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The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies, pictured here with former President Barack Obama, defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win the franchise's second World Series championship; [1] 40 players represented the Phillies during that season. [2] The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The team has played officially under two names since beginning play in 1883: the current moniker, as well as the "Quakers", which was used in conjunction with "Phillies" during the team's early history. [1] [2] The team was also known unofficially as the "Blue Jays" during the World War II era. [3]
40 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees. 7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list * Not on active roster † Suspended list Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated December 20, 2024 Transactions • Depth chart → All MLB rosters
A number following a player's name indicates that the number was retired by the Phillies in the player's honor. Year: Italic text indicates that the player is a member of the Phillies' active (25-man) roster. [22] Position(s) Indicates the player's primary position(s) Notes: Statistics shown only for playing time with Phillies: Ref: References
Tyler Walker pitched for Philadelphia in 2009, notching a 2–1 record. Hall of Famer Lloyd Waner played for the Phillies in 1942. Jack Warner hit 15 doubles in his only season with Philadelphia. George Watkins played two seasons for the Phillies, hitting 19 home runs. Turk Wendell struck out 42 batters pitching for Philadelphia in 2001 and 2003.
Through the close of the 2010 season, Brad Lidge collected 99 saves for Philadelphia, among the top 10 in team history. [25] After being traded from the Phillies to the Yankees, Cory Lidle was killed in a 2006 plane crash. [26] Jon Lieber was the Phillies' Opening Day starting pitcher in 2005 and 2006. [27]
The team has played officially under two names since beginning play in 1883: the current moniker, as well as the "Quakers", which was used in conjunction with "Phillies" during the team's early history. [1] [2] The team was also known unofficially as the "Blue Jays" during the World War II era. [3]
Bruce Chen won seven games for the Phillies over his two-season tenure. Bud Clancy hit one home run with Philadelphia in the 1934 season. Jack Clements, a left-handed catcher, caught over 900 games with the Phillies franchise in the 19th century. Through seven seasons, Phil Collins won more, and lost more, than 70 games. Clay Condrey won twice ...