Jason Phillips, baseball player, 2001-2007

Jason Phillips

Born: 9/27/1976 in La Mesa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-19 | Final Game: 2007-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jason Lloyd Phillips

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Biography

Jason Phillips was a professional baseball player born in 1976, who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2007. He was primarily known for his role as a position player, appearing in a total of 465 games throughout his career. Phillips made a mark in the league with a batting average of .249, accumulating 344 hits, 30 home runs, and 168 runs batted in (RBIs). He played in an era characterized by offensive power and the growing prominence of catchers who could contribute both defensively and offensively. His career, spanning over six seasons, saw him play for several teams, where he showcased his versatility and adaptability on the field. While Phillips did not steal any bases during his time in the majors, his contributions were significant in the context of the teams he played for and the evolving game of baseball during the early 2000s. He retired on July 18, 2007, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who contributed to the depth of his rosters.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
465 1382 138 344 77 0 30 168 0 111 170 0.249 0.314 0.370 0.684 -2557.1

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
2001 NYN NL 6 7 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2002 NYN NL 11 19 4 7 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 0.368 — — — — 0.0
2003 NYN NL 119 403 45 120 25 0 11 58 0 39 50 0.298 .264 (+13%) .332 (+12%) .422 (+5%) .754 (+8%) 786.3
2004 NYN NL 128 362 34 79 18 0 7 34 0 35 42 0.218 .266 (-18%) .335 (-11%) .427 (-24%) .762 (-18%) -1356.3
2005 LAD NL 121 399 38 95 20 0 10 55 0 25 50 0.238 .264 (-10%) .330 (-13%) .418 (-13%) .749 (-13%) -1112.3
2006 TOR AL 25 48 4 12 6 0 0 6 0 1 5 0.250 — — — — -152.6
2007 TOR AL 55 144 11 30 7 0 1 12 0 10 21 0.208 .268 (-22%) .335 (-20%) .422 (-34%) .758 (-28%) -722.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 153 136 1114 74 8 111
C 279 234 1589 93 10 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 NYN C 5 0 15 0 0 0
2002 NYN C 7 2 27 1 0 0
2003 NYN 1B 84 82 667 44 7 72
2003 NYN C 29 26 148 6 1 0
2004 NYN 1B 38 29 259 16 0 20
2004 NYN C 87 72 486 37 1 4
2005 LAN 1B 21 18 143 12 0 16
2005 LAN C 93 88 564 34 5 6
2006 TOR 1B 6 4 23 0 1 1
2006 TOR C 9 5 41 1 0 0
2007 TOR 1B 4 3 22 2 0 2
2007 TOR C 49 41 308 14 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 279
First Base 153
Designated Hitter 9

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 TOR AL $500,000
2005 LAN NL $339,000
2004 NYN NL $318,000
2003 NYN NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $1,457,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
San Diego State University San Diego CA 1995, 1996, 1997