Since we’re in the dead part of the offseason (unless you’re a Dodgers fan), I’ve decided for no specific reason whatsoever to discuss the history of players who have worn the number 47 for the Philadelphia Phillies.
As you’ll see, players who wear 47 don’t have a grand history of success with the Phillies. That’s not especially surprising, as 47 is generally not regarded as an appealing number for a player to wear. As a result, most 47s have been utterly forgettable players like Michael Mimbs, Pedro Beato, and Erich Uelman. But there have been a few who managed to stand out along the way.