Ladies and gentlemen, Matt Stairs: Journeyman, pinch-hitter, occasional outfielder, Philadelphia folk hero, #12.
Phillies debut: September 1, 2008 Major League debut: May 29, 1992 Former teams: Montreal Expos 1992-1993, Boston Red Sox 1995, Oakland Athletics 1996-2000, Chicago Cubs 2001, Milwaukee Brewers 2002, Pittsburgh Pirates 2003, Kansas City Royals 2004-2006, Texas Rangers 2006, Detroit Tigers 2006, Toronto Blue Jays 2007-2008 How acquired: Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later (Fabio Castro), August 30, 2008 2008 Postseason: Matt simply hit the game-winning 2-run bomb in the 8th inning of NLCS Game 4 off the Dodgers' Jonathan Broxton. Every time I've seen a replay of this home run, I've giggled. Pictured: October 13, 2008 - NLCS Game 4, Matt stoically rounds the bases after cementing his place in Phillies' lore.
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