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Chronological list of top rookie seasons in Phillies history

By Kerry Kauffman

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a double against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 16, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Marlins defeated the Phillies 6-4. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a double against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 16, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Marlins defeated the Phillies 6-4. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 25: Vance Worley #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during a MLB baseball game on July 25, 2012 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JULY 25: Vance Worley #49 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during a MLB baseball game on July 25, 2012 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Vance Worley (2011, starting pitcher, ROY voting: 3rd)

Worley made five appearances in 2010, going 1-1 with a 1.38 ERA. During his rookie campaign of 2011, Worley turned some heads, posting an 11-3 mark with an ERA of 3.01. He allowed only 116 hits in 131 1/3 innings, while striking out 119.  The performance earned him enough votes to finish third for Rookie of the Year.

In 2012, Worley’s effectiveness dropped considerably, winning just six of 15 decisions with a 4.20 ERA.  He was traded on December 6 of that year along with Trevor May to the Twins for outfielder Ben Revere.

The drop from 2011 to 2013 was astronomical, as Worley went 1-5 with a 7.21 ERA in 10 starts. He allowed 82 hits and nine home runs in just 48 2/3 innings and was traded to the Pirates in March 2014.  After spending time at AAA Indianapolis, Worley was effective for the Pirates, going 8-4 with a 2.85 ERA and his only Major League shutout to date.

After one more season in Pittsburgh, Worley was claimed off waivers by the Orioles. He was solid in 35 games, mostly in relief, posting an ERA of 3.53 in 86 2/3 innings. A free agent following the season, Worley signed with the Marlins, but had little success, pitching to a 6.91 ERA in 24 games.

Worley made four starts in the Mets organization before being placed on the disabled list and was later released.

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