Mike Phillips
Born: 8/19/1950 in Beaumont, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-04-15 | Final Game: 1983-06-12
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Michael Dwaine Phillips
Biography
Mike Phillips was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1973 to 1983. Born in 1950, Phillips played primarily as a position player, appearing in 712 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to contribute in various roles, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder during a competitive era of the sport.
Over the course of his career, Phillips accumulated 412 hits and recorded 11 home runs, driving in 145 runs while maintaining a batting average of .24. His speed on the bases was evident in his tally of 12 stolen bases, which added an extra dimension to his playing style. While he may not have been a superstar, Phillips' contributions to his teams reflected the depth and grit often found in players of his era, earning him a respected place in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 712 | 1719 | 166 | 412 | 46 | 24 | 11 | 145 | 12 | 124 | 234 | 0.240 | 0.291 | 0.314 | 0.605 | -4034.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SFG | NL | 63 | 104 | 18 | 25 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0.240 | -142.8 |
| 1974 | SFG | NL | 100 | 283 | 19 | 62 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 37 | 0.219 | -1264.5 |
| 1975 | NYN | NL | 116 | 383 | 31 | 98 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 25 | 47 | 0.256 | -850.9 |
| 1975 | SFG | NL | 10 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0.194 | -850.9 |
| 1976 | NYN | NL | 87 | 262 | 30 | 67 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 2 | 25 | 29 | 0.256 | -73.6 |
| 1977 | NYN | NL | 38 | 86 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.209 | -400.5 |
| 1977 | STL | NL | 48 | 87 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 0.241 | -400.5 |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 76 | 164 | 14 | 44 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 25 | 0.268 | -200.6 |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 44 | 97 | 10 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0.227 | -240.1 |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 63 | 128 | 13 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 0.234 | -490.4 |
| 1981 | WSN | NL | 34 | 55 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0.218 | -200.5 |
| 1981 | SDP | NL | 14 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.207 | -200.5 |
| 1982 | WSN | NL | 14 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | WSN | NL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NEDIV | MON | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 203 | 124 | 345 | 382 | 19 | 84 |
| 3B | 104 | 52 | 51 | 143 | 18 | 9 |
| SS | 344 | 250 | 468 | 876 | 62 | 148 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SFN | 2B | 7 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 1973 | SFN | 3B | 28 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | SFN | SS | 20 | 15 | 21 | 43 | 4 | 5 |
| 1974 | SFN | 2B | 30 | 27 | 67 | 61 | 5 | 16 |
| 1974 | SFN | 3B | 34 | 26 | 25 | 65 | 9 | 5 |
| 1974 | SFN | SS | 23 | 17 | 33 | 69 | 5 | 12 |
| 1975 | NYN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | NYN | SS | 115 | 107 | 185 | 334 | 31 | 52 |
| 1975 | SFN | 2B | 6 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 4 |
| 1975 | SFN | 3B | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | NYN | 2B | 19 | 17 | 44 | 48 | 1 | 9 |
| 1976 | NYN | 3B | 10 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | NYN | SS | 53 | 41 | 67 | 125 | 9 | 16 |
| 1977 | NYN | 2B | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | NYN | 3B | 9 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | NYN | SS | 24 | 9 | 22 | 31 | 0 | 4 |
| 1977 | SLN | 2B | 31 | 16 | 42 | 57 | 3 | 15 |
| 1977 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | SLN | SS | 5 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 6 |
| 1978 | SLN | 2B | 55 | 33 | 93 | 110 | 6 | 24 |
| 1978 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | SLN | SS | 10 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| 1979 | SLN | 2B | 16 | 7 | 21 | 30 | 1 | 5 |
| 1979 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | SLN | SS | 25 | 13 | 33 | 76 | 3 | 11 |
| 1980 | SLN | 2B | 9 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | SLN | 3B | 8 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | SLN | SS | 37 | 26 | 49 | 117 | 5 | 26 |
| 1981 | MON | 2B | 6 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | MON | SS | 26 | 12 | 31 | 43 | 2 | 8 |
| 1981 | SDN | 2B | 9 | 8 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| 1981 | SDN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | MON | 2B | 10 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | MON | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | MON | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | MON | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 204 |
| Third Base | 104 |
| Shortstop | 344 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Player of the Week | Week of 1976-06-25 |