Guide Note

Chase Utley is the second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is widely regarded as one of the best second baseman in the Majors. Besides his solid glove Utley has impressive home run power, unusual for a second baseman.

Fast Facts

1. Born: December 17, 1978
2. Birth Place: Pasadena. California
3. Height: 6'1"
4. Weight: 170 lbs
5. Bats: Left
6. Throws: Right
7. 2000 Draft: Picked 15th overall by Philadelphia
8. Foundation dedicated to fighting Global Warming
9. 2007 All-Star Starter

Chase Cameron Utley was born in Pasadena, California on December 17, 1978. He would attend the University of California, Los Angeles. While at the university Utley would play baseball with the Cape Cod Baseball League. He would develop into an elite College prospect and then garner the attention of Major League Baseball scouts.

Utley would be selected with the 15th pick in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. He would make his major league debut on April 4, 2003 with the Philadelphia Phillies. In his first several season with the Phillies he would struggle to crack the starting line-up with veteran Placido Polanco playing second base. After Polanco was traded in 2005, Utley was established as the everyday second baseman. With the opportunity he would establish himself as one of the future franchise players for the Phillies, forming a formidable infield with Ryan Howard at first, and Jimmy Rollins at shortstop. In 2006 he would be named to the National League All-Star Team and also represent the United States in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. That same season he would also record a 35 game hitting streak and hit 32 home runs. For his impressive offensive abilities Utley would earn a Silver Slugger Award. In 2007, Utley signed a seven year contract with the Phillies for $86 million dollars. That season he would help the Phillies win the National League East Division Title, while winning a Silver Slugger award.

• December 17, 1978: Born
• 2003: Debuts with Philadelphia Phillies
• 2006: Member of Team USA
• 2006: National League All-Star
• 2007: All-Star Starter