Jack Phillips
Born: 9/6/1921 in Clarence, NY, USA
Died: 8/30/2009 in Chelsea, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1947-08-22 | Final Game: 1957-04-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 193 lbs
Full name: Jack Dorn Phillips
Biography
Jack Phillips was born in 1921 and enjoyed a notable career as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1947 until his retirement in 1957. Phillips played in a total of 343 games, establishing himself as a reliable contributor to his teams. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 252 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .283. His offensive contributions included 9 home runs and 101 runs batted in, marking him as a player who could deliver in crucial situations. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases with 5 stolen bases, reflecting the versatile skill set that characterized many players of his era.
Phillips played during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the integration of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles. His ability to hit for average and contribute to his teamโs offensive efforts placed him among the noteworthy players of the late 1940s and early 1950s. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Phillips' consistent performance and dedication to the game left a lasting impact, making him a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7.20 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | 892 | 111 | 252 | 42 | 16 | 9 | 101 | 5 | 85 | 86 | 0.283 | 0.344 | 0.396 | 0.740 | 135.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NYY | AL | 16 | 36 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.278 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | NYY | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1949 | NYY | AL | 45 | 91 | 16 | 28 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 0.308 | 165.1 |
| 1949 | PIT | NL | 18 | 56 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0.232 | 165.1 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 69 | 208 | 25 | 61 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 1 | 20 | 17 | 0.293 | 277.5 |
| 1951 | PIT | NL | 70 | 156 | 12 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 0.237 | -403.6 |
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | DET | AL | 55 | 117 | 15 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 0.316 | 207.4 |
| 1956 | DET | AL | 67 | 224 | 31 | 66 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 0.295 | 64.0 |
| 1957 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | WS | NYA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 264 | 80 | 1891 | 128 | 29 | 199 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 11 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | NYA | 1B | 10 | 0 | 71 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 1948 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1949 | NYA | 1B | 38 | 0 | 245 | 14 | 6 | 31 |
| 1949 | PIT | 1B | 16 | 0 | 135 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
| 1949 | PIT | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | PIT | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950 | PIT | 1B | 54 | 0 | 450 | 39 | 7 | 46 |
| 1950 | PIT | 3B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1951 | PIT | 1B | 53 | 0 | 322 | 21 | 3 | 37 |
| 1951 | PIT | 3B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955 | DET | 1B | 35 | 25 | 236 | 13 | 2 | 16 |
| 1955 | DET | 3B | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | DET | 1B | 56 | 55 | 422 | 32 | 9 | 49 |
| 1956 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | DET | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 263 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson University | Potsdam | NY | 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943 |