The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. 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. The team was also known unofficially as the "Blue Jays" during the World War II era. Since the franchise's inception, 2,081 players have made an appearance in a competitive game for the team, whether as an offensive player or a defensive player.
Raúl Ibañez hit 50 home runs in his first two seasons with Philadelphia.
Japanese second baseman Tadahito Iguchi was the first Asian-born Phillie in franchise history.
Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins began his career with the Phillies in 1965.
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. 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. The team was also known unofficially as the "Blue Jays" during the World War II era. Since the franchise's inception, 2,081 players have made an appearance in a competitive game for the team, whether as an offensive player or a defensive player.
Hall of Famer Tim Keefe won 32 games in three seasons for the Phillies.
Through the 2011 season, Kyle Kendrick struck out 275 batters for Philadelphia.
Bill Killefer played seven seasons for the Phillies.