Bill Veeck attempted to purchase the Phillies in late 1943.
Veeck's plan was to sign players from the Negro leagues to make the Phillies competitive.
[1] The organization held a fan contest prior to the 1944 season to solicit a second nickname for the Phillies.
Infielders Other batters Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.
= Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts [88]