Jason Phillips
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2003)
Jason Phillips was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2003 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 5 seasons. Across 17 career appearances, he went 1-4 with a 6.20 ERA and 32 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-04-05
- Last Game
- 2003-05-24
Full name: Jason Charles Phillips
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11.57 | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.2 | 41 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 4.97 | 4.28 (-16%) | -1554.2 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.2 | 61 | 37 | 28 | 32 | 6.20 | — | -1,554 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | CLE | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (34 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 31.2 | 35 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 5.40 |
| Away | 7 | 22.0 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 7.36 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-24 | CLE | BOS | — | 3.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-05-22 | CLE | DET | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-05-20 | CLE | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-27 | CLE | DET | L | 5.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002-08-22 | CLE | OAK | L | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002-08-17 | CLE | LAA | — | 5.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002-08-11 | CLE | TEX | — | 4.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002-08-08 | CLE | TBR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-07-19 | CLE | KCR | — | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002-07-15 | CLE | CHW | W | 7.2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 17 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
Jason Phillips: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jason Phillips's first major league game on April 5, 1999; the last one listed came on May 24, 2003. Phillips played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1999) and the Cleveland Indians (2002 through 2003). The bio lists Phillips as a pitcher who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds. Phillips was born on March 22, 1974, in Williamsport, PA, USA. Jason Phillips was the playing name; the full given name is Jason Charles.
Phillips's career pitching line is 1 win, 4 losses and a 6.20 ERA over 17 appearances. Also on Phillips's record: 32 strikeouts. Against a 4.46 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.20 mark was 39.1% worse. In 2002, one of the busiest seasons, Phillips posted a 4.97 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.28.
The one salary on file is $200,000, for 1999. Phillips's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 34 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 17 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Phillips's fielding totals are 4 putouts, 10 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Phillips
- What years did Jason Phillips play?
- Jason Phillips played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2003.
- Was Jason Phillips a pitcher?
- Yes. Jason Phillips pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 32 strikeouts.
- What was Jason Phillips's career ERA?
- Jason Phillips finished with a 6.20 career ERA, going 1-4 with 32 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jason Phillips have?
- Jason Phillips recorded 32 career strikeouts.
- Is Jason Phillips in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Phillips has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jason Phillips play for?
- Jason Phillips played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Guardians.