- Jose Cardenal backed up at first base and occasionally played in the outfield in 1978. The Phillies were the seventh of nine teams Cardenal played for during his 18 year major league career.
- Cardenal was acquired by the Phillies after the 1977 season in a trade for pitcher Manny Seoane.
- 1978 Stats:
- Regular Season: .249, 4 HR, 33 RBI in 87 games
- NL Championship Series: .167 (1 for 6) in 2 games
- 1978 Highlights:
- July 4 - Appeared as a pinch hitter and hit a 2-run home run in the top of the 9th inning to lead the Phillies to a 3-2 comeback win over the New York Mets.
- July 16 - Homered to help the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2.
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