Phil Stephenson

Born: 9/19/1960 in Guthrie, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-04-05 | Final Game: 1992-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Phillip Raymond Stephenson

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Biography

Phil Stephenson was a professional baseball player born in 1960, who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1992. Known primarily as a position player, Stephenson's career spanned parts of four seasons, during which he participated in a total of 194 games. He recorded 60 hits, including 6 home runs, and drove in 29 runs. His batting average finished at .201, reflecting the challenges faced by many players during the early 1990s, a time when offensive production was often influenced by factors such as pitching dominance and the evolving dynamics of the game. Stephenson's playing style was characterized by his versatility and tenacity, traits that allowed him to carve out a niche in a highly competitive environment. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to the teams he played for during his career were significant in their own right. He also showcased his speed on the bases, accumulating 3 stolen bases throughout his tenure. While his numbers might not reflect the heights of some contemporaries, Phil Stephenson remains a part of baseball history, representing the dedication and passion that many players brought to the game during the transition to the modern era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
194	298	35	60	11	2	6	29	3	47	62	0.201	0.309	0.312	0.621	-593.0

Career AVG .201 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 21.3% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.621 vs. league average 0.703 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
1989	CHC	NL	17	21	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	2	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1989	SDP	NL	10	17	4	6	0	0	2	2	0	3	2	0.353	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	SDP	NL	103	182	26	38	9	1	4	19	2	30	43	0.209	.257 (-19%)	.324 (-2%)	.385 (-13%)	.710 (-8%)	-211.5
1991	SDP	NL	11	7	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1992	SDP	NL	53	71	5	11	2	1	0	8	0	10	11	0.155	.255 (-39%)	.322 (-20%)	.377 (-44%)	.699 (-33%)	-381.5