The evolution of Zack Wheeler: How he’s become the ace of aces during a run that rivals any Phillie in history

The evolution of Zack Wheeler: How he’s become the ace of aces during a run that rivals any Phillie in history

Wheeler seems to be aging in reverse, pitching better in his 30s than his 20s. Let’s examine his journey, through the eyes of the pitching coaches and catchers who know him best.

PHILS TOPPER THOUGHT WHEELER WOULD PITCH A NO-HITTER, WATCH!

By Sam Bush Zack Wheeler tossed a complete game one-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds, striking out 12 while walking none. The sole hit given up was a solo shot by Austin Hays. He lowered his ERA to 2.17 in the process, the second-lowest mark in the National League behind Paul Skenes. And it gets even better: according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, Wheeler is the first Phillies pitcher to put up that stat line in recorded baseball history, dating …