10 Most Underrated Phillies of All Time

Trying to nail down a true definition of ‘underrated’ is like trying to pinpoint what exactly is wrong with Charlie Sheen; there’s just too many options.

For a team such as the Philadelphia Phillies, who have been around since 1883 and were the first major professional sports team to reach 10,000 losses, the negatives have far outweighed the positives.

However, amid all the losing, there have been a number of players who have worn the Phillies uniform and given fans plenty of reason to cheer.

From Richie Ashburn and Steve Carlton to Mike Schmidt and Chase Utley, the Phillies have had their share of elite players.  However, a few players have slipped through the cracks over the years and never received the credit they deserve from the baseball world.

Here’s an attempt to give some underrated Phillies some well deserved recognition.

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