the 2023 season. Player profile Galvis is a slap hitter who, throughout his major league career, has struggled to assert himself as a competent offensive player. Generally, he seeks to drive the ball in the center of the field, and has shortened his stroke. He has very little ability as a power hitter, but he has hit several home runs in key situations throughout his career, an anomaly that confounded Baumann, who noted that Galvis's inability "to force his way into the lineup by this point has probably scuttled any chance Galvis has of being the Phillies’ starting shortstop of the future." Despite his offensive struggles, Phillies staff and media have long recognized Galvis's strong defensive skills, noting his propensity to make acrobatic and athletic plays, as well as utilize a strong throwing arm. He aspires to emulate Omar Vizquel, his role model. Sam Donellon, a columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, noted that "there are similarities between Galvis and his idol. Both were signed at 16, both are switch-hitters, both struggled to hit pitching at any level in their early minor league seasons." Cognizant that he is a smaller player, Galvis has spent significant time working to improve his physical strength and conditioning in the offseasons. Personal life Galvis struggled off the field after his injury in 2012, noting that he only emerged from the covers of his bed to answer the door for takeout food, mainly Chinese food, pizza, and cheesesteaks. Since then, he has started a daily therapeutic routine aimed at preventing future injuries, to which he is apparently susceptible after his first back injury. His hobbies include relaxing at the beach and playing basketball. Galvis married his wife, Anna, in 2013, and is the father of two girls named Anastasia and Nicole. See also List of Major League Baseball players from Venezuela References External links Career statistics - NPB.jp 3 Freddy Jose Galvis PLAYERS2022 - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Official site Freddy Galvis at SABR (Baseball BioProject) Freddy Galvis at Baseball Almanac Freddy Galvis at Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Professional Baseball League) 1989 births Living people Águilas del Zulia players Baltimore Orioles players Cincinnati Reds players Clearwater Threshers players Florida Complex League Phillies players Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks players Lakewood BlueClaws players Lehigh Valley IronPigs players Major League Baseball players from Venezuela Major League Baseball players suspended for drug offenses Major League Baseball second basemen Major League Baseball shortstops Major