Kyle Phillips
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2011)
Kyle Phillips was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011 for the Toronto Blue Jays and the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. In 41 career games, he hit .191 with 18 hits, 2 home runs, and 12 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 225 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-09-14
- Last Game
- 2011-07-24
Full name: Kyle Ray Phillips
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 94 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 23 | .191 | .262 | .319 | .581 | -280 |
Career AVG .191 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.
Career OBP .262 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.
Career SLG .319 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career OPS .581 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 20.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 5 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SDN | NL | 36 | 76 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 19 | .171 | .255 (-33%) | .320 (-19%) | .399 (-27%) | .719 (-24%) | -279.7 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 41 | 94 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 23 | .191 | — | — | — | — | -280 | ||
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 (41 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 43 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .140 |
| Away | 21 | 51 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 10 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-24 | SDP | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-07-23 | SDP | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-07-21 | SDP | MIA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011-07-17 | SDP | SFG | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-07-15 | SDP | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-14 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-10 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-09 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-07-08 | SDP | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-07-06 | SDP | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 29 |
Kyle Phillips: the record in brief
The profile opens with Kyle Phillips's first major league game on September 14, 2009; the last one listed came on July 24, 2011. The team column moves through the Toronto Blue Jays (2009) and the San Diego Padres (2011). At 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, Phillips is listed as a catcher. The bio says Phillips threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Phillips was born on April 3, 1984, in San Diego, CA, USA. Phillips's full given name, per the bio, is Kyle Ray Phillips.
In 41 games and 94 at bats, Phillips batted .191 with 18 hits, plus 2 home runs and 12 runs batted in. Phillips's career OPS of .581 combines a .262 on-base mark with .319 slugging. Phillips's .191 average ran 26.0% below the .259 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 20.9% below league average (.581 against .735). The highest hit total in a season was 13, in 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .171 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kyle Phillips
- What years did Kyle Phillips play?
- Kyle Phillips played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2011.
- Was Kyle Phillips a pitcher?
- No. Kyle Phillips was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Kyle Phillips hit?
- Kyle Phillips hit 2 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What teams did Kyle Phillips play for?
- Kyle Phillips played for 2 teams: the Toronto Blue Jays (2009) and the San Diego Padres (2011).
- What were Kyle Phillips's career stats?
- In 41 games, Kyle Phillips had 18 hits, 2 home runs, 12 RBI, and 10 runs, with a .191 batting average.
- What position did Kyle Phillips play?
- Kyle Phillips played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kyle Phillips and how much did he weigh?
- Kyle Phillips was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 225 pounds.
- How many home runs did Kyle Phillips hit each season?
- Kyle Phillips's home runs by season: 0 in 2009 and 2 in 2011. His most in one season was 2, in 2011.
- What was Kyle Phillips's career batting average?
- Kyle Phillips batted .191 over his career, with 18 hits in 94 at bats.
- How many RBI did Kyle Phillips have?
- Kyle Phillips drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Kyle Phillips in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kyle Phillips has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.