Dick Phillips

Born: 11/24/1931 in Racine, WI, USA

Died: 3/29/1998 in Burnaby, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 1962-04-15 | Final Game: 1966-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Richard Eugene Phillips

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Biography

Dick Phillips, born in 1931, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from April 15, 1962, to September 25, 1966. Primarily known as a position player, Phillips played a total of 263 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the game during a period marked by a transition in baseball's popularity and style. He recorded 136 hits over his career, contributing to his .229 batting average, while also hitting 12 home runs and driving in 60 runs, demonstrating his ability to produce in crucial situations. Phillips was part of a generation of players who navigated the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 1960s, an era characterized by the rise of powerful hitters and a greater emphasis on performance metrics. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions on the field were significant to the teams he played for. His career included a modest number of stolen bases, totaling 2, reflecting a playing style that was more focused on contact hitting and situational play rather than speed on the bases. Dick Phillips remains a part of baseball history, representing the hardworking players of his time who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
263	595	54	136	14	1	12	60	2	59	63	0.229	0.298	0.316	0.614	-757.8

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OBP .298 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 16.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 11.6% below 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
1962	SFG	NL	5	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	WS2	AL	124	321	33	76	8	0	10	32	1	29	35	0.237	.246 (-4%)	.308 (-3%)	.371 (-4%)	.680 (-4%)	-224.9
1964	WS2	AL	109	234	17	54	6	1	2	23	1	27	22	0.231	.250 (-8%)	.312 (-2%)	.377 (-23%)	.690 (-13%)	-532.9
1966	WS2	AL	25	37	3	6	0	0	0	4	0	2	5	0.162	—	—	—	—	0.0