Phil Stephenson
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989-1992)
Phil Stephenson was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1992 for the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres, a span of 4 seasons. In 194 career games, he hit .201 with 60 hits, 6 home runs, and 29 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-04-05
- Last Game
- 1992-10-04
Full name: Phillip Raymond Stephenson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | 298 | 35 | 60 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 3 | 47 | 62 | .201 | .309 | .312 | .621 | -525 |
Career AVG .201 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.
Career OBP .309 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .312 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.
Career OPS .621 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CHN | NL | 17 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SDN | NL | 10 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | .353 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | 103 | 182 | 26 | 38 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 2 | 30 | 43 | .209 | .257 (-19%) | .324 (-2%) | .385 (-13%) | .710 (-8%) | -177.6 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | 11 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SDN | NL | 53 | 71 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 11 | .155 | .255 (-39%) | .322 (-20%) | .377 (-44%) | .699 (-33%) | -347.4 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 194 | 298 | 35 | 60 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 29 | 3 | 47 | 62 | .201 | — | — | — | — | -525 | ||
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 (194 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 103 | 150 | 22 | 33 | 4 | 16 | .220 |
| Away | 91 | 148 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 13 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-10-04 | SDP | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-10-02 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-10-02 | SDP | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-10-01 | SDP | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-30 | SDP | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-27 | SDP | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-26 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-24 | SDP | HOU | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-09-23 | SDP | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-09-21 | SDP | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 75 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | SDN | NL | $130,000 |
| 1990 | SDN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $230,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | Wichita | KS | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Phil Stephenson: the record in brief
Phil Stephenson's major league career runs from a debut on April 5, 1989 to a final game on October 4, 1992. By club, Stephenson's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1989) and the San Diego Padres (1989 through 1992). Listed as a first baseman, Stephenson batted and threw left-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. The birth record reads September 19, 1960, in Guthrie, OK, USA. The bio lists the given name Phillip Raymond.
Stephenson's career batting table shows 194 games, 298 at bats and 60 hits, a .201 average; the totals also include 6 homers and 29 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .309 and .312 give Stephenson a career OPS of .621. Set against a .256 league average for the same years, Stephenson's .201 average sits 21.3% below it. The OPS comparison is .621 to a league .703, 11.6% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 38, in 1990. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .209 in 1990, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Stephenson
- What years did Phil Stephenson play?
- Phil Stephenson played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1992.
- Was Phil Stephenson a pitcher?
- No. Phil Stephenson was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Phil Stephenson hit?
- Phil Stephenson hit 6 career home runs with 60 hits.
- What was Phil Stephenson's career batting average?
- Phil Stephenson batted .201 over his career, with 60 hits in 298 at bats.
- How many RBI did Phil Stephenson have?
- Phil Stephenson drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Phil Stephenson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Phil Stephenson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.