That Balls Outta Here
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Best Phillies over last half century never to make an All Star team

By Kerry Kauffman

SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 9: Left fielder Pat Burrell #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by teammate catcher Todd Pratt #3 after Burrell's first home run of the day against the San Francisco Giants during a game at Pac Bell Park on August 9, 2003 in San Francisco, California. The Phillies won 8-6. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 9: Left fielder Pat Burrell #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by teammate catcher Todd Pratt #3 after Burrell's first home run of the day against the San Francisco Giants during a game at Pac Bell Park on August 9, 2003 in San Francisco, California. The Phillies won 8-6. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) /
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28 May 1998: Rico Brogna #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Phillies defeated the Cubs 8-7. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Stockman /Allsport /

5 – Rico Brogna

Brogna played in the Major Leagues for 10 years, four of those with the Phillies. An excellent defensive first baseman, Brogna routinely was above the league average in range factor and fielding percentage. Three of his best seasons (1997 – 1999) were with the Phillies. During that stretch, he hit 20, 20 and 24 home runs with 81, 104 and 102 RBI, respectively. He also belted 22 home runs with a .289 average for the Mets in 1995. While never leading the league in any category, Brogna’s combination of offense and defense during his best seasons should have earned him at least one All-Star appearance.

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