Brandon Phillips, baseball player, 211 home runs, 2002-2018

Brandon Phillips

Born: 6/28/1981 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-13 | Final Game: 2018-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 211 lbs

Full name: Brandon Emil Phillips

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Biography

Brandon Phillips was a prominent Major League Baseball player known for his dynamic play and exceptional defensive skills at second base. Born in 1981, Phillips made his MLB debut in 2002 and had a career that spanned until 2018. Over the course of 1,902 games, he amassed 2,029 hits, 211 home runs, and 951 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .275. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a key player during his tenure, particularly with the Cincinnati Reds, where he became a fan favorite. Phillips was selected as an All-Star three times, showcasing his talent during a competitive era in baseball that included the rise of powerful hitters and advanced analytics. He was known for his electrifying base running, finishing his career with 209 stolen bases, and his strong defensive prowess earned him multiple Gold Glove nominations. Throughout his career, Phillips' charismatic personality and skill set left a lasting impact on the game, solidifying his legacy as one of the top second basemen of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1902 7378 1005 2029 368 35 211 951 209 420 1092 0.275 0.320 0.420 0.740 262.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2002 CLE AL 11 31 5 8 3 1 0 4 0 3 6 0.258 0.0
2003 CLE AL 112 370 36 77 18 1 6 33 4 14 77 0.208 -2034.5
2004 CLE AL 6 22 1 4 2 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.182 0.0
2005 CLE AL 6 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.0
2006 CIN NL 149 536 65 148 28 1 17 75 25 35 88 0.276 -319.1
2007 CIN NL 158 650 107 187 26 6 30 94 32 33 109 0.288 905.7
2008 CIN NL 141 559 80 146 24 7 21 78 23 39 93 0.261 -102.5
2009 CIN NL 153 584 78 161 30 5 20 98 25 44 75 0.276 270.0
2010 CIN NL 155 626 100 172 33 5 18 59 16 46 83 0.275 561.6
2011 CIN NL 150 610 94 183 38 2 18 82 14 44 85 0.300 1530.2
2012 CIN NL 147 580 86 163 30 1 18 77 15 28 79 0.281 352.8
2013 CIN NL 151 606 80 158 24 2 18 103 5 39 98 0.261 -226.8
2014 CIN NL 121 462 44 123 25 0 8 51 2 23 74 0.266 -331.3
2015 CIN NL 148 588 69 173 19 2 12 70 23 27 68 0.294 35.6
2016 CIN NL 141 550 74 160 34 1 11 64 14 18 68 0.291 -146.9
2017 ATL NL 120 470 68 137 27 1 11 52 10 19 57 0.291 18.6
2017 LAA AL 24 102 13 26 7 0 2 8 1 2 16 0.255 18.6
2018 BOS AL 9 23 4 3 0 0 1 2 0 4 7 0.130 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 40 3 13 4 0 2 8 0 5 0.325

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2013 NLWC CIN 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2012 NLDS2 CIN 5 24 1 9 3 0 1 7 0 4 0.375
2010 NLDS1 CIN 3 12 2 4 1 0 1 1 0 1 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1831 1808 3548 4925 107 1115
3B 29 27 7 40 1 3
SS 6 2 2 6 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 CLE 2B 11 8 16 28 2 4
2003 CLE 2B 109 104 236 325 11 76
2004 CLE 2B 6 6 17 19 1 4
2005 CLE 2B 2 2 5 4 0 2
2005 CLE SS 1 0 1 2 1 1
2006 CIN 2B 142 136 331 334 16 83
2006 CIN SS 3 2 1 3 1 0
2007 CIN 2B 156 154 341 433 8 113
2007 CIN SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
2008 CIN 2B 140 140 298 401 7 85
2009 CIN 2B 151 150 307 409 9 100
2010 CIN 2B 152 151 281 419 3 95
2011 CIN 2B 148 148 306 409 6 94
2012 CIN 2B 146 144 241 391 5 73
2013 CIN 2B 151 151 278 428 9 84
2014 CIN 2B 121 121 216 307 2 68
2015 CIN 2B 141 141 261 394 6 79
2015 CIN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
2016 CIN 2B 138 138 249 345 14 89
2017 ATL 2B 88 87 135 223 6 55
2017 ATL 3B 25 25 5 40 0 3
2017 LAA 2B 24 24 28 54 1 11
2018 BOS 2B 5 3 2 2 1 0
2018 BOS 3B 4 2 2 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1831
Third Base 29
Shortstop 6
Designated Hitter 7

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2013 Gold Glove 2B
2011 Gold Glove 2B
2011 Silver Slugger 2B
2010 Gold Glove 2B
2008 Gold Glove 2B
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-04-22

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CIN NL $13,083,333
2015 CIN NL $12,000,000
2014 CIN NL $11,000,000
2013 CIN NL $10,083,333
2012 CIN NL $12,500,000
2011 CIN NL $11,437,500
2010 CIN NL $6,937,500
2009 CIN NL $5,187,500
2008 CIN NL $2,937,500
2007 CIN NL $407,500
2003 CLE AL $300,900
Total Career Earnings $85,875,066

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 18.0 448 0
2007 Most Valuable Player NL 22th 3.0 448 0