The 2002 Philadelphia Phillies season was highlighted by several outstanding individual achievements and a strong mid-season surge where the team won 25 of 37 games between July and September. Pat Burrell emerged as a premier power hitter with 37 home runs and 116 RBIs, while Bobby Abreu led the league in doubles and Mike Lieberthal earned NL Comeback Player of the Year honors. Though the team finished with an 80-81 record, fans at Veterans Stadium enjoyed many bright spots, including All-Star selections for Vicente Padilla and Jimmy Rollins and a new franchise record of 45 saves by Jose Mesa.