The All-Time Roster of Homegrown Phillies Players

Philly fans have a special place in their heart for homegrown players. Some of our favorite players ever came from other teams, but the guys who started their careers in Philly, who we saw go from rookies to superstars in front of our eyes, get that extra bit of love. But who are the best homegrown Phillies in team history? What Defines "Homegrown Phillies" (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) We are not talking about players born in Philly. If you want the best baseball players ever who grew up in the local area, we already have you covered here. This list is for the guys who started their careers as members of the Phillies. Either by being drafted here, being traded as a prospect, or signing as an amateur free agent. Unfortunately, that leaves a lot of guys off the list. Steve Carlton is a legend, but he did not start his career in Philly. Bryce Harper is one of the best hitters we have ever seen. But he signed here as a free agent. The same goes for guys like Zack Wheeler, Cliff Lee, etc. If you want a list of the best Phillies who came here via free agency or trade, you can check out the article below. Related: The All-Time Roster Of Phillies Players Acquired In Free Agency Some of the positions were easy to pick. There were some tough choices. Also, a few positions that exposed just how bad the Phillies have been at acquiring amateur talent in their history. But there are some truly great players who got their start here. So who is the best left fielder to come up through the Phillies system? The best relief pitcher? Starting pitchers? We picked the best players from each position. Here is the All-Time Roster of Homegrown Phillies Players: