SP- Robin Roberts
C- Bob Boone
1B- Ryan Howard
2B- Ryne Sandberg
3B- Mike Schmidt
SS- Jimmy Rollins
RF- Greg Luzinski
CF- Richie Ashburn
LF- Del Ennis
RP- Ricky Bottalico
Certainly, there are players on that list who are indisputable. Howard, Schmidt, Ashburn and probably Ennis (as I think Chuck Klein does not qualify because he was not drafted by, or originally signed by, the Philadelphia Phillies) have no competition in their respective positions. Ferguson Jenkins, also a Philadelphia product, could be an option at starting pitcher over Roberts, but there is likely no incorrect choice with either one of those.

Sandberg per season averages based on 15 full years played- 18.8 HR, 70.7 RBI, 87.9 runs, 22.9 SB. Career batting avg- .285. Career OPS- .795.
Utley per season averages based on 6 full seasons played- 26.8 HR, 97.5 RBI, 100.3 runs, 13.8 SB. Career batting avg- .295. Career OPS- .902.
Comparing those stats, the only advantage for Sandberg is the stolen base category. Based on that, I think it's an easy choice to take Utley as the best all-time homegrown second baseman in the Phillies' history. An argument could surely be made, pitting Utley against Sandberg, by inquiring if Utley is a Hall of Famer right now. Probably not, so let the debate commence.

Rollins, in 9 seasons, averages 16.2 HR, 69 RBI, 105 runs, 36.2 SB. His career batting avg- .274. His career OPS- .768.
Bowa, in 16 seasons, averaged- 0.94 HR, 32.8 RBI, 61.7 runs, 19.9 SB. His career batting avg- .260. His career OPS- .620.
I suppose the race for that spot is not as close as I thought. I initially questioned the selection because of Bowa's longevity with the team, but after reviewing the numbers, I have zero problems with Rollins taking the shortstop position over Bowa.

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