Debuted with the Phillies in 2003 and batted .239 in 43 games. Chase Utley had a breakout season in 2005, batting .291, hit 29 doubles, 31 homers, with 105 RBI. Considered the best hitting second baseball in spring of 2007 by The Sporting News, Chase Utley led all MLB second basemen with a .309 batting average, 76 extra base hits, scored a resounding 131 runs and had 102 RBI. An all-around athlete he has great fielding range and excellent footwork at second base. |