Adolfo Phillips

Born: 12/16/1941 in Bethania, Panamá, Panama

MLB Debut: 1964-09-02 | Final Game: 1972-05-16

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Adolfo Emilio Phillips

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Biography

Adolfo Phillips was a professional baseball player born in 1941, whose career spanned from 1964 until his retirement on May 16, 1972. Primarily serving as a position player, Phillips played in a total of 649 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his combination of power and speed, finishing his career with 463 hits, 59 home runs, and 173 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .247. His prowess on the basepaths was highlighted by his 82 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. Phillips was part of the game during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the emergence of more athletic players and a growing emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, left a mark on the game. As a player who embraced the dual-threat capability of hitting for power while also stealing bases, Adolfo Phillips remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his unique skill set and competitive spirit.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
649	1875	270	463	86	21	59	173	82	251	485	0.247	0.343	0.410	0.753	4874.4

Career AVG .247 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +9.9% above league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — +10.8% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1964	PHI	NL	13	13	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	PHI	NL	41	87	14	20	4	0	3	5	3	5	34	0.230	.245 (-6%)	.310 (-13%)	.371 (+2%)	.682 (-5%)	-83.5
1966	PHI	NL	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	CHC	NL	116	416	68	109	29	1	16	36	32	43	135	0.262	.248 (+5%)	.309 (+12%)	.376 (+20%)	.685 (+17%)	0.0
1967	CHC	NL	144	448	66	120	20	7	17	70	24	80	93	0.268	.242 (+11%)	.306 (+25%)	.357 (+28%)	.663 (+27%)	2560.8
1968	CHC	NL	143	439	49	106	20	5	13	33	9	47	90	0.241	.236 (+2%)	.298 (+7%)	.340 (+17%)	.638 (+13%)	1011.6
1969	CHC	NL	28	49	5	11	3	1	0	1	1	16	15	0.224	—	—	—	—	162.7
1969	WSN	NL	58	199	25	43	4	4	4	7	6	19	62	0.216	.248 (-13%)	.320 (-11%)	.369 (-9%)	.689 (-10%)	162.7
1970	WSN	NL	92	214	36	51	6	3	6	21	7	36	51	0.238	.253 (-6%)	.325 (+8%)	.385 (-2%)	.711 (+3%)	197.3
1972	CLE	AL	12	7	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	593	519	1241	43	26	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	PHI	OF	4	2	5	1	0	0
1965	PHI	OF	32	21	46	0	0	0
1966	PHI	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1966	CHN	OF	111	107	258	14	6	2
1967	CHN	OF	141	141	340	13	7	0
1968	CHN	OF	141	131	311	11	7	3
1969	CHN	OF	25	16	43	0	2	0
1969	MON	OF	53	48	99	3	2	0
1970	MON	OF	75	52	130	1	2	0
1972	CLE	OF	10	0	7	0	0	0