5 most legendary Phillies first basemen of all time

Phillies John Kruk — PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 6, 1993: John Kruk #29 of the Philadelphia Phillies slides into second base during the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves on October 6, 1993 in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

2. John Kruk, Phillies 1989-94

John Kruk spent 10 years in the big leagues but was only ever an All-Star or MVP candidate with the Phillies.

Acquired during the 1989 season from the Padres, Kruk would spend six years in Philadelphia, and compile a .309/.400/.461 line and .861 OPS over 744 games. During his three consecutive All-Star seasons between 1991-93, Kruk hit .311/.407/.472 with a .880 OPS and 491 hits in 446 games.

During the 1993 pennant season, Kruk hit .316 with a career-high .905 OPS. Over 12 postseason games, he hit .298/.431/.468 with a .899 OPS and 14 hits, including three doubles, a triple, and a home run.

In modern franchise history, Kruk’s 18.5 bWAR ranks second, outdone only by Fred Luderus, who compiled 19.9 between 1910-20.

2. John Kruk, Phillies 1989-94

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