Philadelphia Phillies Strongest Ranking in MLB RIVALS. The guide includes a list of the strongest players for each position and batting orders for the Philadelphia Phillies.
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*The strongest player rankings in this article are composed of players other than HOF cards. If you obtain an HOF card, consider replacing the player in the corresponding position.
Strongest Player Quick Reference
Pitchers
| SP | RP | CP |
  Z. Wheeler’21 |  R. Suarez’21 |  J. Alvarado |
Centered around Wheeler, who has high pitching ability and multiple pitch types, there are many high-level starting pitchers. In relief, Suarez, who boasts top-class performance, will suppress runs from the middle innings onwards.
Fielders
| C | 1B | 2B |
 D. Daulton |  R. Howard '06 |  D. Cash '75 |
| 3B | SS | LF |
 D. Allen ’66 |  B. Stott |  G. Luzinski ’77 |
| CF | RF | DH |
 S. Victorino ’09 |  B. Harper ’21 |  P. Burrell ’02 |
Let's score points centered around power hitters like Howard, Harper, and Allen. Many players have a relatively high average launch angle, making it a lineup prone to extra-base hits.
Recommended Power Hitters
| Player | Power | H Zone | Launch Angle |
 D. Allen ’66 | 76 | 7 | 14° |
 B. Harper ’21 | 74 | 7 | 13° |
 G. Luzinski ’77 | 74 | 7 | 14° |
The Phillies have many power hitters like Allen and Harper. In addition to forming the core of the batting order, they can be particularly effective in Ranking Slugger and RBI Battles.
Strongest Ranking (Pitchers)
| SP | RP | CP |
*Due to player duplication, players with the same name as those in other positions may be selected.
Starting Pitchers (SP)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
 Z. Wheeler '21 | - All ability scores exceed 70 - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher |
 A. Nola '22 | - Overall high ability scores - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher |
 C. Lee '13 | - Overall high ability scores - Velocity is somewhat low at 59 - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher |
 J. Bunning '65 | - High-level stuff - All 4 pitch types - All pitch types are rank B or higher |
 R. Oswalt '10 | - High-level stuff - All 5 pitch types - All pitch types are rank B or higher |
 B. Myers '05 | - Stuff is somewhat high - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher |
Relief Pitchers (RP)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
 R. Suarez’21 | - Extremely high stuff - All 4 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher - Same name as SP player |
 M. Strahm '23 | - Fielding is high at 72 - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher |
 J. Hoffman’24 | - High-level velocity - All 4 pitch types - 3 pitch types are rank B |
 J. Alvarado '22 | - Velocity is extremely high at 83 - Ability scores other than stamina exceed 60 - All 4 pitch types - 1 pitch type is rank B or higher - Same name as CP player |
 O. Kerkering | - High-level velocity/stuff - All 3 pitch types - All pitch types are rank B |
Closing Pitchers (CP)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| J. Alvarado | - Extremely high velocity - All 4 pitch types - Has rank B CUT |
 H. Neris’19 | - High-level velocity/break - All 3 pitch types - 2 pitch types are rank B or higher |
 C. Kimbrel’23 | - Velocity is somewhat high - All 2 pitch types - All pitch types are rank B - RSame name as RP player |
Strongest Ranking (Fielders)
| C | 1B | 2B |
| 3B | SS | LF |
| CF | RF | DH |
*Due to player duplication, players with the same name as those in other positions may be selected.
Catchers (C)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| D. Dalton | - Extremely high patience - 9 hot zones - Average launch angle is 18° |
 D. Dalton’93 | - Extremely high patience - 6 hot zones - Average launch angle is 18° |
 J.T. Realmuto '19 | - 9 hot zones - Baserunning and fielding exceed 70 - Average launch angle is 14° |
First Basemen (1B)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
 R. Howard '06 | - Power is extremely high at 82 - Baserunning is somewhat low at 57 - 6 hot zones - Average launch angle is 7° |
 J. Thome’03 | - Power, patience, and fielding exceed 70 - 6 hot zones - Average launch angle is 16° |
 R. Hoskins’18 | - Relatively high power - 5 hot zones - Average launch angle is 22° |
Second Basemen (2B)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
 D. Cash’75 | - Top-class eye - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 1° |
 P. Polanco’03 | - Overall high ability scores - 5 hot zones - Average launch angle is low at 8° - Same name as 3B, SS player |
 B. Stott’23 | - High-level contact/eye - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is low at 10° |
Third Basemen (3B)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
 D. Allen’66 | - Extremely high batting performance - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 14° - Same name as LF player |
 S. Rolen’98 | - All abilities are high-level - 5 hot zones - Average launch angle is 15° |
| P. Polanco’03 | - Overall high ability scores - 5 hot zones - Average launch angle is low at 8° - Same name as 2B, SS player |
Shortstops (SS)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| B. Stott | - Extremely high contact - 8 hot zones - Average launch angle is 14° |
 T. Turner’23 | - Baserunning is extremely high at 80 - Fielding is high at 78 - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 13° |
 P. Polanco’02 | - Extremely high eye - 9 hot zones - Average launch angle is low at 6° - Same name as 2B player |
Left Fielders (LF)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| D. Allen’66 | - Extremely high batting performance - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 14° - Same name as LF player |
 G. Luzinski ’77 | - High-level power/contact - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 14° |
| P. Burrell ’02 | - Power, contact, and fielding exceed 70 - Baserunning is somewhat low at 58 - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is high at 19° |
Center Fielders (CF)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
 S. Victorino ’09 | - Overall high ability scores - 5 hot zones - Average launch angle is 12° - Same name as RF player |
 M. Byrd ’03 | - 9 hot zones - Ability scores other than power and patience exceed 70 - Average launch angle is low at 9° - Same name as RF player |
 B. Marsh ’23 | - Baserunning and fielding exceed 70 - 6 hot zones - Average launch angle is 12° - Same name as LF player |
Right Fielders (RF)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
 B.Harper’21 | - High batting performance - 7 hot zones - Average launch angle is 13° |
 M.Byrd’14 | - Fielding is high at 76 - Patience is low at 52 - 5 hot zones - Average launch angle is high at 17° - Same name as CF player |
 S.Victorino’07 | - Eye and baserunning exceed 70 - Patience is somewhat low at 55 - 4 hot zones - Average launch angle is 13° - Same name as CF player |
Designated Hitters (DH)
| Player | Characteristics |
|---|---|
 K. Schwarber ’24 | - High-level power/patience - 3 hot zones - Average launch angle is 14° |
Positions to Strengthen with FA Contracts
Strengthening Center Field and Starting Pitchers is Recommended
The Phillies have a thin player pool at CF, so it's good to strengthen them with FA cards that have high extra-base hitting power. The pitching staff has many excellent players in every position, so strengthening the 4th to 5th starters will further stabilize the defense.
Recommended Players for FA Trade
Center Fielders (CF)
| Player | Team/Characteristics |
|---|---|
 A. Judge’24 | - Top-class power - 5 hot zones - Average launch angle is 18° |
 M. Betts’18 | - Extremely high batting performance - 8 hot zones - Average launch angle is 18° |
 M. Trout’18 | - Extremely high extra-base hitting power - 8 hot zones - Average launch angle is 18° |
Starting Pitchers (SP)
| Player | Team/Characteristics |
|---|---|
 G. Cole’19 | - Break is top-class at 90 - Control is also extremely high - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher |
 C. Kershaw’15 | - Break/control are extremely high, exceeding 80 - Potential ability cap is also excellent - All 5 pitch types - Has rank A 4FB/SLD |
 J. deGrom’18 | - All pitching performances are high-level - All 5 pitch types - 4 pitch types are rank B or higher - Has rank A 4FB/SLD |
Phillies' Characteristics
Phillies' Fielders are Prone to Hitting for Extra Bases
Phillies' fielders often have high power and average launch angles. Also, many players have wide hot zones, making them more prone to hitting home runs compared to other teams. Strengthen the Full Swing potential ability to increase opportunities for extra-base hits.
Pitchers Have High Ability Scores
Many Phillies pitchers have high ability scores. In particular, many Signature players have an OVR exceeding 65. Since many players have well-balanced ability scores, prioritizing strengthening break and stuff will make it harder for opponents to get hits.
Phillies' Recommended Batting Order and Skills
| Batting Order | Player | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B. Marsh '23 | - Leadoff - Table Setter One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 2 | T. Turner '23 | - Leadoff - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 3 | J. Thome '03 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 4 | R. Howard '06 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Lineup Maintenance |
| 5 | B. Harper '21 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 6 | J.T. Realmuto '19 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 7 | S. Victorino '09 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 8 |  D. Bell '04 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 9 | P. Polanco '03 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| Batting Order | Player | Recommended Skills |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  B. Stott '24 | - Leadoff - Table Setter One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 2 |  T. Turner '24 | - Leadoff - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 3 |  P. Burrell '02 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 4 |  R. Howard '06 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Lineup Maintenance |
| 5 |  P. Polanco '03 | - Cleanup Trio - Heart of the Order - Clutch Hitter |
| 6 |  J.T. Realmuto '19 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 7 |  B. Harper '24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 8 |  M. Byrd '14 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
| 9 |  B. Marsh '24 | - Bottom of the Order - Batting Machine One of the following - Late Inning Focus - Pennant Race (Recommended for PvP) |
Selection Criteria
Prioritizing Players with High Rarity
High rarity affects a player's initial ability scores and the increase in ability scores when trained. Therefore, the rankings above prioritize selecting players with high rarity.
Players with High Ability Scores Also Have High Lineup Priority
Depending on the player, some high-rarity players may have low ability scores. In particular, some Impact players have low initial ability scores, so replacing them with players with high ability scores or deck scores may increase the team's OVR.
Deck Score is Considered for LIVE/Season Players
The LIVE/Season players selected in the rankings above consider deck score height. Deck score is an important content for increasing the overall ability scores of the team. Therefore, it is acceptable to include players with high deck scores in the lineup even if their ability scores are somewhat low.
