Tony Phillips, baseball player, 160 home runs, 1982-1999

Tony Phillips

Born: 4/25/1959 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Died: 2/17/2016 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-05-10 | Final Game: 1999-08-15

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Keith Anthony Phillips

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Biography

Tony Phillips was a versatile and accomplished position player in Major League Baseball, known for his dynamic playing style and ability to contribute in various roles across the diamond. Born in 1959, Phillips played from 1982 until his retirement on August 15, 1999, leaving a significant mark on the game during his 17-year career. He appeared in 2,161 games, accumulating 2,023 hits and 160 home runs, while driving in 819 runs. With a career batting average of .266 and 177 stolen bases, Phillips was recognized for his speed and on-base skills, making him a valuable asset to every team he played for. Throughout his career, Phillips was celebrated for his adaptability, often filling in at multiple positions, including second base, third base, and the outfield. His keen eye at the plate and ability to get on base were hallmarks of his playing style, allowing him to excel in both small-ball situations and as a power hitter when necessary. Phillips played during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the late 1980s and 1990s, a time marked by significant changes in player dynamics and the evolving strategies of the game. His contributions not only helped his teams win but also set a standard for versatility that aspiring players continue to emulate.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2161 7617 1300 2023 360 50 160 819 177 1319 1499 0.266 0.374 0.389 0.763 11305.2

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .374 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.763 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — near 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
1982 OAK AL 40 81 11 17 2 2 0 8 2 12 26 0.210 .261 (-20%) .324 (+1%) .388 (-27%) .712 (-14%) -156.8
1983 OAK AL 148 412 54 102 12 3 4 35 16 48 70 0.248 .260 (-5%) .324 (+1%) .389 (-18%) .714 (-9%) -642.6
1984 OAK AL 154 451 62 120 24 3 4 37 10 42 86 0.266 .259 (+2%) .322 (+1%) .384 (-7%) .707 (-3%) -289.9
1985 OAK AL 42 161 23 45 12 2 4 17 3 13 34 0.280 .257 (+9%) .323 (+3%) .390 (+16%) .714 (+10%) 229.4
1986 OAK AL 118 441 76 113 14 5 5 52 15 76 82 0.256 .257 (-1%) .325 (+13%) .395 (-13%) .720 (-1%) 193.4
1987 OAK AL 111 379 48 91 20 0 10 46 7 57 76 0.240 .262 (-9%) .331 (+2%) .415 (-10%) .746 (-5%) -268.9
1988 OAK AL 79 212 32 43 8 4 2 17 0 36 50 0.203 .254 (-20%) .317 (+1%) .377 (-19%) .695 (-10%) -286.3
1989 OAK AL 143 451 48 118 15 6 4 47 3 58 66 0.262 .254 (+3%) .319 (+8%) .375 (-7%) .694 (avg) 106.0
1990 DET AL 152 573 97 144 23 5 8 55 19 99 85 0.251 .257 (-3%) .324 (+12%) .385 (-9%) .710 (+1%) 499.4
1991 DET AL 146 564 87 160 28 4 17 72 10 79 95 0.284 .255 (+11%) .323 (+15%) .384 (+14%) .708 (+14%) 1772.9
1992 DET AL 159 606 114 167 32 3 10 64 12 114 93 0.276 .255 (+8%) .322 (+20%) .377 (+3%) .699 (+11%) 1802.6
1993 DET AL 151 566 113 177 27 0 7 57 16 132 102 0.313 .265 (+18%) .332 (+33%) .403 (-1%) .735 (+14%) 2596.1
1994 DET AL 114 438 91 123 19 3 19 61 13 95 105 0.281 .269 (+4%) .338 (+21%) .424 (+10%) .763 (+15%) 1696.0
1995 LAA AL 139 525 119 137 21 1 27 61 13 113 135 0.261 .266 (-2%) .337 (+17%) .417 (+10%) .755 (+13%) 1856.2
1996 CHW AL 153 581 119 161 29 3 12 63 13 125 132 0.277 .269 (+3%) .340 (+19%) .426 (-6%) .767 (+5%) 1125.0
1997 CHW AL 36 129 23 40 6 0 2 9 4 29 29 0.310 .266 (+16%) .336 (+31%) .419 (-4%) .756 (+12%) 427.8
1997 LAA AL 105 405 73 107 28 2 6 48 9 73 89 0.264 .266 (-1%) .336 (+12%) .419 (-8%) .756 (+1%) 427.8
1998 TOR AL 13 48 9 17 5 0 1 7 0 9 6 0.354 — — — — 298.9
1998 NYN NL 52 188 25 42 11 0 3 14 1 38 44 0.223 .266 (-16%) .335 (+5%) .420 (-22%) .755 (-10%) 298.9
1999 OAK AL 106 406 76 99 24 4 15 49 11 71 94 0.244 .271 (-10%) .344 (+5%) .433 (avg) .778 (+2%) 294.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 46 4 10 3 0 1 4 4 12 0.217

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1989 ALCS OAK 5 18 1 3 1 0 0 1 2 4 0.167
1989 WS OAK 4 17 2 4 1 0 1 3 0 3 0.235
1988 ALCS OAK 2 7 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 3 0.286
1988 WS OAK 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 5 0 14 1 0 3
2B 778 663 1341 2057 67 421
3B 428 337 262 686 65 64
OF 786 687 1595 43 45 6
SS 294 216 352 704 59 158

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 OAK SS 39 27 46 95 7 17
1983 OAK 2B 63 49 103 124 7 26
1983 OAK 3B 4 0 3 2 0 0
1983 OAK SS 101 77 112 257 23 59
1984 OAK 2B 91 47 121 156 5 36
1984 OAK OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1984 OAK SS 91 79 133 235 23 54
1985 OAK 2B 24 9 18 43 1 7
1985 OAK 3B 31 31 36 60 2 6
1986 OAK 2B 88 87 160 290 11 40
1986 OAK 3B 30 24 20 33 2 3
1986 OAK OF 4 3 11 0 0 0
1986 OAK SS 1 0 0 3 0 0
1987 OAK 2B 87 83 160 260 11 40
1987 OAK 3B 11 7 3 20 2 4
1987 OAK OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
1987 OAK SS 9 8 14 19 1 3
1988 OAK 1B 3 0 3 0 0 2
1988 OAK 2B 27 20 29 47 2 12
1988 OAK 3B 32 14 15 27 4 3
1988 OAK OF 31 18 34 2 3 0
1988 OAK SS 10 1 3 4 1 1
1989 OAK 1B 1 0 9 1 0 1
1989 OAK 2B 84 77 140 252 6 46
1989 OAK 3B 49 29 19 44 7 3
1989 OAK OF 16 12 14 0 0 0
1989 OAK SS 17 6 11 25 2 5
1990 DET 2B 47 43 91 135 1 37
1990 DET 3B 104 89 69 200 20 16
1990 DET OF 8 3 8 0 1 0
1990 DET SS 11 8 12 33 1 9
1991 DET 2B 36 35 108 118 1 34
1991 DET 3B 46 33 26 84 5 7
1991 DET OF 56 43 114 3 1 0
1991 DET SS 13 10 21 32 1 10
1992 DET 2B 57 50 109 167 4 41
1992 DET 3B 20 12 11 24 1 4
1992 DET OF 69 62 181 3 6 0
1992 DET SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
1993 DET 2B 51 47 106 159 4 33
1993 DET 3B 1 1 0 1 2 0
1993 DET OF 108 95 215 5 7 1
1994 DET 2B 12 8 18 36 1 5
1994 DET OF 104 99 236 6 5 1
1995 CAL 3B 88 87 53 178 19 17
1995 CAL OF 48 47 113 1 1 0
1996 CHA 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1996 CHA 2B 2 2 4 5 0 2
1996 CHA OF 150 147 345 13 7 2
1997 CHA 3B 9 9 7 12 1 1
1997 CHA OF 28 25 67 3 2 1
1997 ANA 2B 43 42 78 101 6 21
1997 ANA 3B 1 1 0 1 0 0
1997 ANA OF 35 34 59 1 2 0
1998 TOR OF 13 13 24 0 1 0
1998 NYN OF 51 49 86 2 3 0
1999 OAK 2B 66 64 96 164 7 41
1999 OAK 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1999 OAK OF 62 37 85 4 6 1
1999 OAK SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 5
Second Base 782
Third Base 429
Shortstop 294
Left Field 565
Center Field 97
Right Field 169
Designated Hitter 101

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-05-25
1986 Player of the Week Week of 1986-05-16

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 OAK AL $700,000
1998 NYN NL $560,000
1997 CHA AL $2,200,000
1996 CHA AL $2,100,000
1995 CAL AL $4,366,667
1994 DET AL $2,366,667
1993 DET AL $3,866,666
1992 DET AL $1,566,667
1991 DET AL $1,566,666
1990 DET AL $866,667
1989 OAK AL $450,000
1988 OAK AL $200,000
1987 OAK AL $425,000
1986 OAK AL $300,950
1985 OAK AL $220,000
Total Career Earnings $21,755,950

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
New Mexico Military Institute Roswell NM 1978

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1993 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 10.0 392 0