The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every facet of the world’s operations, including the shutdown of all sports leagues. As we patiently wait for this crisis to pass and baseball to begin, I ponder those that started their Major League careers with the Phillies, only to quickly depart and excel elsewhere.
Note that Scott Rolen had a good deal of success after his days with the Phillies, but he doesn’t qualify for this having played several seasons in the red pinstripes before moving on.
In chronological order, here are the top six on this list.
Ferguson Jenkins
Starting his professional career in the Phillies farm system as a 19-year old in 1962, Ferguson Jenkins worked his way through the minor leagues, making his Major League debut on September 10, 1965.