Kepler has not played in left field in MLB, but played all three outfield spots as a Twins' minor leaguer. Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long was impressed with "the way the ball jumps off his bat."

Outfielder Max Kepler and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a $10 million, one-year contract on Friday. Kelpler spent his entire 10-year career with the Minnesota Twins. Over 1,072 games, Kepler is a .

Max Kepler, who signed with the Twins when he was 16 years old and played 10 major league seasons for them, has agreed to a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Kepler, 31, will get a one-year deal worth $10 million if he passes the team’s physical after missing extended time last season because of knee and hip injuries.