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Phillies: Top ten starting and relief pitchers of the 1980’s

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 Doug Pensinger/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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /
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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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

The Phillies have numerous holes to fill in the pitching staff heading into this season. Looking back, here are the top Phillies pitchers from the 1980s.

The Phillies head to spring training in six weeks with many questions marks, particularly in the pitching staff.  Staying with the pitching theme, we take a look back at the top Phillies pitchers of the 1980’s.

Honorable mention:

Larry Christensen (1973 – 1983)

Christensen was a solid Major League pitcher for 11 seasons, all the with Phillies. However, injuries took their toll on him, limiting him to 76 games from 1980 through 1983.  Although just 20-22 in the 1980’s, Christensen had an ERA of 3.63 and had a career ERA of 3.79 in 243 games.

Larry Andersen (1983 – 1986, 1993-1994)

Andersen had two good stints in Philadelphia, the first beginning in 1983. Relying mainly on a sharp breaking slider, Andersen was a steady short man, compiling an ERA of 3.20 in 138 games from 1983 through 1986.

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