Phillies' zero hero
Phillies without homers.
Phillies' zero hero
Bob Vetrone Jr.
American patriot Paul Revere (“One, if by bunt, and two, if by steal”) has as many major league home runs to his credit as new Phillies centerfielder Ben Revere. But then, so do a lot of other people.
In 1,064 career plate appearances, Revere (Ben) has nary a dinger to proclaim. That is the most PAs among all active homerless players and the fifth-most in the expansion era (since 1961).
But it’s not like he will be the first Phillie without any pop in his bat. Here are the players (pitchers and non-pitchers) with the most career PAs for the Phils and no homers to show for it since integration in 1947. (*Denotes current Phillies.)
| PITCHER | Seasons | PA | HR |
| Chris Short |
1959-72 | 785 | 0 |
| Curt Schilling |
1992-00 | 594 | 0 |
| Dick Ruthven |
1975, '78-83 |
465 | 0 |
| Brett Myers |
2002-09 | 410 | 0 |
| Shane Rawley |
1984-88 | 343 | 0 |
| Bruce Ruffin |
1986-91 | 301 | 0 |
| Jamie Moyer |
2006-10 | 269 | 0 |
| Ken Heintzelman |
1947-52 | 266 | 0 |
| *Kyle Kendrick |
2007-12 | 253 | 0 |
| John Denny |
1982-85 | 246 | 0 |
| *Roy Halladay |
2010-12 | 244 | 0 |
| NON-PITCHERS | |||
| Emil Verban |
1947-48 | 765 | 0 |
| Sparky Anderson |
1959 | 527 | 0 |
| Stan Javier |
1992 | 313 | 0 |
| Lee Handley |
1947 | 306 | 0 |
| Wally Backman |
1991-92 | 275 | 0 |
| Don Padgett |
1947-48 | 254 | 0 |
| Bud Harrelson |
1978-79 | 214 | 0 |
| Rod Booker |
1990-91 | 204 | 0 |
| Harvey Kuenn |
1966 | 176 | 0 |
| Craig Robinson |
1972-73 | 164 | 0 |
| Pete Orr |
2011-12 | 161 | 0 |
Comments (12)
Larry Bowa was a hitter with not much long ball pop either. Superior defense in center, singles and doubles hitter at the plate, base stealing threat on the bases. That's good enough for me. We all saw for a long time what the tempting short fences did for Shane Victorino; turned him into a hitter he never was, the long ball hitter. Give me the guy who gets on base and sets the table for the big boppers. We'll be fine with Ben-Paul Revere.....
Agree— NewMick314- We'll see . . .
— wordsword - I'm not worried. They have enough HR hitters and the good news for Rollins is he can be the power hitter he's always wanted to be now that they have Revere.— Phillies2008WSChamps
- Adams fills team need. Probably only Rivera better reliever over 6 year period. Bullpen looking stronger. Revere gives team leadoff hitter and strong defense.— Don w
- It's time the Phillies got a legitimate lead-off hitter. Someone who will get on base and set the table for the big bats behind.— rel99
- People forget about the #1 almost-zero hero, Richie Ashburn. Nobody ever expected him to hit home runs, but nobody got on base as much as he did. If I am not mistaken, he had seasons with over 200 hits and over 100 walks and HBP (total). I think his career total (1948 -62) was about 20. Yet, wouldn't any manager want him batting leadoff today? He did manage to hit two in one game once at the old Polo Grounds.— gotedge
- Ashburn actually hit 7 HR one year with the Mets (final season of career) ended up with 29 HR on career--22 with the Philles.
Revere has a long way to match RA--however both fast, both bat left and throw right and are not known for their throwing arms. Ashburn played in era where base stealing was not emphasized so his career totals are relatively low for his speed and baserunning ability.— Smoothellc - How can someone be a "superior" defensive player when they throw like my grandmother? Why would the Twins trade him, considering the contract, when they traded there starting CF earlier? I dont expect much from Revere.— twpman
- Hire Doug PETERSON to coach him on proper throwing motion,— NewMick314
- Paul Revere is definitely in the top 5 for most over hyped individual in American history.— Stephen45
- Just don't let Rollins lead off any more.— orange rhino
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