Phillies Legend Hits HOF Ballot for First Time

Philadelphia's legendary second baseman played just under 13 seasons with the franchise before getting traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in August of 2015.

Utley finished his career as a six-time All-Star, all with the Phillies, and a four-time Silver Slugger winner. From 2006-2010, he was selected to five straight All-Star games and won the Silver Slugger four years in a row during that time period.

He also ranks in the Top-10 of the franchise record books in hits (1,623), doubles (346), home runs (233), RBI (916), runs (949) and total bases (2,766).

The second baseman was both an elite defender and hitter. That shows up as he is second in total WAR by Philadelphia's position players (62.0), second in defensive WAR (17.7) and fourth in offensive WAR (47.9).

Utley also was a key figure on the Phillies' World Series championship team in 2008.

With Rollins facing an uphill battle to get elected into the Hall of Fame, a similar situation might be the same for Utley.

Both players' candidacies are certainly ones to monitor as Philadelphia is hoping that two of the best players on their second-ever championship team are recognized with the highest honor in baseball.