Red Phillips

Born: 11/3/1908 in Pauls Valley, OK, USA

Died: 2/1/1988 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-07-24 | Final Game: 1936-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Clarence Lemuel Phillips

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Biography

Red Phillips, born in 1908, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1934 to 1936. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Phillips played during an era characterized by the transition from the lively ball period to a greater emphasis on player specialization. He finished his career with a record of 4-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.42, reflecting the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time in a league that was increasingly becoming offensive-oriented. Throughout his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, Phillips accumulated a total of 18 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, showcasing his potential as a reliable reliever. While his career statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, Phillips contributed to the teams he played for through his perseverance and dedication to the game. His time in the league, though short, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during the mid-1930s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	4	29	7	4	0	1	110.7	155	79	13	38	18	6.42	0

Career ERA 6.42 vs. league average 4.44 across their career seasons — 44.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1934	DET	AL	2	0	7	1	1	0	1	23.3	31	16	16	3	6.17	4.29 (-44%)	-754.1
1936	DET	AL	2	4	22	6	3	0	0	87.3	124	63	22	15	6.49	4.59 (-42%)	-2156.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	45	5	13	2	1	0	2	0	1	4	0.289	0.304	0.378	0.682	0.0

Career AVG .289 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 8.3% 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
1934	DET	AL	7	12	2	3	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	DET	AL	22	33	3	10	1	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.303	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	29	0	4	16	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1934	DET	P	7	0	1	1	0	1
1936	DET	P	22	0	3	15	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	29