It’s been ten years and Ryan Howard is still the last Phillie to have an at-bat in the postseason. The former face of the Phillies franchise left the organization after the 2016 season at a time when the Phillies were just a couple years away from beginning their next competitive cycle.
![](https://cdn.shortpixel.ai/spai/w_266+q_+ret_img+to_webp/https://www.philliesnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CAQ110427029_Phillies_at_Diamondbacks.jpg)
The 2021 Phillies playoff hopes just about ended on Wednesday. If the Braves win on Thursday, the Phillies will be officially eliminated from postseason contention for the 10th consecutive season.