Top 10 Phillies Starting Pitchers of the Last 10 Years

By Tyler King | Nov 14, 2017

PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 12: National League All-Star Cole Hamels #35 of the Philadelphia Phillies and National League All-Star Roy Halladay #34 of the Philadelphia Phillies talk during batting practice before the start of the 82nd MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA – OCTOBER 19: Starting pitcher Joe Blanton /

No. 6: Joe Blanton

Blanton was acquired at the deadline during the 2008 season and became a key cog in the Phillies’ run toward a championship. He went 4-0 in his 13 regular season starts with the team, but like Moyer, he will forever be remembered for his performance in the playoffs.

Blanton got the start in Game 4 of the World Series against the Rays with the Phils up 2-1 and looking to take a commanding lead in the series.

Charlie Manuel turned to the right guy in Blanton as he delivered a solid outing, allowing just two runs in six innings while the Phillies offense exploded for 10 runs in the game. Blanton decided to get in on the act offensively and his most famous moment as a Phillie came at the plate.

After that 2008 season, Blanton went on to have a solid 2009 campaign as he finished with a record of 12-8 and an ERA just over four. He was always one of the most heavily criticized players while he was in Philly, but Blanton did his job and deserves his spot on this list.

Next we’ll look at the only current Phillie on the list and the player who is the future atop the rotation.

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