Thu Mar 27 20:00:00 UTC 2025: **Phillies’ Kepler Promises Hungry 2025 Season After NLDS Loss**

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Newly acquired Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler has declared the team hungry for success in the upcoming 2025 season, vowing a strong showing after last year’s disappointing NLDS loss to the New York Mets. In an interview with 94WIP Radio, Kepler succinctly stated, “I think we’re just as hungry as any other year,” emphasizing his teammates’ shared ambition.

While avoiding specifics about the Phillies’ strategy, Kepler hinted at potential improvements, saying, “I don’t want to give away too much.” He aims to leave the team’s past postseason struggles behind, asserting, “We are trying to make the most with what we have here.”

Kepler, who signed a one-year, $10 million deal after a decade with the Minnesota Twins (where he earned $35 million over five years), is projected to be a significant contributor. Baseball Reference projects 449 plate appearances, 99 hits, and 14 home runs for Kepler in 2025. Throughout his time with the Twins, he consistently produced 50+ runs per season and maintained a .237 batting average. His arrival adds another layer of experience and firepower to the Phillies’ lineup.

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