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Best position players in Phillies franchise history from A to Z

By Kerry Kauffman

PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 29: Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies gets ready infield in a game against the Florida Marlins on April 29, 2007 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 6 to 1. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - APRIL 29: Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies gets ready infield in a game against the Florida Marlins on April 29, 2007 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 6 to 1. (Photo by Len Redkoles/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 02: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies acknowledges the fans during a ceremony in his honor before a game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on October 2, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

F:  Elmer Flick (outfield 1898 – 1901)

The Hall of Famer Flick spent his first four seasons with the Phillies.  He led the league in RBI with 110 in 1900 and hit above .300 in each of his seasons with the Phillies. Flick hit .338 with a .907 OPS in 537 games with the Phillies

G:  Doug Glanville (outfield 1998 – 2002, 2004)

Glanville scored at least 100 runs twice with the Phillies and also stole over 30 bases twice. His best season in the Major Leagues was in 1999 when he hit .325 with 38 doubles, 11 home runs, 74 RBI and 34 stolen bases in 36 attempts.

H:  Ryan Howard (first base 2004 – 2016)

Howard spent his entire Major League career in a Phillies’ uniform. Rookie of the Year in 2005, Howard has his best season in 2006, winning the MVP. He hit .313 with 58 home runs, 149 RBI and a 1.084 OPS. He also had three more seasons with 40 or more home runs and five straight seasons of 100 or more RBI. A three-time All-Star, Howard hit 382 home runs and knocked in 1194 runs in his career.

I: Raul Ibanez (outfield 2009 – 2011)

In his first season with the Phillies, Ibanez was an All-Star, belting 34 home runs and driving in 93. His contributions helped the Phillies win the NL Championship for the second straight season. Although solid, his numbers declined the following two seasons, combining to hit 36 home runs and knocking in 167.

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