With the designated hitter now firmly entrenched in the National League, there are a variety of historical hitting accomplishments by Phillies pitchers that are unlikely to be topped (unless of course they sign Shohei Ohtani or someone with his Babe Ruth-like abilities).
Way back on April 21, 1898, a Phillies pitcher did something that has never been matched in franchise history.
Bill Duggleby, a 24-year-old righthander, easily won his major league debut, 13–4 over the New York Giants at the Baker Bowl. But his pitching was overshadowed by his hitting that day.