You Couldn’t Script a More Perfect Return Than Rhys Hoskins’ (2024)

Rhys Hoskins returned to CBP Monday night and received an awesome standing ovation from Phillies fans:

What an ovation from the @Phillies faithful for Rhys Hoskins in his return to Philly! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eznMNVsz2I

— MLB (@MLB) June 3, 2024

From Dan Baker giving it everything he had, to the Phillies playing his old walk-up, song to the straight up minute-long ovation that turned Rhys into a puddle, it was all perfect. There was no way he was getting a hit after that. The Phils and their fans can’t miss right now. Show love to a future Wall of Famer, but also strategically get him choked up so he can’t punish your team. Chess, not checkers.

Later in the game, with the Phils up 3-0, he walked and stole second on JT, where they shared a laugh:

Hoskins Steal…and his & Realmuto’s reactions. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/ZEC4gB7Seb

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 3, 2024

Later on in that inning, Hoskins comes around third on a Blake Perkins single and Johan Rojas gets payback:

Johan Rojas gunned down Rhys Hoskins at the plate and JT Realmuto made sure Hoskins knew it pic.twitter.com/ksKMC8s1Q6

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— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 3, 2024

Which led to a little ass play from the two:

Phillies after dark. pic.twitter.com/xmQWvUHz8h

— CogginToboggan (@CogginToboggan) June 3, 2024

Am I wrong, or did it look like Rhys might’ve been walking over to the Phils dugout until he remembered he’s a Brewer now?

Then in the top of the 7th Hoskins comes up and hits his first home run in CBP since Game 3 of the World Series:

Rhys Hoskins has homered in his return to Philly! pic.twitter.com/TD3dnkhuhW

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 4, 2024

And it was great because you could root for it since there wasn’t much damage done to the Phils. Look at the guy who got the ball; he’s confused more than anyone what to do. Keep it? Throw it back? Keep it? –

He later realized he was a part of one of those rare moments in Philly where an opposing player hitting a home run doesn’t result in fans yelling at you to throw the ball back.

You really couldn’t have scripted a better return from Rhys if you were a Phillies fan. A 1 for 2 night with a home run, stolen base, and Zack Wheeler and the Phillies win convincingly. Mixed in with some great moments shared with former teammates and fans:

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actually crying i love baseball sm #baseball #emotional #wholesome #kids

♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) – Danilo Stankovic

Rhys Hoskins returns and brings his #1 fan to tears with an autograph at Citizens Bank Park. Watch until the end – class act by @rhyshoskins prior to tonight’s @Phillies game: pic.twitter.com/Jai5We51Ad

— mark meany (@markmeany) June 3, 2024

Rhys and Bryce :’) pic.twitter.com/Xg90MqY16p

— Alex Carr (@AlexCarrMLB) June 3, 2024

Here’s the video the Phillies played at Citizens Bank Park honoring Rhys Hoskins before the second inning. pic.twitter.com/vebnFc7G2d

— Phillies Nation (@PhilliesNation) June 3, 2024

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto reflects on the ovation Rhys Hoskins received, as well as the back and forth fun they had with the stolen base/out at the plate sequence.

Realmuto said Hoskins means a lot to the Phillies organization.@KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/BAZVRrdeqn

— Dave Uram (@MrUram) June 4, 2024

The Phillie Phanatic appears to be emotional about Rhys Hoskins pic.twitter.com/lLsVToLu86

— Dave Uram (@MrUram) June 3, 2024

“[The ovation] was LOUD.” 💪

Rhys Hoskins recaps his emotional return to Philadelphia on Monday night. pic.twitter.com/jkeFxOP07m

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) June 4, 2024