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Macho Low, Part 8: Bobby Thigpen broke Tony La Russa’s brain

There were some big personalities on the 1993 Phillies. But they weren’t the only ones. As part of a commemoration of the team’s 25th anniversary, we’re taking a look at the back-ups, drop-ins, and less-remembered Phillies who didn’t make it into a lot of the archival footage.

Bobby Thigpen

Position: Former all-time saves-leader

Age: 29

Stats: 5.83 ERA, 29 SO, 21 BB in 19.1 IP

The year was 1990. The White Sox were playing out their final season in Old Comiskey Park, and the promotions were flying fast and loose.