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Pitcher/outfielder John Coleman is the most decorated in this category, holding three major league records, all from the franchise's inaugural season. Coleman set records for losses, [ 2 ] earned runs allowed, [ 3 ] and hits allowed, [ 4 ] all in 1883 when he also set three additional franchise pitching records.
[13] [14] Philadelphia finished the 2010 season with a record of 97–65, marking the first time that the team completed a season with Major League Baseball's best record; [15] they duplicated this accomplishment in 2011 as the majors' only 100-win team. [14] Since 2011, the Phillies have declined again and in 2015 they suffered the worst ...
There were no 100-win teams in the National League that season. The 2019 season marked the first time four Major League teams won 100 or more games, with the American League's Houston Astros, New York Yankees, and Minnesota Twins winning their divisions with at least 100 wins, and the Los Angeles Dodgers of the National League doing the same.
In the 2011–2012 off-season, the Phillies re-signed Jim Thome and signed closer Jonathan Papelbon and Laynce Nix, as well as obtaining Ty Wigginton via a trade with the Colorado Rockies. During the season, the Phillies put up a sub-par performance during the early and middle months of the season, and fell into last place for much of the season.
The most recent tie in the American League was in 2012, when Jered Weaver and David Price tied for the lead with 20 wins each, and the most recent tie in the National League was in 2011, when Ian Kennedy and Clayton Kershaw tied with 21 wins each. The most pitchers to share the title in a single season is six, accomplished in 2006 when Aaron ...
"Philadelphia Phillies: The 20 Most Beloved Players in Team History". Bleacher Report, Inc; Leddy, Scott Michael (May 20, 2010). "Phan Phavorites: 10 Most Beloved Phillies Role Players". Philly.com (Bleacher Report: Philadelphia Edition). Philadelphia Media Holdings
Third baseman Scott Rolen brought home the honors in 1997, while Howard was the most recent Phillies' winner in 2005. [144] In doing so, Howard became only the second player in MLB history to win Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in consecutive years, Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles being the first. [145]
The team with the best record to win the NL pennant was the 1906 Cubs, who won 116 of 152 games during that season [15] and finished 20 games ahead of the New York Giants. [16] The best record by a pennant winner in the Championship Series era is 108–54, which was achieved by the Cincinnati Reds in 1975 [ 17 ] and the New York Mets in 1986 ...