That Balls Outta Here
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Top ten starting pitchers in Phillies franchise history

By Kerry Kauffman

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 25: Steve Carlton throws out the first pitch before the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Tampa Bay Rays during game three of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 25, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Gardner-Pool/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 25: Steve Carlton throws out the first pitch before the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Tampa Bay Rays during game three of the 2008 MLB World Series on October 25, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Gardner-Pool/Getty Images) /
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2- Robin Roberts (1948 – 1961)

Roberts was a workhorse who compiled 300 or more innings six straight years. He lead the league in wins four times, lead in complete games five times and was a seven-time All-Star. Roberts ranks second in Phillies history with 234 wins, second in strikeouts with 1871 and first in complete games with 272.

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1- Steve Carlton (1972 – 1986)

Carlton made his mark early in Philadelphia, recording a league leading 27 wins, 1.97 ERA, 30 complete games and 310 strikeouts in 1972. All the more remarkable, he did so on a team that won only 59 games. Carlton lead the league in wins four times with the Phillies, was a seven-time All-Star selection, four time Cy Young Award winner and five time strikeout leader.  He ranks first in franchise history in wins with 241 and in strikeouts with 3031. Carlton retired 11th in wins with 329 and 4th in strikeouts with 4136.

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