Perhaps it is a surprise that Charlie Buffinton is ranked higher than other former more seasoned Phillies stars considering that the hurler threw for Philadelphia for only three seasons back in the 1890’s, but two of those years would see Buffinton as a Pitcher of the Year contender…if that award would have existed at the time.

An anchor of the 1950 “Whiz Kids” team, Curt Simmons was a solid Starting Pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies throughout the 1950s.  Simmons would represent Philadelphia in three All-Star Games and would win 14 or more Games five times for the squad. 

Playing an even 1,000 Games for Philadelphia Jack Clements was known for three things; his surly demeanor, his squat frame and being one of the first Catchers to constantly wear a chest protector.  Clements was a decent hitter as five of his seasons would see him bat over .300 and three of which saw an On Base Percentage over .400.  His .394 Batting Average in 1895 remains the highest ever for a Catcher.  Even though it was the 1890’s Clements showed decent power with two seasons of 17 and 13 Home Runs in 1893 and 1895 respectively.

As a Toronto Blue Jay, Roy Halladay had already won a Cy Young and would put together back-to-back seasons leading all league pitchers in bWAR.  As a Philadelphia Phillie, he would do it again.