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The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is coming to Citizens Bank Park, making it the perfect time to celebrate the greatest players in Philadelphia Phillies history.
Over the years, the franchise has been home to Hall of Famers, MVPs, Cy Young Award winners and players who delivered unforgettable postseason moments. Some spent nearly their entire careers in Philadelphia, while some made a huge impact in a short time.
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This all-time Phillies roster is based only on what each player accomplished with the Phillies. Achievements with other teams are not considered. Each player earned a spot because of what he did for the franchise, whether it was setting records, winning awards or helping bring championships to Philadelphia.
Here’s our ultimate all-time Phillies roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia (via MLB.com and Baseball Reference). Tune in to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at 8 p.m. July 14 on Fox.
Philadelphia Phillies former catcher Mike Lieberthal waves to the fans. | Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Mike Lieberthal stands as the greatest catcher in Phillies history. He spent 13 of his 14 MLB seasons with Philadelphia and became one of the most reliable players at the position. Two All-Star selections in 1999 and 2000 and a Gold Glove in 1999 highlighted his career.
During his time with the Phillies, Lieberthal hit .275 with 150 home runs and 610 RBIs. He also ranks as the franchise leaders in games caught with 1,139.
Former Philadelphia Phillies player Ryan Howard stands on the field before a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo. | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Ryan Howard is the easy pick at first base. He was one of the most feared power hitters of his era and became a key part of a championship run.
Howard, who played all 13 of his seasons with the Phils, won the 2005 National League Rookie of the Year award and followed it with the 2006 NL MVP Award. He blasted 382 home runs for Philadelphia and helped lead the club to the 2008 World Series title and a National League championship in 2009, when he was NLCS MVP. Few hitters changed games with one swing the way Howard did.
Former Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley waves to the crowd after his retirement ceremony at Citizens Bank Park. | John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images
Chase Utley was one of the best all-around second basemen in baseball during his prime. His mix of power, defense and leadership made him a cornerstone of the Phillies’ most successful years.
Five straight All-Star appearances and four Silver Slugger awards showed how complete his game was. Utley also played a huge role in the 2008 championship team. He finished his 13-year tenure in Philadelphia hitting .282 with 233 home runs and 916 RBIs.
Former Philadelphia Phillies player Jimmy Rollins at the podium during a ceremony to induct him into the Phillies wall of fame at Citizens Bank Park. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jimmy Rollins owns almost every important Phillies record at shortstop. His speed, defense and leadership helped define one of the greatest eras in team history.
The 2007 National League MVP made three All-Star teams and won four Gold Gloves. Rollins also became the franchise’s all-time hits leader with 2,306 hits. His impact reached another level when he helped Howard and Utley lead Philadelphia to the 2008 World Series title.
Rollins finished a 15-year stint with the Phillies hitting .267 with 216 home runs and 887 RBIs.
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Former Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt during Phillies Alumni Weekend and the 20th anniversary of Citizens Bank Park. | Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
No player represents the Phillies better than Mike Schmidt. He is widely regarded as the greatest player in franchise history and best third baseman in MLB history.
Schmidt won three National League MVP Awards and earned 10 Gold Gloves. He was also selected to 12 All-Star Games. All 548 of his career home runs came with Philadelphia during an 18-year career. On top of that, he remains the franchise leader in home runs, RBIs (1,595), runs scored (1,506), walks (1,507) and WAR (106.9). Schmidt was the MVP of the 1980 World Series, which the Phillies won in six games over the Kansas City Royals.
His place on this team is beyond question.
Ed Delahanty was one of baseball’s biggest stars during the 19th century. His numbers remain impressive even by today’s standards.
He finished his 13-year Phillies career with a remarkable .346 batting average. Between 1894 and 1899, Delahanty recorded three seasons batting above .400. Few hitters in baseball history have ever reached that level of consistency.
Richie Ashburn was the spark at the top of Philadelphia’s lineup throughout the 1950s. His ability to get on base made him one of the best leadoff hitters the franchise has ever seen.
The Hall of Famer won two National League batting titles and collected more than 2,500 career hits, including 2,217 during a 12-year Phillies career. Ashburn also finished with a .306 lifetime batting average.
Chuck Klein was one of the game’s biggest sluggers during the 1930s. His best seasons still rank among the greatest in Phillies history.
Klein won the 1932 National League MVP award. One year later, he captured the Triple Crown by leading the league with a .368 batting average, 28 home runs and 120 RBIs.
In a 15-year stay with Philadelphia, the Hall of Famer hit .326 with 243 home runs and 983 RBIs.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) reacts after hitting a two RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Bryce Harper is still adding to his Phillies career, but he has already earned a place on this roster. His impact since joining the club in 2019 has been huge.
Harper won the 2021 National League MVP award and helped lead Philadelphia to a World Series appearance in 2022, winning NLCS MVP. His playoff performances have produced several unforgettable moments. Using him as the designated hitter keeps his bat in the lineup while making room for the franchise’s historic outfield. During his eight seasons as a Phillies player, Harper is hitting .280 with 199 home runs and 587 RBIs.
Harper is the only player on this list who will suit up for the 2026 All-Star Game. It will be his third Midsummer Classic since joining the Phillies.
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Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and Hall of Fame member Steve Carlton during Phillies Alumni Weekend and the 20th anniversary of Citizens Bank Park. | Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Steve Carlton is the greatest pitcher in Phillies history. He won four Cy Young Awards with the club and played a major role in the franchise’s first World Series title in 1980. Carlton introduced himself to the franchise in 1972 by winning the pitching Triple Crown, leading the league in wins (27), ERA (1.97) and strikeouts (310).
Carlton finished his Phillies career with a franchise-record 241 wins and 3,031 strikeouts. Those numbers make him the clear ace of this staff.
Robin Roberts dominated the National League during the 1950s. He made seven straight All-Star appearances, including a record-tying five starts, and became the face of the famous “Whiz Kids” team.
His 234 wins with Philadelphia remain one of the greatest marks in franchise history. Roberts also built a reputation as one of baseball’s true workhorses. He led the major leagues in innings pitched for five consecutive years from 1951-55.
Grover Cleveland Alexander set the standard for Phillies pitching long before Carlton arrived. His dominance during the 1910s made him one of baseball’s all-time greats.
Alexander won 190 games in eight seasons with Philadelphia. He claimed three consecutive Triple Crowns by leading the league in wins, ERA and strikeouts from 1915-17, winning an amazing 94 games during that stretch.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels reacts during a ceremony before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. | Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Cole Hamels delivered when the games mattered most. His brilliant postseason run in 2008 helped bring a second championship to Philadelphia.
Hamels won both the NLCS MVP and World Series MVP awards that year, going 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in five postseason starts. He also ranks among the franchise leaders in wins (114) and strikeouts (1,844) after spending a decade leading the rotation. Hamels made three All-Star appearances during his Philadelphia tenure.
Philadelphia Phillies former pitcher Roy Halladay addresses the crowd before a game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. | Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Roy Halladay spent only four seasons with the Phillies, but those years were unforgettable. His peak was one of the best ever seen from a Philadelphia pitcher.
Halladay won the 2010 National League Cy Young Award and finished second in Cy Young balloting the next season. He also threw a perfect game and pitched only the second postseason no-hitter in MLB history.
Tug McGraw remains the most iconic reliever in Phillies history. His strikeout to end Game 6 of the 1980 World Series sealed the franchise’s first championship and created one of Philadelphia’s greatest baseball moments.
Along the way, McGraw recorded 180 career saves, including 94 with the Phillies. More importantly, he became one of the most loved players the city has ever embraced.
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Over the years, the franchise has been home to Hall of Famers, MVPs, Cy Young Award winners and players who delivered unforgettable postseason moments. Some spent nearly their entire careers in Philadelphia, while some made a huge impact in a short time.
MORE: MLB team nicknames ranked by coolness and history
This all-time Phillies roster is based only on what each player accomplished with the Phillies. Achievements with other teams are not considered. Each player earned a spot because of what he did for the franchise, whether it was setting records, winning awards or helping bring championships to Philadelphia.
Here’s our ultimate all-time Phillies roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia (via MLB.com and Baseball Reference). Tune in to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at 8 p.m. July 14 on Fox.
C: Mike Lieberthal
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Philadelphia Phillies former catcher Mike Lieberthal waves to the fans. | Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Mike Lieberthal stands as the greatest catcher in Phillies history. He spent 13 of his 14 MLB seasons with Philadelphia and became one of the most reliable players at the position. Two All-Star selections in 1999 and 2000 and a Gold Glove in 1999 highlighted his career.
During his time with the Phillies, Lieberthal hit .275 with 150 home runs and 610 RBIs. He also ranks as the franchise leaders in games caught with 1,139.
1B: Ryan Howard
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Former Philadelphia Phillies player Ryan Howard stands on the field before a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo. | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Ryan Howard is the easy pick at first base. He was one of the most feared power hitters of his era and became a key part of a championship run.
Howard, who played all 13 of his seasons with the Phils, won the 2005 National League Rookie of the Year award and followed it with the 2006 NL MVP Award. He blasted 382 home runs for Philadelphia and helped lead the club to the 2008 World Series title and a National League championship in 2009, when he was NLCS MVP. Few hitters changed games with one swing the way Howard did.
2B: Chase Utley
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Former Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley waves to the crowd after his retirement ceremony at Citizens Bank Park. | John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images
Chase Utley was one of the best all-around second basemen in baseball during his prime. His mix of power, defense and leadership made him a cornerstone of the Phillies’ most successful years.
Five straight All-Star appearances and four Silver Slugger awards showed how complete his game was. Utley also played a huge role in the 2008 championship team. He finished his 13-year tenure in Philadelphia hitting .282 with 233 home runs and 916 RBIs.
SS: Jimmy Rollins
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Former Philadelphia Phillies player Jimmy Rollins at the podium during a ceremony to induct him into the Phillies wall of fame at Citizens Bank Park. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Jimmy Rollins owns almost every important Phillies record at shortstop. His speed, defense and leadership helped define one of the greatest eras in team history.
The 2007 National League MVP made three All-Star teams and won four Gold Gloves. Rollins also became the franchise’s all-time hits leader with 2,306 hits. His impact reached another level when he helped Howard and Utley lead Philadelphia to the 2008 World Series title.
Rollins finished a 15-year stint with the Phillies hitting .267 with 216 home runs and 887 RBIs.
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3B: Mike Schmidt
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Former Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt during Phillies Alumni Weekend and the 20th anniversary of Citizens Bank Park. | Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
No player represents the Phillies better than Mike Schmidt. He is widely regarded as the greatest player in franchise history and best third baseman in MLB history.
Schmidt won three National League MVP Awards and earned 10 Gold Gloves. He was also selected to 12 All-Star Games. All 548 of his career home runs came with Philadelphia during an 18-year career. On top of that, he remains the franchise leader in home runs, RBIs (1,595), runs scored (1,506), walks (1,507) and WAR (106.9). Schmidt was the MVP of the 1980 World Series, which the Phillies won in six games over the Kansas City Royals.
His place on this team is beyond question.
LF: Ed Delahanty
Ed Delahanty was one of baseball’s biggest stars during the 19th century. His numbers remain impressive even by today’s standards.
He finished his 13-year Phillies career with a remarkable .346 batting average. Between 1894 and 1899, Delahanty recorded three seasons batting above .400. Few hitters in baseball history have ever reached that level of consistency.
CF: Richie Ashburn
Richie Ashburn was the spark at the top of Philadelphia’s lineup throughout the 1950s. His ability to get on base made him one of the best leadoff hitters the franchise has ever seen.
The Hall of Famer won two National League batting titles and collected more than 2,500 career hits, including 2,217 during a 12-year Phillies career. Ashburn also finished with a .306 lifetime batting average.
RF: Chuck Klein
Chuck Klein was one of the game’s biggest sluggers during the 1930s. His best seasons still rank among the greatest in Phillies history.
Klein won the 1932 National League MVP award. One year later, he captured the Triple Crown by leading the league with a .368 batting average, 28 home runs and 120 RBIs.
In a 15-year stay with Philadelphia, the Hall of Famer hit .326 with 243 home runs and 983 RBIs.
DH: Bryce Harper
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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) reacts after hitting a two RBI double against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Bryce Harper is still adding to his Phillies career, but he has already earned a place on this roster. His impact since joining the club in 2019 has been huge.
Harper won the 2021 National League MVP award and helped lead Philadelphia to a World Series appearance in 2022, winning NLCS MVP. His playoff performances have produced several unforgettable moments. Using him as the designated hitter keeps his bat in the lineup while making room for the franchise’s historic outfield. During his eight seasons as a Phillies player, Harper is hitting .280 with 199 home runs and 587 RBIs.
Harper is the only player on this list who will suit up for the 2026 All-Star Game. It will be his third Midsummer Classic since joining the Phillies.
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Starting rotation
SP1: Steve Carlton
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Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher and Hall of Fame member Steve Carlton during Phillies Alumni Weekend and the 20th anniversary of Citizens Bank Park. | Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Steve Carlton is the greatest pitcher in Phillies history. He won four Cy Young Awards with the club and played a major role in the franchise’s first World Series title in 1980. Carlton introduced himself to the franchise in 1972 by winning the pitching Triple Crown, leading the league in wins (27), ERA (1.97) and strikeouts (310).
Carlton finished his Phillies career with a franchise-record 241 wins and 3,031 strikeouts. Those numbers make him the clear ace of this staff.
SP2: Robin Roberts
Robin Roberts dominated the National League during the 1950s. He made seven straight All-Star appearances, including a record-tying five starts, and became the face of the famous “Whiz Kids” team.
His 234 wins with Philadelphia remain one of the greatest marks in franchise history. Roberts also built a reputation as one of baseball’s true workhorses. He led the major leagues in innings pitched for five consecutive years from 1951-55.
SP3: Grover Cleveland Alexander
Grover Cleveland Alexander set the standard for Phillies pitching long before Carlton arrived. His dominance during the 1910s made him one of baseball’s all-time greats.
Alexander won 190 games in eight seasons with Philadelphia. He claimed three consecutive Triple Crowns by leading the league in wins, ERA and strikeouts from 1915-17, winning an amazing 94 games during that stretch.
SP4: Cole Hamels
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Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels reacts during a ceremony before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. | Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Cole Hamels delivered when the games mattered most. His brilliant postseason run in 2008 helped bring a second championship to Philadelphia.
Hamels won both the NLCS MVP and World Series MVP awards that year, going 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in five postseason starts. He also ranks among the franchise leaders in wins (114) and strikeouts (1,844) after spending a decade leading the rotation. Hamels made three All-Star appearances during his Philadelphia tenure.
SP5: Roy Halladay
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Philadelphia Phillies former pitcher Roy Halladay addresses the crowd before a game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. | Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Roy Halladay spent only four seasons with the Phillies, but those years were unforgettable. His peak was one of the best ever seen from a Philadelphia pitcher.
Halladay won the 2010 National League Cy Young Award and finished second in Cy Young balloting the next season. He also threw a perfect game and pitched only the second postseason no-hitter in MLB history.
Closer: Tug McGraw
Tug McGraw remains the most iconic reliever in Phillies history. His strikeout to end Game 6 of the 1980 World Series sealed the franchise’s first championship and created one of Philadelphia’s greatest baseball moments.
Along the way, McGraw recorded 180 career saves, including 94 with the Phillies. More importantly, he became one of the most loved players the city has ever embraced.
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