The Philadelphia Phillies have added a new luxury to their dugout, but some would call it a hazard.
A refrigerator has been installed in the home dugout at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. Matt Gelb of The Athletic shared a photo of the new addition on Monday.
The reporter jokingly asked fans how many games the new fridge will last before a Phillies player smashes it in frustration.
Phillies might be the first team to ever have a fridge in their dugout. Over/under 28.5 home games before someone smashes it. pic.twitter.com/LJGgd0XAbJ
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) March 31, 2025
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is known for having a temper in the dugout. He even once cut his own face open while slamming a bat in anger. Bryce Harper has also had his fair share of dugout meltdowns, so most people feel it is only a matter of time before the glass on that new refrigerator winds up shattered.
Phillies fans, take your pick…
— Jake (@jakekolp9) March 31, 2025
Who will be the dugout fridge smasher? https://t.co/DOVc4AGEw2 pic.twitter.com/VB5s5HFoei
The dugout fridge when Bryce Harper has a game where he goes 0-4 with 3 Ks https://t.co/vDzRvA6uHk pic.twitter.com/d7zANBEn0r
— Alec Sawyer (@AlecSawyer) March 31, 2025
Bohm looking at the dugout fridge after grounding out https://t.co/avg4oJkBNy pic.twitter.com/XpD7dL3Nl4
— playbook3li (@lalaelimmvi) March 31, 2025
Which Phillies player smashes a bat at the in-dugout fridge first???
— Phil Stiefel (@Beardaknowledge) March 31, 2025
My money is on Bryce Harper https://t.co/GEefeB9YPE
Hopefully the refrigerator doors are made of shatter-proof glass. Otherwise, the Phillies might want to think about implementing a rule where all players and staffers have to wear protective eyewear in the dugout.
We have seen countless players beat up Gatorade coolers in the dugout over the years, so perhaps the Phillies are hoping the presence of the fridge will inspire more self control.
