Top 10 relievers in Philadelphia Phillies franchise history

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 29: Catcher Carlos Ruiz #51 and Brad Lidge #54 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after recording the final out of their 4-3 win to win the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays during the continuation of game five of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 29, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA – MAY 19: Billy Wagner #13 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in relief against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park May 19, 2005 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

6- Mitch WIlliams (1991-1993)

Williams may be known for giving up the series deciding home run in the 1993 World Series, however the Phillies likely never make it to the series without the help of Williams. It was not always pretty with “Wild Thing” on the mound, but generally the job was done. Williams saved 102 games for the Phillies, including 43 in 1993. He also had 12 wins, a 2.34 ERA and sixth in the Cy Young Award voting in 1991. Sadly, Williams never regained form after the World Series defeat and posted a 7.96 ERA for three teams over parts of 1994, 1995 and 1997 before retiring.

5- Billy Wagner (2004-2005)

Wagner likely would be higher on this list had he pitched for more than two seasons with the Phillies. He was dominating while in Philadelphia, posting a 2.42 ERA in 2004 and 1.51 ERA in a league leading 70 appearances in 2005. Wagner averaged over 10 strikeouts per nine innings and a ridiculously low 0.81 WHIP in 120 games with the Phillies, while saving 59 games.

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