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

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

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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6 – Al Holland (1983 – 1985)

Holland, known as “Mr T”, was the closer for the 1983 NL Championship team. He saved 54 games combined in 1983 and 1984, earning an All-Star appearance in 1984. Holland was out of Philadelphia in 1985 after appearing in only three games. He finished his Phillies career with a record of 13-15, 55 saves and an ERA of 2.88.

5 – Shane Rawley (1984 – 1988)

Rawley was a solid, consistent starter for the Phillies during a down period. He was an All-Star in 1986 and logged 227 2/3 innings in 1987. During his five seasons with the Phillies, Rawley compiled a record of 59-48 with an ERA of 3.88. Rawley ended his career with the Twins in 1989.

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