Major League and Franchise Records
| Record | Total | Season(s) | Surpassing | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walks in a nine-inning game (NL) | 5 | 2006 | tied, numerous others | July 30, 2006 |
| Home runs by a Phillies batter, single season | 58 | 2006 | Mike Schmidt, 48 (1980) | 49th on August 31, 2006 |
| Home runs in a sophomore season | 58 | 2006 | Ralph Kiner, 51 (1947) | 52nd on September 3, 2006 |
| Intentional walks to a Phillies batter | 37 | 2006 | Jim Thome, 26 (2004) | 27th on September 13, 2006 |
| Fewest games for 100 home runs | 325 | 2004–2007 | Ralph Kiner, 385 (1946–1948) | 100th on June 27, 2007 |
| Home runs in first 1,000 career at-bats | 85 | 2004–2007 | Cecil Fielder, 76 (1985–1990) | 77th on September 24, 2007 |
| Fewest games for 150 home runs | 495 | 2004–2008 | Eddie Mathews, 569 (1952–1955) | 150th on July 2, 2008 |
| Strikeouts by a Phillies batter | 199 | 2008 | tied himself (2007) | 199th on September 27, 2008 |
| Career grand slams by a Phillies batter | 9 | 2004–2009 | Mike Schmidt, 7 (1972–1989) | 8th on May 30, 2009 |
| Fewest games for 200 home runs | 658 | 2004–2009 | Ralph Kiner, 706 (1946–1950) | 200th on July 16, 2009 |
| At least one RBI in consecutive postseason games in the same year | 7 | 2009 | Iván Rodríguez (2003) Bernie Williams (1999) (6 all) Carlton Fisk (1975) |
October 18, 2009 |
| At least one RBI in consecutive postseason games | 8 | 2009 | tied, Lou Gehrig (1928 and 1932) | October 19, 2009 |
| Most strikeouts in a World Series | 13 | 2009 | Willie Wilson, 12 (1980) | November 4, 2009 |
| Fewest games for 250 home runs | 855 | 2004–2010 | Ralph Kiner, 871 (1946–1951) | 250th on September 8, 2010 |
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