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Salisbury: T-shirt is a powerful reminder of Alec Bohm's growth as a man and a player

May 1, 2024

Apr 26, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (28) celebrates after hitting a double against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

On Saturday night, kids 14 and under will receive a T-shirt when they come through the turnstiles to watch the Phillies play the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. It is one of the many promotional goodies the team distributes to fans throughout the season.

No offense to those nice Phanatic mittens, but Saturday night’s giveaway carries a little more meaning than most.

This isn’t just a T-shirt we’re talking about.

It’s a symbol.

A symbol of growth.

A recognition of the inspiring journey that Alec Bohm – both the player and the man — has taken over the last two years, with his coaches, teammates, and you, the fans, by his side.

The back of the T-shirt is emblazone...