Eddie Phillips
Born: 2/17/1901 in Worcester, MA, USA
Died: 1/26/1968 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-05-04 | Final Game: 1935-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Edward David Phillips
Biography
Eddie Phillips was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played primarily as a position player from 1924 until his retirement in 1935. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 312 games, where he recorded 236 hits and achieved a batting average of .237. His offensive contributions included 14 home runs and 126 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 3 stolen bases, showcasing a balanced approach to hitting and base running.
Phillips played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the tail end of the deadball era and the early stages of the lively ball era, which influenced offensive strategies and player performance. Although his overall statistics might not reflect the power and consistency seen in other players of his time, Phillips was known for his versatility and ability to contribute to his teams. His career spanned various clubs, giving him a unique perspective on the game during a time of significant change in Major League Baseball.
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 | 0.237 | 0.312 | 0.345 | 0.657 | -2123.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BSN | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | DET | AL | 68 | 221 | 24 | 52 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 16 | 0.235 | -761.0 |
| 1931 | PIT | NL | 106 | 353 | 30 | 82 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 1 | 41 | 49 | 0.232 | -470.2 |
| 1932 | NYY | AL | 9 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.290 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | WSN | AL | 56 | 169 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 26 | 24 | 0.195 | -589.0 |
| 1935 | CLE | AL | 70 | 220 | 18 | 60 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 0 | 15 | 21 | 0.273 | -303.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 298 | 0 | 989 | 129 | 23 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | BSN | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | DET | C | 63 | 0 | 255 | 34 | 10 | 4 |
| 1931 | PIT | C | 103 | 0 | 293 | 49 | 5 | 12 |
| 1932 | NYA | C | 9 | 0 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934 | WS1 | C | 53 | 0 | 162 | 21 | 3 | 4 |
| 1935 | CLE | C | 69 | 0 | 233 | 18 | 5 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 298 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | 1922, 1923 |