Eddie Phillips
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1924-1935)
Eddie Phillips was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1935 for 6 teams, including the Boston Braves, a span of 12 seasons. In 312 career games, he hit .237 with 236 hits, 14 home runs, and 126 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
- 6'0" / 178 lb
- Died
- 1/26/1968 in Buffalo, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1924-05-04
- Last Game
- 1935-09-29
Full name: Edward David Phillips
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 997 | 82 | 236 | 54 | 6 | 14 | 126 | 3 | 104 | 115 | .237 | .312 | .345 | .657 | -1,831 |
Career AVG .237 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career SLG .345 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career OPS .657 vs. league average .739 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 68 | 221 | 24 | 52 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 16 | .235 | .289 (-19%) | .353 (-15%) | .415 (-21%) | .769 (-18%) | -671.5 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 106 | 353 | 30 | 82 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 1 | 41 | 49 | .232 | .276 (-16%) | .338 (-6%) | .388 (-7%) | .726 (-7%) | -360.6 |
| 1932 | NYA | AL | 9 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .290 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1934 | WS1 | AL | 56 | 169 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 26 | 24 | .195 | .278 (-30%) | .340 (-10%) | .392 (-29%) | .733 (-20%) | -511.1 |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 70 | 220 | 18 | 60 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 15 | 21 | .273 | .279 (-3%) | .342 (-7%) | .399 (-8%) | .742 (-7%) | -287.9 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 312 | 997 | 82 | 236 | 54 | 6 | 14 | 126 | 3 | 104 | 115 | .237 | — | — | — | — | -1,831 | ||
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 (312 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 153 | 486 | 36 | 108 | 7 | 57 | .222 |
| Away | 159 | 511 | 46 | 128 | 7 | 70 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-09-29 | CLE | SLA | W | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-24 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-21 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-09-18 | CLE | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1935-09-15 | CLE | MIN | W | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-14 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-12 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1935-09-11 | CLE | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1935-09-09 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1935-09-08 | CLE | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 298 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | 1922, 1923 |
Eddie Phillips: the record in brief
Eddie Phillips's major league career runs from a debut on May 4, 1924 to a final game on September 29, 1935. Club by club, the record runs the Boston Braves (1924), the Detroit Tigers (1929), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1931), the New York Yankees (1932), the Washington Senators (1934), and the Cleveland Indians (1935). At 6 feet, 0 inches and 178 pounds, Phillips is listed as a catcher. The bio says Phillips batted and threw right-handed. Phillips was born on February 17, 1901, in Worcester, MA, USA. Phillips died on January 26, 1968, in Buffalo, NY, USA. Phillips's full given name, per the bio, is Edward David Phillips.
In 312 games and 997 at bats, Phillips batted .237 with 236 hits, along with 14 home runs and 126 runs batted in. Phillips got on base at a .312 rate and slugged .345 (.657 OPS). Phillips's .237 average ran 15.7% below the .281 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 11.1% below league average (.657 against .739). Phillips collected a career-high 82 hits in 1931.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Phillips
- What years did Eddie Phillips play?
- Eddie Phillips played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1935.
- Was Eddie Phillips a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Phillips was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Eddie Phillips hit?
- Eddie Phillips hit 14 career home runs with 236 hits.
- What teams did Eddie Phillips play for?
- Eddie Phillips played for 6 teams: the Boston Braves (1924), the Detroit Tigers (1929), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1931), the New York Yankees (1932), the Washington Senators (1934), and the Cleveland Indians (1935).
- What were Eddie Phillips's career stats?
- In 312 games, Eddie Phillips had 236 hits, 14 home runs, 126 RBI, 82 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .237 batting average.
- What position did Eddie Phillips play?
- Eddie Phillips played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Eddie Phillips and how much did he weigh?
- Eddie Phillips was listed at 6 feet and 178 pounds.
- How many home runs did Eddie Phillips hit each season?
- Eddie Phillips's home runs by season: 0 in 1924, 2 in 1929, 7 in 1931, 2 in 1932, 2 in 1934, and 1 in 1935. His most in one season was 7, in 1931.
- What was Eddie Phillips's career batting average?
- Eddie Phillips batted .237 over his career, with 236 hits in 997 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eddie Phillips have?
- Eddie Phillips drove in 126 runs in his career.
- Is Eddie Phillips in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eddie Phillips has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.