Phil Lombardi
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1989)
Phil Lombardi was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989 for the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, a span of 4 seasons. In 43 career games, he hit .239 with 22 hits, 3 home runs, and 9 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- Died
- 5/20/2021 in Northridge, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1986-04-26
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: Phillip Arden Lombardi
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 92 | 10 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 17 | .239 | .314 | .380 | .694 | -75 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .380 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .694 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NYA | AL | 20 | 36 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | NYN | NL | 18 | 48 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -75.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 43 | 92 | 10 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 17 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -75 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (43 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .108 |
| Away | 25 | 55 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 8 | .327 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | NYN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-29 | NYN | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-23 | NYN | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-17 | NYN | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-09 | NYN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989-07-22 | NYN | ATL | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-20 | NYN | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-17 | NYN | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-07-15 | NYN | ATL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989-07-09 | NYN | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 22 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 8 |
Phil Lombardi: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 26, 1986 and the final game on October 1, 1989, Phil Lombardi built the record summarized on this page. By club, Lombardi's seasons break down as the New York Yankees (1986 through 1987) and the New York Mets (1989). Born on February 20, 1963, in Abilene, TX, USA, Lombardi is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 2 inches and 200 pounds. The bio records the death on May 20, 2021, in Northridge, CA, USA. Lombardi's full given name, per the bio, is Phillip Arden Lombardi.
In 43 games and 92 at bats, Lombardi batted .239 with 22 hits; the totals also include 3 home runs and 9 runs batted in. Lombardi's career OPS of .694 combines a .314 on-base mark with .380 slugging. Over the seasons Lombardi played, league hitters batted .258; the .239 career figure is 7.4% below that. 1989 produced Lombardi's most hits, 11 of them for the New York Mets. The best average in the busiest seasons was .278, in 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Lombardi
- What years did Phil Lombardi play?
- Phil Lombardi played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989.
- Was Phil Lombardi a pitcher?
- No. Phil Lombardi was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Phil Lombardi hit?
- Phil Lombardi hit 3 career home runs with 22 hits.
- What teams did Phil Lombardi play for?
- Phil Lombardi played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1986–1987) and the New York Mets (1989).
- What were Phil Lombardi's career stats?
- In 43 games, Phil Lombardi had 22 hits, 3 home runs, 9 RBI, and 10 runs, with a .239 batting average.
- What position did Phil Lombardi play?
- Phil Lombardi played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Phil Lombardi and how much did he weigh?
- Phil Lombardi was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Phil Lombardi hit each season?
- Phil Lombardi's home runs by season: 2 in 1986, 0 in 1987, and 1 in 1989. His most in one season was 2, in 1986.
- What was Phil Lombardi's career batting average?
- Phil Lombardi batted .239 over his career, with 22 hits in 92 at bats.
- How many RBI did Phil Lombardi have?
- Phil Lombardi drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Phil Lombardi in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Lombardi has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.