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Phillies best pitchers in franchise history from A to Z

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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D: John Denny (1982 – 1985)

Denny pitched in only four games with the Phillies in 1982 after coming over from the Indians. The following season was Denny’s finest, leading the league with 19 wins, had a 2.37 ERA and won his only Cy Young Award. He followed with a very solid 2.45 ERA in 22 games the following season. Denny compiled a 37-29 record for the Phillies with a 2.96 ERA in 95 games.

E: Dale Esper (1890 – 1892)

Esper pitched during the very early stages of the Phillies’ franchise. He won a career-high 20 games and completed 25 with a 3.56 ERA in 1891.  In 65 games with the Phillies, Esper won 36 with an ERA of 3.47.

F:  Charlie Ferguson (1884 – 1887)

A bright star from the earliest years, Ferguson won 20 or more games each season with a career-high 30 in 1886.  He threw over 400 innings twice and started over 40 games in each of his first three seasons.  Ferguson had a record of 99-64 with a 2.67 ERA before his untimely death April 29, 1888.

G:  Gene Garber (1974 – 1978)

Garber was one of the top relievers during the Phillies rise to prominence in the middle 1970’s.  In 1975, he led the league in games and games finished while compiling 10 wins, 14 saves,  logging 110 innings.  Over the next two seasons, Garber posted ERA’s under three and posted a record of 17-9 with 30 saves. Garber ended his career in Philadelphia with 33 wins, 51 saves, and a 2.68 ERA.

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