Although the 2019 Phillies season ended with a disappointing 81-81 record, new faces contributed significantly.
J.T. Realmuto set career-highs in doubles (36), home runs (25) and RBI (83), while Bryce Harper led the Phillies in home runs (35), RBI (114) and stolen bases (15).
Harper and hopefully Realmuto will both be in Philadelphia for the long haul. Some players make their mark in Philadelphia for a single season and move on.
In chronological order, here are some of those that were in Philadelphia only a brief moment but had a significant impact.
Gene Freese – Third base (1959)
Gene Freese was entering his fifth Major League season as a 25-yard old in 1959.