Phillies: Top ten starting and relief pitchers of the 1970's

Phillies: Top ten starting and relief pitchers of the 1970’s

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6 – Gene Garber (1974 – 1978)

Garber was a top relief pitcher for Philadelphia during this era. He threw 100 or more innings in 1975 and 1977 and lead the league with 71 appearances and 47 games finished in 1975. His ERA’s from 1976 through 1978 were 2.82, 2.35 and 1.40, respectively. Garber finished his Phillies tenure with a 2.68 ERA in 250 games, covering 392 2/3 innings.

5 – Larry Christenson (1973 – 1983)

Christenson was a big right-hander whose career was shortened due to injuries. He was a 19-game winner in 1977 and had four consecutive ten-plus win seasons and two consecutive with 200 or more innings pitched. Christenson was 63-49 with a 3.87 ERA during the 1970’s.

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