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Tony Phillips

Second Base, Outfielder9 seasons1982–1999

Biography

Tony Phillips was a Major League Baseball second baseman, born April 25, 1959 in Atlanta, GA. A switch-handed hitter listed at 5' 10" and 175 pounds, Tony Phillips debuted on May 10, 1982 and last played on August 15, 1999.

Over 2161 major-league games, Tony Phillips batted .266 with 2023 hits, 160 home runs, and 819 RBI in 7617 at-bats.

Every one of Tony's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
April 25, 1959
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA
Position
Second Base
Bats / Throws
Switch / Right
Height / Weight
5' 10", 175 lb
MLB Debut
May 10, 1982
Final Game
August 15, 1999
Seasons with A's
9

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 2161 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

GABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOAVGOBPSLGOPS
21617617130020233605016081913191499.266.374.389.763
YearTeamGABHHRRBIAVG
1982Oakland Athletics40811708.210
1983Oakland Athletics148412102435.248
1984Oakland Athletics154451120437.266
1985Oakland Athletics4216145417.280
1986Oakland Athletics118441113552.256
1987Oakland Athletics111379911046.240
1988Oakland Athletics7921243217.203
1989Oakland Athletics143451118447.262
1990Detroit Tigers152573144855.251
1991Detroit Tigers1465641601772.284
1992Detroit Tigers1596061671064.276
1993Detroit Tigers151566177757.313
1994Detroit Tigers1144381231961.281
1995California Angels1395251372761.261
1996Chicago White Sox1535811611263.277
1997Chicago White Sox361294029.310
1997Anaheim Angels105405107648.264
1997?141534147857.275
1998Toronto Blue Jays13481717.354
1998New York Mets5218842314.223
1998?6523659421.250
1999Oakland Athletics106406991549.244

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Tony Phillips appears across the 1982-1989, 1999 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Tony Phillips played 941 games with 748 hits and 308 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Tony Phillips.

Carney LansfordCurt YoungDwayne MurphyMike DavisChris CodiroliRick LangfordJosé CansecoMike Gallego

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Tony Phillips play?
Tony Phillips was a second baseman who switch-hit and threw right-handed.
When did Tony Phillips play for the Athletics?
Tony Phillips appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1982-1989, 1999.
Where was Tony Phillips born?
Tony Phillips was born on April 25, 1959 in Atlanta, GA.
What were Tony Phillips's MLB career stats?
Over 2161 MLB games, Tony Phillips hit .266 with 2023 hits, 160 home runs, and 819 RBI.

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