"Outfielder Brett Phillips has announced his retirement after seven Major League seasons. In an Instagram reel released today, Phillips credited his career to his family, his faith, and to many people in and out of baseball that helped him achieve his success. Beyond those named in his speech, the 31-year-old Phillips also had a whiteboard full of names of many former teammates and executives who played key roles in his career."
"Phillips hit .187/.272/.347 with 31 homers over 971 plate appearances and 393 games during his MLB career, while playing for five different clubs at the big league level. Phillips' speed was his chief offensive weapon, as he stole 39 bases on 45 career attempts. That speed also helped him deliver outstanding defense at all three outfield positions - over his 2321 1/3 innings as a big league outfielder, Phillips amassed +41 Defensive Runs Saved, +31 Outs Above Average, and a +13.0 UZR/150."
Brett Phillips announced his retirement after seven Major League seasons and credited his family, faith, and numerous people in and out of baseball for his career. A whiteboard displayed many former teammates and executives who played key roles in his development. Phillips hit .187/.272/.347 with 31 homers across 971 plate appearances and 393 games while appearing for five big-league clubs. Speed defined his offensive profile with 39 steals in 45 attempts and bolstered his defense at all three outfield positions. Over 2321 1/3 innings in the outfield, he recorded +41 DRS, +31 OAA, and a +13.0 UZR/150. He was a 2012 sixth-round pick and was involved in multiple notable deadline trades that moved him among teams before his most memorable moments with Tampa Bay in 2020.
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