5 Greatest Philadelphia Phillies Outfielders of All Time

3. Chuck Klein (1928-1933; 1936-1944)

Klein has an undeniable place on this list, as the 1980 Hall of Fame inductee produced one of the most statistically impressive stretches in not only Phillies history but baseball history.

Klein's eye-popping 170 RBIs in the 1930 season is a record still held today, while his .386 batting average and 445 total bases (fourth in MLB history) to go along with the clutch production rivals that of fellow era star Ted Williams.

Had he left any doubt, Klein won the Triple Crown in 1933, leading the league in batting average (.368), home runs (28), and RBIs (120) in an all-time great campaign.

Klein's incredible career was aided by the Phillies' home ballpark, the Baker Bowl, which had a 280-foot right field fence, leading to Klein's moniker of "The Babe Ruth of the National League."

2. Ed Delahanty (1888-1889; 1891-1901)

Delahanty is a perfect example of just how rich the Phillies' history is, playing for what was then the Philadelphia Quakers from 1888 to 1889. He would join the Phillies for the latter 10 years after a brief, failed stint with the Cleveland Infants of the short-lived Players League.

Over the course of a full career, Delahanty led the National League in offensive categories 24 times, including two home run crowns. To this day, Delahanty is the only player in NL history to hit .400 over three seasons, and his .346 career average ranks fifth in MLB history.

Delahanty was part of the "The Untouchables" outfield rounded out by Billy Hamilton and Sam Thompson, which in 1894 became the only outfield in Major League history to have all three players bat over .400.

After a brief stint with the Washington Senators, Delahanty died at 35 years old after a "mysterious" incident near Niagara Falls, but his legacy endures in Phillies history, and his story is enshrined in Citizens Bank Park's "Ashburn Alley."

1. Richie Ashburn (1948-1959)

Speaking of Ashburn Alley, its namesake is one of the most beloved figures in franchise history. Ashburn made his debut with the Phillies as a 21-year-old rookie, replacing veteran and reigning NL batting champion Harry Walker as the team's leadoff hitter, though he didn't show any pressure about filling Walker's shoes.

Immediately, Ashburn rattled off a 23-game hitting streak and possessed a .380 batting average in June. That was a sign of what was to come, as Ashburn would make four All-Star teams while in Philadelphia, including later in the 1948 season where he'd become the third rookie to start in an All-Star game along with Joe DiMaggio and Dick Wakefield.

Over a stellar, Hall of Fame career, Ashburn racked up 2,574 hits and hit to a career .308 batting average. He didn't hit much for power -- just 29 home runs in his career -- but was given the nickname "Putt-Putt" by either Ted Williams or Stan Musial because of his elite sprint speed.

After his playing career, Ashburn served as the Phillies' radio and TV color commentator, and was a legitimate candidate to be the namesake of the Phillies' new stadium in 2004. Ashburn Alley, the centerpiece of Citizens Bank Park and the home of its historical insignias, feels fitting for an all-time franchise icon.