100 Greatest Phillies: 95 – Phil Collins
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Mon, December 22, 2008 02:00 PM | Comments: 23
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Phil Collins
Relief Pitcher
1929-1935
Career w/Phillies: 1236.2 IP / 72-79 / 4.67 ERA / 403 K
Pitching in the live ball era, Collins — not the musician — was a pretty decent arm for some dreadful Phillies teams. He went 16-11 for a 1930 Phillies team that finished 52-102. And in 1934, his 4.18 ERA was very good, considering the league averaged a 4.71 ERA. Shuttling between starting and relieving throughout his Phillie career, Collins was nicknamed “Fidgety Phil,” probably for his horrible command (he walked 497 while striking out 423 during his career).
Comment: An underrated arm in the live ball days, Collins won’t be remembered for being dominant. Instead, he’ll be remembered for being the best pitcher during a string of bad Phillie teams. While Chuck Klein was drilling the ball all over Baker Bowl, Collins was keeping it steady on the mound.
Posts: 0 Phil
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, so hold on.
Posted: 02:15 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg V.
“There’s a girl that’s been on my mind, all the time, Su Susodio….”
Posted: 02:17 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Phil
Easy lover
She’ll get a hold on you believe it
Like no other
Before you know it you’ll be on your knees
She’s an easy lover
She’ll take your heart but you wont feel it
She’s like no other
And I’m just trying to make you see
God Phil Collins is so horrible.
Posted: 02:27 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Chuck P
Really, Phil Collins?
Here are my thoughts about Collins making this list…
You know I want to but I just can’t take this.
You know I’d add him ’cause he played for keeps.
Although he played tough, he’s not making my list
You know I want to but I’m in too deep.
Posted: 02:38 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Chuck P
I know… I’m a turd.
Posted: 02:42 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Griffin
hysterical posts
Posted: 03:01 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 T Marty
There must be some misunderstanding. There must be some kind of mistake.. actually i prefer Trick of the Tail, and the Gabriel Era more…
Posted: 04:04 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 T Marty
Tim, you know until we start seeing more familiar names, (like Nino Espinosa) we’re gonna have some fun with this. But it’s good to know your history, and this is a great way to pass the time while waiting for pitchers and catchers to report, (and we ain’t lettin’ some lousy football team ruin our fun).
In other news, i’ve been holding out cause i knew it would be under the tree, but i caught Santa Wife wrapping “The Perfect Season” and i that’s it, i can’t wait any longer, we’re watching it tonight!
Posted: 04:14 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Jason B
Can’t you see this is the land of confusion…
Posted: 04:27 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Woodman
Since this is the “Genesis” of this countdown, I can’t wait for the final ten. Until then, everyone have “Another Day in Paradise”!
Posted: 05:09 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
Tim I truely appreciate your research on compiling this list. Can you you name some of the more recent Phillies that didn’t make your list?
Posted: 05:48 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob Cowie
Steve Jeltz just missed this list, landing at 103 just behind Tim McCarver and Mark Portugal who’s bubbles were burst by the Phillies Nation selection committee .
Posted: 07:57 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Tim Rich
I am really enjoying these posts. I hate waiting for Spring, but this will definitely help. Thanks.
Posted: 09:48 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Since this is now a Phil Collins tribute,I was wondering…What exactly is Abacab?However how can you leave Steve Jeltz off the list?The hair kinda reminded me of Soul Glo from Coming To America,Do You Remember?
Posted: 11:44 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 0 Brian
Miner- if you are serious abacab is the notes for the beginning of the song a b a c a b…..Love the soul glo also
Tim I know its tough to come up with 100 great players from this franchise. Keep up the great work.
How long till pitchers and catchers?
Posted: 11:52 PM on December 22, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
“No Reply At All” is my fav. off “Abacab.”
Call me a sucka, but I love “Follow You Follow Me.” Moment of sell out.
As for solo Phil, I’m all about “Something Happened on the Way to Heaven” and “Easy Lover.”
she’ll put on a hold on you. believe me.
Posted: 12:59 AM on December 23, 2008
Posts: 0 KM
Number 94 – Eric Clapton
Seriously, number 94 – Ricky Otero, haha.
Posted: 01:12 AM on December 23, 2008
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Brian,I actually was tongue in cheek serious…however Tim,wasn’t Easy Lover a duet from Earth,Wind and Fire lead man Philip Bailey.Also Tim,you Knew this choice would bring in some Genesis/PC punchlines.
Posted: 02:19 AM on December 23, 2008
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
Brian,I actually was tongue in cheek serious,and now I know.You learn something new every day…however Tim,wasn’t Easy Lover a duet from Earth,Wind and Fire lead man Philip Bailey.Also Tim,you Knew this choice would bring in some very “punny” Genesis/PC punchlines.If Phil Collins was ranked 96,where do you rank Pat Benetar?
Posted: 02:21 AM on December 23, 2008
Posts: 0 Grrrumpy Miner
95 excuse me.
Posted: 02:22 AM on December 23, 2008
Posts: 0 Phillies Phan SC
You all took my joke, so please Take Me Home…
Posted: 11:23 AM on December 23, 2008
Posts: 0 deal
I can’t believe nobody has added 70s era Phils utility man Jim Morrison to this conversation. This must be “The End”
Posted: 01:58 PM on December 23, 2008
Posts: 0 Norman M
Best singing drummer of all time?
Levon Helm hands down.
Posted: 10:14 AM on July 12, 2009