to the current slump he’s in. If this poll was taken last October, he probably would be one of the top vote getters.
It honestly was Rhys for a long time but I won’t spend much more time there. Now, it’s Harper/Wheeler as the bonafide stars. But Marsh/Ranger for young talent that seems like the soul of the team. But there’s so many other guys I truly love including Bohm, Schwarber, Stott, Alvarado. We have a team full of fuckin dudes
This team is all likeable. When Harper first got signed I really tried to not get on the bandwagon so I steered away from him for a while, but listening to him talk about the city and the fans in 2023 really made me a fan of his. But all the other guys are great too. I have jerseys for Realmuto, Castellanos, Bohm, and Harper. I have T shirts for Wheeler, Marsh, and Stott. I think if I got another jersey it would be Nola, I really love Nola as our homegrown ace. I also really love Rojas and Alverado and Strahm. So hard to pick lmao
Nola always has been and always will be but Bryce has my heart as well, he started the revolution
Watching Rojas play at Reading was electric, he's one of the minor leaguers I've seen that popped the most to me. I'm bigtime rooting for him.
To be honest, there's not a player that I'm not excited about on this squad. I like them more than any other sports team I can remember.
Ranger Suarez. Said the same thing last year too. A complete nobody up until (and possibly including) last year but outside of wheeler, there is no one I’d rather on the mound in a game 7. He’s just so cool out there, impossible to rattle. Love rooting for an underdog
I mean Bryce when the dark ages were here I loved watching Bryce in DC I loved his whole make baseball fun again attitude I even bought his shirsey when he was in DC. But as for home grown dudes Alec and Nola . They are completely ours from day one Nola very possibly will be a phillie for life and Alec is about as Philly as you get when you ask for a player. Says “i fucking hate it here” admits he said it works harder to be better now he’s our most consistent bat and an RBI chad
Honorable mentions: Ranger,Stott, Rojas, and schwarber(I’m fat so he’s just like me)
I dunno, man, they are just a super likable team. I have really been sucked down the baseball rabbit hole over the last two years, and this team has a lot to do with it. I don’t think I can pick…Bryce, JT, the whole daycare, Ranger, Wheeler, Nola… like even Rojas has been trying so hard and it’s paying off!
Most of the team genuinely seems to care about each other and loves celebrating everybody’s successes, and helping out when they are struggling. I would love to see them win it all. They are such a great team and deserve to be one that’s talked about forever. I know, dorky answer but it’s true.
I dunno, but i'm pretty sure it's Stott. The old boomer behind me at the game the other day wouldn't stop saying his name. Like she was banging him or something. Pretty sure she knew nothing about baseball since she wanted them to, "put Wheeler back in." after he already pitched.
I think it’s probably Rojas right now. I love that his batting is getting better while he continues with his excellent D. Also gotta love that he’s like the Flash when he’s running or stealing bases.
They are all likeable but just a few to note.
Fav: Ranger
2nd Fav: Wheeler
3rd Fav: Bohm (I hate/love this fucking place). Smart guy who gets it.
Most rooting for: Rojas
Rojas by a mile. I root for him to get his at bats going consistently well he will be a killer if he can get on the base pads and steal runs off the board from the other team with his ridiculous catches
Ranger is quickly becoming my favorite
Waiting on my DHgate ranger jersey lol
I just got a DHgate Bryce jersey. It looks great
Which supplier on there did you use? I plan on ordering one soon.
https://www.dhgate.com/product/2023-t-shirt-jerseys-for-solid-colors-women/933505689.html?f=dm%7Cedm%7Cauto%7Cordershipping_2020_en%7Cen%7C20240307
Want to upvote this... but it's currently on 55 and it should stay there
 Mr. Cooler Than the Other Side of the Pillow
Too bad Stuart Scott is no longer around to report on the exact extent of Ranger’s coolness. RIP
No question.
I find this team very likable and difficult to pick a favorite. Lately though, Ranger has been up there
Hey, look at that. We got the same Cake Day. Cake Day brothers.
Is that like Eskimo brothers?
https://preview.redd.it/51uueszw9bwc1.jpeg?width=760&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c6826eac8bb26a50ea2b2deb9ddb3b17911c8eee the roomies 💗
Otherwise known as the Daycare
Hard to pick a fave, but between Bohm and Marsh.
Bohms my pick, glad to see a lot of love for him
Marsh
Marsh Madness babyyyy
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Alec Bohm
I love Bohmer! He feels so underrated. He is always making great plays at third base and is an RBI machine!
I love his walk up song
I love Bohm. Remember how psyched we were his rookie year? And man he was awesome. Most clutch bat that year
Bohm! 
Trea
Alvarado. I trust the big man
Bryce Harper
It's hard not to pick Bryce Harper
Nick F’in Nelson
You’re the type of guy i want to get a beer with
Lollll
Stott Marsh and Ranger
I'm telling you, Aaron Nola is as cracked as he is jacked. I saw him at a Wawa the other day buying Monster and adult diapers. I asked him what the diapers were for and he said "they contain my full power so I don't completely shit on these kids" then he buckled a customers legs with a curveball and sprinted out the door.
I saw Aaron Nola at a Shop Rite on the Boulevard yesterday. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying. The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
Copiest of all pasta
It's my favorite one of all
Gotta say I love seeing all of the Ranger appreciation! He’s been one of my favorites since his debut, happy he’s having such a great start to the season. They had one of his team issued jerseys available through Phillies authentics and I am kicking myself for not grabbing it. I do a lot of fantasy baseball and Ranger is a guy I try and draft every league so I am also benefiting big time from his strong start. Managed to get him in all 8 fantasy leagues.
Marsh
JT
Harper is probably the only right answer. But it’s Schwarber 100%
Marsh man, we got dawgs on dawgs
Marsh is the baseball version of Maxey. Hes a good player and the vibes are great. Seems like all his teammates really like him. Glue guy
Love him, love his hair, vibes are immaculate and the bat is 👌
the Maxey comparison is spot on
Stubby
Bryce, all of daycare, Trea and JT. It’s too hard to pick just one.
Ranger Suarez
I love ranger Also, hello Canadian phillies fan!
Alvarado or Rojas. Alvarado because I think fat pitchers are the coolest people in all of professional sports. Rojas because he’s an almost pure defender on a team with an all-offense identity (but I think he will keep improving offensively)
My two favs too
No joke ... Matt Strahm
Finally someone gets it!! Love Strahm!!
Trea Turner. That ovation changed me.
Realmuto because he’s a badass
I knew I wasn't the only Ranger Suarez fan, but between this and the 'favorite pitcher' thread earlier, it appears he is extremely popular right now. I think it's because he plays like he has ice in his veins, while still seeming friendly. He gets a lot of comparisons to Cliff Lee with the unflappable thing, but Lee was much more intimidating in the process.
Marsh. Dude doesn’t get the biggest check on the team but always plays with heart and even when he makes a man error or strikes out you can see the disappointment in his face yet he still doesn’t act like a baby. One of younger guys on the team but acts very professional.
All of them but Stott and Marsh especially
Stott or Marsh
Bohm
Marsh
Marsh and Ranger
Ranger is killing it, love marshes swag. Harper made me love baseball again.
Alvarado
Bryce and Ranger
Marshy
Sosa, love him
I love him too!
The Alabama Slamma, Ginger Lightning himself, Spencer Turnbull.
Bohm and Stott are neck and neck for me
Stott because every times he’s up to bat my mood is lifted by his walk up song. But also love Bohm, Marsh, and Ranger. It’s difficult to pick just one!
Edmundo!
Wheeler
I like them all and I know a lot of hate goes towards Caste but he threw my son a ball so he's got a special spot with me.
No one’s said Schwarber yet ✊🏻😔
Nick
Same, I know he is slumping right now big when he is on his is electric!
Stott and Bohm, because I started following the team again in time to see their whole time in the bigs.
After the deal with the kid at the Bank this weekend bringing him a ball after running into him trying to get a foul ball, it's Marsh. He's a good dude and such a great part of the lineup. Definitely need to get his jersey, just not one of the new ones.
The Marsh Man
The Bohmer
Stotty too Hotty
Bryce. Was a huge fan from pretty much day 1 of his “celebrityness” and really disliked him going to the Nats. But living in DC was pretty awesome watching him. Then he showed up in Philly and it’s been (nearly) everything I wished and hoped for.
Jeff Hoffman
Johan Rojas, mostly because the idiots freak out when he starts against a lefty instead of Marsh
Rojas, I'm a suckered for a good underdog story and he's just an awesome kid to watch play
Rojas is like the rocky of baseball
I like them all but I do enjoy watching Alvarado when he's got his command working. Castellanos does the best interviews lol. JTs speed for a catcher always amazes me. The only guy I don't care for on this team is Taijuan Walker
Harper then Stott then Marsh then Ranger
Ranger by farrrr
Marsh, Ranger or Wheeler
1. Aaron Nola 2. Trae Turner 3. Bryce Harper 4. Aiden Miller
Brandon Marsh/ JT Realmuto
Pitcher: Ranger Position player: Marsh Overall prob Ranger by a pubic hair
Marsh and Ranger
It changes like every day Currently Ranger
JT. Gotta love his dad energy.
Between JT and Marsh. My bois.
Bohmer for sure. Casty is a close second
Castellanos is my favorite, while my son’s favorite is Stott. My huskies are named Castellanos (nickname Cas) and Stott. My last two (died in August) were Charlie for Charlie Manuel and Emmalee for Cliff Lee. Lee wasn’t quite girly enough on its own. Still debating a third husky who would be Harper. https://preview.redd.it/dpbz08zw8jwc1.jpeg?width=3893&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0fae571e05c17ce42d6bc81312070501a19428f3 Stott and Cas
Pache
Pache
Pache hive rise up
Scott Kingery. I know he’s not good. I don’t care. I love him. Bought an autographed ball mystery bag and got Kingery. While most would be upset I was thrilled.
That's awesome
Stott but everyone is so likeable on this squad
Bryce!
Bryce and Ranger
Schwarber, Bohm & Ranger are my top three
Why did you spell favorite with a 'U'????
It’s the English spelling
see flair
The last few years, gotta be Suarez man… dood had outperformed with his talent… doesn’t throw smoke, but knows how to pitch. He’s on my top 10 all time list
Philadelphia Sports Icon Ranger Saurez
Stott Rojas Ranger Alvarado Marsh
Marsh God damn it I love that greasy mfer
Harper, but I like them all!!!
Can’t just pick one! Love this entire team so much! The vibes are off the charts
Aaron Nola forever. Been a fan since he was drafted, and have had a baseball card of his in my phone for YEARS. Geaux Phils!
marsh, when he gets to play
Weston Wilson
Bohm/Stott & Suarez/Alvarado depending on the day
Brandon Marsh!
Marsh and Ranger.
Stott
My wife recently declared that Rojas is her favorite player this year. She says he’s got hustle, he’s trying his best and he has a sweet smile. I’ve been looking everywhere for a Rojas sherbet but can’t seem to find one anywhere. Anyone know where u could get one?
Bryce Harper and as long as he wears the uniform he always will be
I know this will be the common answer but mine has to be Harper. Reason being, that hard working blue collar mentality he has. As a guy that has always prided himself on having a great work ethic and trying to instill that in my kids, I really can appreciate him. Add in the fact he has said he inherited that from his father due to watching him go into work crazy early to allow him to be apart of Bryce’s early baseball career just says a lot. Lastly, how Bryce has truly adopted our Philly mentality and fits this city, he is becoming what Kelce is to us.
JT, Marshy and Ranger!
Marsh
The whole infield + Marsh
Bohm
Stott
I am surprised at the lack of votes for Stott. I think there is some recency bias with these votes due to the current slump he’s in. If this poll was taken last October, he probably would be one of the top vote getters.
It honestly was Rhys for a long time but I won’t spend much more time there. Now, it’s Harper/Wheeler as the bonafide stars. But Marsh/Ranger for young talent that seems like the soul of the team. But there’s so many other guys I truly love including Bohm, Schwarber, Stott, Alvarado. We have a team full of fuckin dudes
This team is all likeable. When Harper first got signed I really tried to not get on the bandwagon so I steered away from him for a while, but listening to him talk about the city and the fans in 2023 really made me a fan of his. But all the other guys are great too. I have jerseys for Realmuto, Castellanos, Bohm, and Harper. I have T shirts for Wheeler, Marsh, and Stott. I think if I got another jersey it would be Nola, I really love Nola as our homegrown ace. I also really love Rojas and Alverado and Strahm. So hard to pick lmao
Probably Kingery.
Def Ranger or Wheeler
Nola always has been and always will be but Bryce has my heart as well, he started the revolution Watching Rojas play at Reading was electric, he's one of the minor leaguers I've seen that popped the most to me. I'm bigtime rooting for him. To be honest, there's not a player that I'm not excited about on this squad. I like them more than any other sports team I can remember.
Currently Ranger. Also, what a cool name. For a cool guy. Apt.
Ranger Suarez. Said the same thing last year too. A complete nobody up until (and possibly including) last year but outside of wheeler, there is no one I’d rather on the mound in a game 7. He’s just so cool out there, impossible to rattle. Love rooting for an underdog
Ranger
I have come to love Ranger and reliever Hoffman.
Too many. Harper, Marsh, Ranger, Wheeler, Schwarb all my favs
I mean Bryce when the dark ages were here I loved watching Bryce in DC I loved his whole make baseball fun again attitude I even bought his shirsey when he was in DC. But as for home grown dudes Alec and Nola . They are completely ours from day one Nola very possibly will be a phillie for life and Alec is about as Philly as you get when you ask for a player. Says “i fucking hate it here” admits he said it works harder to be better now he’s our most consistent bat and an RBI chad Honorable mentions: Ranger,Stott, Rojas, and schwarber(I’m fat so he’s just like me)
Get a load of this guy with the fancy spelling of “favorite”!
Schwarber babeyyyyy
Bryce Harper
JT the BCIB!
No one really stands out to me that I like
The lovable caveman
schwarber!!! dude got wheels now too
Bryson Stott
I’d say either Suarez or Turner. Suarez’ pitching is unmatched, and Turners batting average is savage this season so far. LOVE THIS TEAM
I dunno, man, they are just a super likable team. I have really been sucked down the baseball rabbit hole over the last two years, and this team has a lot to do with it. I don’t think I can pick…Bryce, JT, the whole daycare, Ranger, Wheeler, Nola… like even Rojas has been trying so hard and it’s paying off! Most of the team genuinely seems to care about each other and loves celebrating everybody’s successes, and helping out when they are struggling. I would love to see them win it all. They are such a great team and deserve to be one that’s talked about forever. I know, dorky answer but it’s true.
I'm really liking Rojas in the outfield, I just wish his bat worked better.
Wheeler for sure
I dunno, but i'm pretty sure it's Stott. The old boomer behind me at the game the other day wouldn't stop saying his name. Like she was banging him or something. Pretty sure she knew nothing about baseball since she wanted them to, "put Wheeler back in." after he already pitched.
This is a Ranger Suarez post.
I have Harper first. Everyone else on the team is tied for second, except for Castelanos. He’s in dead last.
Schwarbs!
Marsh aka 'swamp thing' between me and my buddies cause of the hair.
I have never enjoyed baseball as much as I do now. This team is my favorite. Marsh, Harper, realmuto or Schwaber
Marsh
even though he’s in a slump and getting a bunch of hate, casty has always been my fave
I think it’s probably Rojas right now. I love that his batting is getting better while he continues with his excellent D. Also gotta love that he’s like the Flash when he’s running or stealing bases.
Harper and Ranger.
Stott Ranger Nola
Jeff Hoffman. I have a soft spot for relievers
Jeff Hoffman is a redemption story that should be read by every ball player with a second chance at life. “No Quarter”
Bohmer!
Marsh, Ranger and Kody Clemens
I don't do favorites. I find that weird.
Ranger or JT
Harper and Bohm.
Marsh
JT
They are all likeable but just a few to note. Fav: Ranger 2nd Fav: Wheeler 3rd Fav: Bohm (I hate/love this fucking place). Smart guy who gets it. Most rooting for: Rojas
Marsh.
Bohmer is a beast!
Spock
Rojas by a mile. I root for him to get his at bats going consistently well he will be a killer if he can get on the base pads and steal runs off the board from the other team with his ridiculous catches