Philadelphia Phillies 1971 Key Player Profiles and Stats
The page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights key players from the Philadelphia Phillies. Dick Selma, a right-handed pitcher, is noted for his 1970 performance with an 8-9 record, a 2.75 ERA, and 22 saves. Starting with the Mets in 1965, Selma moved to San Diego and then to the Cubs before joining the Phillies. Chris Short, a left-handed pitcher, had a 9-16 record and 4.30 ERA in 1970 following surgery in 1969. Known as one of the top left-handers, Short had a standout year in 1966 with a 20-10 record. Outfielder Ron Stone, a 1970 surprise for the Phillies, batted .262 with 39 RBIs in 123 games. Acquired from the Orioles, Stone previously played with Kansas City. Tony Taylor, a veteran Cuban infielder since 1958, had a productive 1970 with a .301 average.