Andy Phillips
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2004-2008)
Andy Phillips was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2008 for the New York Yankees, the Cincinnati Reds, and the New York Mets, a span of 5 seasons. In 259 career games, he hit .250 with 139 hits, 14 home runs, and 70 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2004-09-14
- Last Game
- 2008-09-22
Full name: George Andrew Phillips
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 557 | 77 | 139 | 25 | 4 | 14 | 70 | 3 | 34 | 110 | .250 | .294 | .384 | .679 | -663 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons β 6.3% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons β 11.9% below league average.
Career SLG .384 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons β 9.3% below league average.
Career OPS .679 vs. league average .758 across their career seasons β 10.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NYA | AL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2005 | NYA | AL | 27 | 40 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | .150 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2006 | NYA | AL | 110 | 246 | 30 | 59 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 3 | 15 | 56 | .240 | .269 (-11%) | .336 (-16%) | .431 (-9%) | .768 (-12%) | -562.0 |
| 2007 | NYA | AL | 61 | 185 | 27 | 54 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 26 | .292 | .268 (+9%) | .335 (+1%) | .422 (-12%) | .758 (-6%) | -180.2 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 15 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .143 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 37 | 52 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .269 | .263 (+2%) | .333 (avg) | .416 (+16%) | .749 (+9%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 259 | 557 | 77 | 139 | 25 | 4 | 14 | 70 | 3 | 34 | 110 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -742 | ||
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 (259 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 140 | 311 | 47 | 82 | 10 | 42 | .264 |
| Away | 119 | 246 | 30 | 57 | 4 | 28 | .232 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-22 | CIN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-21 | CIN | MIL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-20 | CIN | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-09-19 | CIN | MIL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-18 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-17 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-09-10 | CIN | MIL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-09 | CIN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-07 | CIN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-09-06 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 175 | 107 | 1026 | 57 | 9 | 110 |
| 2B | 8 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 3B | 32 | 8 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| OF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NYA | 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | NYA | 1B | 19 | 5 | 75 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 2005 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | NYA | 1B | 94 | 49 | 536 | 27 | 7 | 56 |
| 2006 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | NYA | 3B | 10 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | NYA | 1B | 57 | 49 | 380 | 28 | 0 | 44 |
| 2007 | NYA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYA | 3B | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | CIN | 3B | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYN | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CIN | 1B | 4 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | CIN | 2B | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | CIN | 3B | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 175 |
| Second Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 32 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
Andy Phillips's recorded salaries total $650,350 over 2 seasons, 2005 to 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Phillips's career ran from 2004 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2007, and 2008.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYA | AL | $333,150 |
| 2005 | NYA | AL | $317,200 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $650,350 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Andy Phillips: the record in brief
The profile opens with Andy Phillips's first major league game on September 14, 2004; the last one listed came on September 22, 2008. Phillips played for the New York Yankees (2004 to 2007), the Cincinnati Reds (2008), and the New York Mets (2008). The bio lists Phillips as a first baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 205 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads April 6, 1977, in Tuscaloosa, AL, USA. Andy Phillips was the playing name; the full given name is George Andrew.
Across 259 games at the plate, Phillips's career line reads 139 hits in 557 at bats for a .250 average; the totals also include 14 homers and 70 RBI. Reaching base at a .294 clip and slugging .384, Phillips finished with a .679 OPS. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Phillips's .250 average sits 6.3% below it. The OPS comparison is .679 to a league .758, 10.4% below average. 2006 produced Phillips's most hits, 59 of them for the New York Yankees.
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Phillips
- What years did Andy Phillips play?
- Andy Phillips played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2008.
- Was Andy Phillips a pitcher?
- No. Andy Phillips was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Andy Phillips hit?
- Andy Phillips hit 14 career home runs with 139 hits.
- What teams did Andy Phillips play for?
- Andy Phillips played for 3 teams: the New York Yankees (2004β2007), the Cincinnati Reds (2008), and the New York Mets (2008).
- What were Andy Phillips's career stats?
- In 259 games, Andy Phillips had 139 hits, 14 home runs, 70 RBI, 77 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- How much did Andy Phillips earn in his career?
- Andy Phillips's recorded salaries total $650,350 over 2 seasons, 2005 to 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Phillips's career ran from 2004 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2004, 2007, and 2008.
- What was Andy Phillips's salary?
- Andy Phillips's last recorded salary was $333,150, in 2006. His highest recorded salary was $333,150, in 2006, and his lowest was $317,200, in 2005. The Salary History table lists each season from 2005 to 2006.
- What position did Andy Phillips play?
- Andy Phillips played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Andy Phillips and how much did he weigh?
- Andy Phillips was listed at 6 feet and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Andy Phillips hit each season?
- Andy Phillips's home runs by season: 1 in 2004, 1 in 2005, 7 in 2006, 2 in 2007, and 3 in 2008. His most in one season was 7, in 2006.
- What was Andy Phillips's career batting average?
- Andy Phillips batted .250 over his career, with 139 hits in 557 at bats.
- How many RBI did Andy Phillips have?
- Andy Phillips drove in 70 runs in his career.
- Is Andy Phillips in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Andy Phillips has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.