Greenwich Island in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mike Lieberthal
Catcher Phillies 1994 - 2006
— Inducted 2012 —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2024
1. Mike Lieberthal Marker
Inscription.
Mike Lieberthal. Catcher , Phillies 1994 - 2006. Phillies all-time leader among catchers in games caught (1,139), home runs (149) and hits (1,128). He and Jack Clements (1884-97) are the only catchers in Phillies history to surpass 1,000 hits. Wore a Phillies uniform for 13 seasons and set a club record with 10 consecutive opening day starts at catcher. Batted .275 in 1,174 Phillies games. Two-time all-star (1999 and 2000. Rawlings Gold Glove winner in 1999 when he set a club record for highest fielding percentage, .997. Became sixth catcher in Major League Baseball history to hit .300 with 30 homers in a season (1999, .300, 31 HR). First Paul Owens Award winner (1992) to be inducted into the Wall of Fame.
Phillies all-time leader among catchers in games caught (1,139), home runs (149) and hits (1,128). He and Jack Clements (1884-97) are the only catchers in Phillies history to surpass 1,000 hits. Wore a Phillies uniform for 13 seasons and set a club record with 10 consecutive opening day starts at catcher. Batted .275 in 1,174 Phillies games. Two-time all-star (1999 and 2000. Rawlings Gold Glove winner in 1999 when he set a club record for highest fielding percentage, .997. Became sixth catcher in Major League Baseball history to hit .300 with 30 homers in a season (1999, .300, 31 HR). First Paul Owens Award winner (1992) to be inducted into the Wall of Fame.
Erected by Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1994.
Location. 39° 54.409′ N, 75° 10.044′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is on Greenwich Island. Marker is at the intersection of Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street and Hartranft Street, on the right when traveling north on Citizens Bank Way / South 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Hartranft St, Philadelphia PA 19148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Kruk (here, next to this marker); Harry Kalas
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photo1. submitted on June 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
