Mike Lieberthal
Catcher
1994-2006
Career w/Phillies: .274 AVG / 149 HR / 609 RBI / 8 SB
The Phillies all-time leader in catching, Mike Lieberthal was a mainstay for the franchise in the final years of Veterans Stadium. (...)
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