Kyle Phillips
Encyclopedia
Kyle Ray Phillips is an American
professional baseball
catcher
who is a free agent. Phillips was drafted by the Minnesota Twins
in the 2002 MLB Draft in the 10th round and is the younger brother of former major leaguer Jason Phillips.
in April 2006 and released on March 24, 2007. On March 30, 2007 Phillips signed with the Blue Jays as a Minor League free agent.
s and 145 RBIs.
farm team, he hit three home runs, drove in 35 runs and hit .236.
and the 2008 season with New Hampshire Fisher Cats
. With Dunedin, Phillips hit .306 with 10 home runs and 62 RBIs. With New Hampshire he hit .306 with 8 home runs and 34 RBIs.
He started the 2009 season in New Hampshire hitting .175 with one home run and one RBI. Phillips was then promoted to Las Vegas
, hitting .300 with 8 home runs and 29 RBIs.
He made his major league debut on September 14, 2009 getting a hit in 4 at-bats.
for a player to be named later
. He hit his first major league home run in a day game against the Atlanta Braves on May 30, 2011. He was designated for assignment
by the Padres on August 31, 2011. He elected free agency on October 11.
United States
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professional baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
who is a free agent. Phillips was drafted by the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
in the 2002 MLB Draft in the 10th round and is the younger brother of former major leaguer Jason Phillips.
Minor leagues
After spending four seasons in the Twins' organization, he was signed by the Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
in April 2006 and released on March 24, 2007. On March 30, 2007 Phillips signed with the Blue Jays as a Minor League free agent.
Minnesota Twins
In four seasons with the Twins organization, Phillips hit .239 with 24 home runHome run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s and 145 RBIs.
Milwaukee Brewers
In one season with the Brewers' Brevard County ManateesBrevard County Manatees
The Brevard County Manatees are a minor league baseball team of the Florida State League, and are the A-Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers...
farm team, he hit three home runs, drove in 35 runs and hit .236.
Toronto Blue Jays
Phillips spent the 2007 season with the Dunedin Blue JaysDunedin Blue Jays
The Dunedin Blue Jays are a minor league baseball team based in Dunedin, Florida. They play in the Florida State League, and are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball club...
and the 2008 season with New Hampshire Fisher Cats
New Hampshire Fisher Cats
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are a minor league baseball team based in Manchester, New Hampshire. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays major-league club....
. With Dunedin, Phillips hit .306 with 10 home runs and 62 RBIs. With New Hampshire he hit .306 with 8 home runs and 34 RBIs.
He started the 2009 season in New Hampshire hitting .175 with one home run and one RBI. Phillips was then promoted to Las Vegas
Las Vegas 51s
The Las Vegas 51s, formerly known as the Las Vegas Stars, are a minor league baseball team. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League...
, hitting .300 with 8 home runs and 29 RBIs.
He made his major league debut on September 14, 2009 getting a hit in 4 at-bats.
San Diego Padres
On June 25, 2010, Phillips was traded to the San Diego PadresSan Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
for a player to be named later
Player to be named later
The concept of the "player to be named later" is most often associated with Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball trades.-Description:...
. He hit his first major league home run in a day game against the Atlanta Braves on May 30, 2011. He was designated for assignment
Designated for assignment
Designated for assignment is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball. When a player is designated for assignment, he is immediately removed from the club's 40-man roster. This gives the club 10 days to decide what to do with the player while freeing up a roster spot for another...
by the Padres on August 31, 2011. He elected free agency on October 11.