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This year's selection to the Hall of Fame is shortstop Chuck Phillips. The native of Braemar, Dundee was signed by the Marsh Heroes as an amateur free agent in 1974, and advanced through the minors, making his debut with the Heroes five years later at the age of 21. Phillips soon became recognized as one of the top shortstops in baseball with the glove, winning three Gold Glove awards and remaining a plus defender at a the position all the way until the age of 40. While he wasn't much of a hitter for average, he had decent power, and really shined on the basepaths, with his 502 stolen bases and 135 triples both ranking second all-time in the TBL. In 1984, he led the Heroes into the postseason, and the following season he won the Player of the Year, hitting .285 with 115 runs scored, 56 extra-base hits, and 48 stolen bases. In 1987, Phillips helped Marsh win its first championship in 63 years. He spent twelve seasons total with the club before departing for the Crestmont Bobcats. While he only made two all-star appearances, his 74 WAR rank third all-time among shortstops.