All-Time Phillies Team: All stats are as Phillies.

C: Bob Boone (1972-1981) G--1125; PA--4152; BA--.259; OBP--.325 ; SLG--.370

Comment: One of the greatest defensive catchers of all time. Family's great baseball genes are well documented. Drafted in 20th round out of Stanford. Second place: Darren Daulton narrowly edges out Lieberthal and Seminick, in my opinion.


1B: Ryan Howard (2004-2008) G--572; PA--2442; BA--.279; OBP--.380; SLG--.590

Comment: Already has established himself as the most productive Phillies first baseman ever. Second place: John Kruk.


2B: Tony Taylor (1960-71; 1974-76) G--1669; PA--6306; BA--.261; OBP--.328; SLG--.356

Comment: Cuban born, was a solid second baseman for the Phillies for more than a decade. Second place (and gaining fast): Chase Utley


3B: Mike Schmidt (1972-1989) G--2404; PA--10062; BA--.267; OBP--.380; SLG--.527

Comment: The greatest third baseman ever, dominated with the bat and the glove.
Second place: Dick Allen


SS: Jimmy Rollins (2000-2008) G--1239; PA--5787; BA--.277; OBP--.333; SLG--.441

Comment: In a historical context, one really has to appreciate the Phillies current infield.
Second place: Granny Hamner


LF: Sherry Magee (1904-1914) G--1521; PA--6314; BA--.299; OBP--.370; SLG--.448

Comment: Star player in long-ago, dead ball era. Once assaulted an umpire (much more common back then)
Second place: Del Ennis (So long, Mr. Burrell. It' hard to believe he racked up over 1300 games in the Philly outfield).


CF: Richie Ashburn (1948-1959) G--1794; PA--8223; BA--.311; OBP--.395; SLG--.388

Comment: Greatest Philly outfielder. On-base machine. Best pre-Hindu leadoff hitter?
Second place: Roy Thomas


RF: Bobby Abreu: G--1353; PA--5885; BA--.303; OBP--.419; SLG--.513

Comment: Tough call here between Abreu, Johhny Callison, Sam Thompson, and Gavvy Cravath. Gave edge to Abreu (despite hitting in offensive era) given 8 seasons for Phillies as regular right fielder, as well as stolen bases.
Second place: Johnny Callison

#1 SP: Steve Carlton (1972-1986):
Comment: Pete Alexander has the misfortune of having his career divided basically among two different teams, leaving him at a disadvantage for a specific team's "All-Time" roster. He may have been a better pitcher than both Carlton and Roberts over the course of a career, but didn't contribute as much to the Phillies specifically for me to place him ahead of the other two.
Second place: Robin Roberts

RP: Tug McGraw (1975-1984):
Comment: Brad Lidge certainly makes a case for best season by a Philly reliever.