Ten Philadelphia Phillies “one and done” players since 1980

CHICAGO, IL - JULY 26: Domonic Brown #9 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run triple in the 5th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 26, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 26: Domonic Brown #9 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run triple in the 5th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 26, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL – JULY 26: Domonic Brown #9 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run triple in the 5th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 26, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JULY 26: Domonic Brown #9 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run triple in the 5th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 26, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Many players have come and gone, some have had great success, others found lightning in a bottle. Here’s a list of those one and done Phillies players.

It’s easy to remember those players that performed at a high level nearly every season of their careers. But every team has those “flash in the pan”, “lightening in the bottle” or “one and done” type players. Here’s a list of such players in Phillies history since their first World Series championship in 1980.

PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 4: Fans stand at attention during the national anthem before the home opener between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Veterans Stadium on April 4, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Phillies 9-1. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 4: Fans stand at attention during the national anthem before the home opener between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Veterans Stadium on April 4, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Phillies 9-1. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Tim Corcoran (1984)

Corcoran came to the Phillies after several mediocre seasons in the American League. Used as an outfielder, first baseman and pinch hitter, Corcoran hit .341 with 19 extra base hits in 208 at-bats in 1984. He had a .440 on-base percentage and .925 OPS. After a .214 batting average with the Phillies in 1985, Corcoran was out of Major League baseball after just nine at-bats with the Mets in 1986.

SARASOTA, FL- MARCH 09: A general view of Spectrum Field during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays on March 9, 2017 at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
SARASOTA, FL- MARCH 09: A general view of Spectrum Field during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays on March 9, 2017 at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Jeff Stone (1984)

Stone was a speedster who stole 123 bases in Class A in 1981. He showed great Major League promise in 1984, batting .362 with an .859 OPS and 27 stolen bases in just 51 games. Although stealing 34 bases over the next two seasons with the Phllies, Stone never came close to matching the numbers in 1984. He hit under .200 for the Orioles, Red Sox and Rangers in parts of the following three seasons before retiring .

PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 4: Fans stand at attention during the national anthem before the home opener between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Veterans Stadium on April 4, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Phillies 9-1. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 4: Fans stand at attention during the national anthem before the home opener between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Veterans Stadium on April 4, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pirates defeated the Phillies 9-1. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Bruce Ruffin (1986)

Ruffin was called up from the minors following the release of Hall of Famer Steve Carlton. Ruffin dominated in 21 starts, earning Rookie of the Year votes going 9-4 with six complete games and an ERA of 2.46. He went just 33-54 over the next five years with the Phillies. Although Ruffin pitched 12 seasons in the Major Leagues, he never came close to his rookie success, finishing with a 60-82 record with a 4.19 ERA.

PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 15: A statue of Phillies great Mike Schmidt looms over the crowd, with the back drop of rubble from the remains of a demolished Veterans Stadium, as fans enter the park as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Cincinnati Reds for MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on April 15, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 15: A statue of Phillies great Mike Schmidt looms over the crowd, with the back drop of rubble from the remains of a demolished Veterans Stadium, as fans enter the park as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Cincinnati Reds for MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on April 15, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

Jeff Calhoun (1987)

Calhoun pitched parts of three seasons with the Astros before having his career season in 1987. He appeared in 42 games in relief, going 3-1 with a slim 1.48 ERA. Calhoun allowed only 25 hits and 8 walks in 42 2/3 innings.  Unexpectedly, Calhoun was out of baseball in 1988 after just three games with the Phillies and a 15.43 ERA.

PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 8: Statues are shown outside Veterans Stadium before the Philadelphia Phillies game against the Chicago Cubs on April 8, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA – APRIL 8: Statues are shown outside Veterans Stadium before the Philadelphia Phillies game against the Chicago Cubs on April 8, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

Bobby Munoz (1994)

Munoz pitched one season for the Yankees before having it all click with the Phillies in 1994. He appeared in 21 games, 14 as a starter with a record of 7-5 with a 2.67 ERA. He never had another season with an ERA under 5, going 1-14 over parts of the next five seasons. Munoz finished his career with 11-22 with a 5.17 ERA.

WINTER HAVEN, FL – FEBRUARY 27: Aaron Fultz #46 of the Cleveland Indians poses for a portrait during the Cleveland Indians photo day on February 27, 2007 at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Florida. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images)
WINTER HAVEN, FL – FEBRUARY 27: Aaron Fultz #46 of the Cleveland Indians poses for a portrait during the Cleveland Indians photo day on February 27, 2007 at Chain of Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Florida. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Images) /

Aaron Fultz (2005)

Fultz spent his first five seasons with three different teams, pitching to ERAs in the mid 4’s to low 5’s. In his first season with the Phillies in 2005, Fultz had a career year, going 4-0 with a 2.24 ERA. He allowed only 47 hits in 72 1/3 innings and 0.968 WHIP. After two more seasons, Fultz was out of Major League baseball with an ERA of 4.26.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 12: First baseman John Mayberry Jr. #15 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a three run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres on June 12, 2014 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 12: First baseman John Mayberry Jr. #15 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a three run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres on June 12, 2014 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

John Mayberry Jr (2011)

Mayberry displayed promising power in brief time with the Phillies in 2009 and 2010. He put it together in 2011, hitting .273 with 17 doubles and 15 home runs in only 267 at-bats. Add in an .854 OPS and it appeared Mayberry was heading for a successful career. However, despite hitting 14 home runs in 2012, Mayberry’s home run total and batting average plummeted over the next few seasons. He last played with the Mets in 2015, hitting .164 and has a career .235 average with 56 home runs.

PHILADELPHIA – JULY 13: Kevin Frandsen #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws to first base during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA – JULY 13: Kevin Frandsen #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws to first base during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /

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Kevin Frandsen (2012)

Before signing with the Phillies in 2012, Frandsen’s best season was with the Giants in 2007 when he hit .269 with a .710 OPS. In his first season with the Phillies, Frandsen hit .338 in 55 games as a third baseman and pinch hitter.  He struck out only 18 times in 195 at-bats and posted a career best .834 OPS.  After plummeting to a .234 average in 2013, Frandsen had two mediocre seasons with the Nationals and Giants before retiring.

PHILADELPHIA – MAY 15: Jeremy Horst #47 of the Philadelphia Phillies during a game against the Cleveland Indians at Citizens Bank Park on May 15, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Indians won 10-4. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA – MAY 15: Jeremy Horst #47 of the Philadelphia Phillies during a game against the Cleveland Indians at Citizens Bank Park on May 15, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Indians won 10-4. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /

Jeremy Horst (2012)

Horst spent parts of only three seasons in the Major Leagues, making the most of it in 2012. He appeared in 32 games, allowing only 21 hits and one home run in 31 1/3 innings,while striking out 40 and posting an ERA of 1.15.  As quickly as Horst ascended, that’s as quickly as he fell. He was out of baseball after posting an ERA of 6.23 in 28 games in 2013.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 18: Domonic Brown #9 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits an RBI single in the first inning during a game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on July 18, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 18: Domonic Brown #9 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits an RBI single in the first inning during a game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on July 18, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /

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Domonic Brown (2013)

Brown could also be on the list of “most disappointing” considering the expectations. However, he certainly makes this list for his season in 2013. In fact, it was the first half of the season that propelled him that year. Brown made the All-Star team that year, hitting .272 with 27 home runs, 83 RBI and an .818 OPS. Unfortunately for the Phillies and Brown, he hit only 27 home runs in his other five seasons combined and hasn’t appeared in the Major Leagues since 2015. He spent 2016 in the minors with the Blue Jays and then spent last year in Triple-A with the Rockies.

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