Phillies pitcher and South Jersey native Tyler Phillips said he’s looking for any way to get better as he battles for a roster spot.

“His adjustments came after spending time with Long in Arizona, where the hitting coach recommended three key changes: getting into his legs more for better balance, moving closer to the plate to better handle outside pitches, and tipping his bat slightly toward the dugout instead of keeping it straight up,” Haena reported.

The Philadelphia Phillies make their home Spring Training debut Sunday afternoon in Clearwater, Fla., with a matchup against the Baltimore Orioles.