The 2000 Philadelphia Phillies season was highlighted by several outstanding individual performances and the promising arrival of future stars. Outfielder Bobby Abreu had a stellar year, batting .316 with 25 home runs, while Scott Rolen earned his second Gold Glove Award and led the team with 26 home runs. The season also featured the exciting Major League debut of future franchise icon Jimmy Rollins and the emergence of young pitcher Randy Wolf, who led the staff with 11 wins. Although the team finished with a 65-97 record, fans at Veterans Stadium witnessed a competitive June surge and the continued development of a talented young core that would eventually lead the club back to postseason success.