1970 Philadelphia Phillies season
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The 1970
Philadelphia Phillies
season was the 88th season for the franchise in Philadelphia. The Phillies finished in fifth place in the National League East
with a record of 73-88, 15½ games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates
. The Phillies were playing their final season of home games at Connie Mack Stadium
, before moving into their new facility, Veterans Stadium
, at the start of the following season.
, who at the time was their bullpen coach. Edwards responded with two hits in his first game back and then caught a Jim Bunning
-Dick Selma
two-hitter.
1970 in baseball
-Major Leagues:*World Series MVP: Brooks Robinson*All-Star Game, July 14 at Riverfront Stadium: National League, 5-4 ; Carl Yastrzemski, MVP-Other champions:*Caribbean World Series: Navegantes del Magallanes *College World Series: USC...
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
season was the 88th season for the franchise in Philadelphia. The Phillies finished in fifth place in the National League East
National League East
The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied for the most National League East Division titles . All of Atlanta's NL East titles came during a record stretch of 14 consecutive division titles...
with a record of 73-88, 15½ games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates
1970 Pittsburgh Pirates season
The Pittsburgh Pirates season resulted in the team winning their first National League East title with a record of 89-73, five games ahead of the Chicago Cubs...
. The Phillies were playing their final season of home games at Connie Mack Stadium
Connie Mack Stadium
Shibe Park, known later as Connie Mack Stadium, was a major league baseball park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When it opened April 12, 1909, it became baseball's first steel-and-concrete stadium. In different eras it was home to "The $100,000 Infield", "The Whiz Kids" and "The 1964 Phold"...
, before moving into their new facility, Veterans Stadium
Veterans Stadium
Philadelphia Veterans Stadium was a professional-sports, multi-purpose stadium, located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex...
, at the start of the following season.
Offseason
- October 7, 1969: Dick AllenDick AllenRichard Anthony Allen is a former Major League Baseball player and R&B singer. He played first and third base and outfield in Major League Baseball and ranked among his sport's top offensive producers of the 1960s and early 1970s...
, Jerry JohnsonJerry Johnson (baseball)Jerry Michael Johnson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from through . He batted and threw right-handed.-Third baseman:Johnson was signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent third baseman in...
and Cookie RojasCookie RojasOctavio Victor Rojas Rivas , better known as Cookie Rojas, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Kansas City Royals. After retiring as a player he went on to both coach and manage in the...
were traded by the Phillies to the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
for Curt FloodCurt FloodCurtis Charles Flood was a Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career as a center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. A defensive standout, he led the National League in putouts four times and in fielding percentage twice, winning Gold Glove Awards in his last seven full seasons...
, Byron BrowneByron BrowneByron Ellis Browne is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Browne was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1963. In his first Major League at-bat, Browne lined out in the second inning of Sandy Koufax's 1965 perfect game. Browne had the dubious distinction of...
, Joe HoernerJoe HoernerJoseph Walter Hoerner was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. A native of Dubuque, Iowa, the left-hander was signed by the Chicago White Sox as an amateur free agent before the 1957 season. He played for the Houston Colt .45s , St...
, and Tim McCarverTim McCarverJames Timothy "Tim" McCarver is an American former Major League Baseball catcher, and a current sportscaster in residence for Fox Sports.-Playing career:...
. Curt Flood refused to report to his new team. The Cardinals sent Willie MontañezWillie MontañezGuillermo Montañez Naranjo is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. Even though he was productive, Montañez often carried the label "hot dog" for the whimsical manner in which he approached the game. After hitting home runs, he would trot very slowly around the bases, shuffling his feet on...
to the Phillies on April 8, 1970 and Bob Browning (minors) to the Phillies on August 30 as compensation. - November 17, 1969: Johnny CallisonJohnny CallisonJohn Wesley Callison was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball, best known for his years with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1960 to 1969...
and a player to be named later were traded by the Phillies to the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
for Oscar GambleOscar GambleOscar Charles Gamble is a former outfielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball. He played for 17 seasons, from 1969 to 1985, on seven different teams: the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees on two separate occasions, as well as the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland...
and Dick SelmaDick SelmaRichard Jay Selma was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1965-1974...
. The Phillies completed the deal by sending Larry ColtonLarry ColtonLawrence Robert Colton was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1968.-External links:...
to the Cubs in January, 1970. - January, 1970: Rich BarryRich BarryRichard Donovan Barry is a former professional baseball player. He played 20 games in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1969, primarily as an outfielder. Originally signed by the New York Yankees in 1958, Barry played 11 seasons in the minor leagues before reaching the...
was purchased from the Phillies by the Hawaii IslandersHawaii IslandersThe Hawaii Islanders were a AAA minor league baseball team, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1961 through 1987. The Islanders were originally an affiliate of the Kansas City Athletics. They played their home games at Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu's Aloha Stadium...
. - Prior to 1970 season: Doc EdwardsDoc EdwardsHoward Rodney Edwards was a backup catcher with the Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Athletics, New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia Phillies over parts of five seasons spanning eight years...
was released by the Phillies.
Regular season
In June 1970, a series of injuries left the Phillies short a catcher and they activated Doc EdwardsDoc Edwards
Howard Rodney Edwards was a backup catcher with the Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Athletics, New York Yankees, and the Philadelphia Phillies over parts of five seasons spanning eight years...
, who at the time was their bullpen coach. Edwards responded with two hits in his first game back and then caught a Jim Bunning
Jim Bunning
James Paul David "Jim" Bunning is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and politician.During a 17-year baseball career, he pitched from 1955 to 1971, most notably with the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Phillies. When he retired, he had the second-highest total of career...
-Dick Selma
Dick Selma
Richard Jay Selma was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1965-1974...
two-hitter.
Notable transactions
- April 13, 1970: Rubén AmaroRubén Amaro, Sr.Rubén Amaro, Sr. was a shortstop and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from through .son of a cuban Santos Amaro and a mexicanJosefina Mora....
was signed as a free agent by the Phillies. - June 4, 1970: Fred AndrewsFred Andrews (baseball)Fred Andrews is a former professional baseball player. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1976 and 1977, for the Philadelphia Phillies, primarily as a second baseman.-Sources:...
was drafted by the Phillies in the 8th round of the 1970 Major League Baseball Draft1970 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1970 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The regular and secondary phases of the January draft proved more fruitful to major league clubs than the June draft...
. - June 6, 1970: Doc Edwards was signed as a free agent by the Phillies.
Roster
| 1970 Philadelphia Phillies | |||||||||
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| Pitchers | Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders | Manager Coaches |
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 44 | 164 | 47 | .287 | 4 | 14 | |
| RF | 104 | 270 | 67 | .248 | 10 | 36 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 321 | 84 | .262 | 3 | 39 | |
| 88 | 275 | 72 | .262 | 1 | 19 | |
| 35 | 78 | 21 | .269 | 0 | 6 | |
| 25 | 49 | 6 | .122 | 0 | 1 | |
| 13 | 37 | 7 | .189 | 1 | 4 | |
| 18 | 25 | 6 | .240 | 0 | 3 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 219 | 10 | 15 | 4.11 | 147 | |
| 32 | 149.2 | 5 | 15 | 5.29 | 104 | |
| 27 | 127.2 | 8 | 6 | 4.09 | 97 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 138 | 6 | 3 | 3.26 | 92 | |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 2.75 | 153 | |
| 44 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 2.65 | 39 | |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9.00 | 12 | |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.42 | 4 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 2 | |