Phillies legend Chase Utley announced his intention to retire from MLB at season’s end. Utley was the greatest second baseman in Phillies history.
Did you know… Chase Utley’s first career MLB hit was a Grand Slam HR off Aaron Cook on April 24th, 2003 vs. Colorado Rockies. The rightfielder for the Rockies who watched it clear the fence over his head was current Phillies Manager Gabe Kapler.
Did you know… Chase Utley recorded the last-ever out at Veterans Stadium, hitting into a double play to end the game on 9/28/2003 vs. Atlanta Braves.
Did you know… While Chase Utley was good at hitting the ball, the ball was good at hitting Utley as evidenced by his team record 173 career HBPs.
