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Chase Utley Added to Phillies Wall of Fame

The induction cements Utley’s place in franchise history.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: Chase Utley waves to the crowd prior to the 2024 London Series game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies at London Stadium on Sunday, June 9, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
May 15, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley (26) in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 27, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) stands on the field against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Utley was formally inducted Friday in a pregame ceremony that began at 6:15 p.m. and included Phillies CEO John Middleton presenting his Wall of Fame ring.
  • The presentation took place before Philadelphia’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays and was carried regionally on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
  • The event was part of the team’s Alumni Weekend, which brings more than 60 former Phillies back to Citizens Bank Park and includes Utley returning Saturday to throw out a ceremonial first pitch with Carlos Ruiz.
  • Utley spent 13 seasons in Philadelphia, finishing with a .282 average, 233 home runs and 916 RBIs for the Phillies and standing out as a member of the 2008 World Series team.
  • Coverage notes Utley fell short of Cooperstown in 2026 with 59.1% of Hall of Fame votes and that media attention now turns to likely Wall of Fame candidates from the 2007–2011 core such as Ryan Howard and Cole Hamels.