Brandon Phillips
Contract: Signed through 2011, with a team option for 2012
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Born: Jun 28, 1981
- Debut: September 13, 2002
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .276 | 20 | 98 | 78 | 25 |
Newsbreakers
November 10, 2009
According to AOL Fanhouse, the Reds are in financial trouble and may have to unload some significant salary this offseason, meaning Brandon Phillips' future with the team could be in jeopardy.
Our View:
The Reds were right around $71 million last season, but apparently need to get it down to about $65 million in 2010. They have a lot of young up and coming talent, and certainly won't be parting with any of that, so guys like Phillips, Bronson arroyo and Aaron Harang could be on the trading block this hot stove season.
October 4, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored, and three RBI in the Reds' 6-0 win over the Pirates on Sunday.
Our View:
Phillips ended up coming just short of 100 RBI for the season, as he will finish at 98. He ended up having a very nice season, with 20 homers and 25 stolen bases.
September 14, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 1-for-4 with a solo homer off Jeff Fulchino in tonight's 3-1 win over Houston at the Great American Ballpark.
Our View:
Phillips collected his 20th homer and team-leading 88th RBI of 2009. He has a hit in five straight games, and snapped a 10-game skid without a homer.
September 10, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 3-for-4 and drove in the only run in the Reds' 5-1 loss to the Rockies on Thursday.
Our View:
Phillips now has five multi-hit games this month. While his average is up to .275, the kicker is only four of his 13 September hits have gone for extra bases.
August 31, 2009
Brandon Phillips carried the Reds offensively in tonight's 6-3 win over Pittsburgh, as he went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. He hit two singles and a solo homer off Paul Maholm, and also swiped a base.
Our View:
Phillips snapped an 18-game drought without a homer, and hopefully fantasy owners won't have to wait long for his next shot as the season heads into September.
August 29, 2009
Brandon Phillips had his first three-hit day since July 31 on Saturday, but the Reds still got blown out 11-4 by the Dodges at home.
Our View:
Phillips is batting just .245 in August, but does have ten hits in his past six games, so it looks like he's getting back on track at the plate.
August 23, 2009
Brandon Phillips led the Reds offensively in Sunday's 4-1 win at Pittsburgh, as he went 2-for-5 with two RBI. He hit a pair of singles, and also swiped a base.
Our View:
Phillips snapped a six-game skid without an RBI, but continues to lead the Reds with 77.
August 20, 2009
MLB.com reports that Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips left Thursday's game in the third inning with a sore left wrist.
Our View:
Phillips was hit by a pitch last Saturday and is likely feeling lingering effects from that. He was lifted for pinch hitter Drew Sutton, who then stayed in the game and played second base. Consider Phillips day-to-day.
August 18, 2009
According to MLBlogs.com, Brandon Phillips (hand) is back in the lineup for the Reds on Tuesday.
Our View:
Phillips missed Sunday's game after being hit on the hand Saturday. He's reportedly feeling much better and is good to go for Tuesday's contest. Adjust your lineups accordingly.
August 16, 2009
Brandon Phillips has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with a sore left hand, according to beat writer Mark Sheldon's Twitter page. Phillips was hit on the hand Saturday, and it was too sore for him to play today.
Our View:
This doesn't sound serious, but he won't play today and owners will want to check back tomorrow for his status. We will keep you updated, but he should be able to go within the next few days.
August 12, 2009
Brandon Phillips got the Reds only two RBI against Chris Carpenter on Wednesday night, as Cincinnati lost 5-2 in St. Louis.
Our View:
With 74 RBI through 112 games played for the Reds this season, Phillips has an outside shot at his first 100-RBI campaign.
August 10, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 0-for-3 and recorded the Reds' lone RBI on a sacrifice fly in tonight's 4-1 loss at St. Louis.
Our View:
Phillips notched an RBI in three of his last four games, and leads the Reds with 72.
August 9, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 1-for-5 with a solo homer off Matt Cain in Sunday's 5-2 win at San Francisco.
Our View:
Phillips collected his 17th homer of the season, and trails only Jay Bruce (18) for the team-lead. He also continues to pace the Reds with 71 RBI and 57 runs scored.
August 3, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 1-for-4 with a single in tonight's 4-2 loss to the Cubs at the Great American Ballpark.
Our View:
Phillips has a five-game hitting streak, and continues to pace the Reds with a .269 batting average and 69 RBI.
July 31, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in tonight's 5-3 loss to Colorado at the Great American Ballpark. He hit two singles and a solo homer off Aaron Cook.
Our View:
Phillips hit a homer in two of his last five games, and has five total hits over his last two. He closed out July on a high note.
July 21, 2009
Brandon Phillips was not in the lineup on Tuesday, one day after being admonished by manager Dusty Baker for not hustling, according to the Dayton Daily News.
Our View:
It is almost certainly a one day punishment, so you can expect a fresh, hopefully wiser, Phillips to be back in the lineup tomorrow.
July 21, 2009
Reds manager Dusty Baker "went off" on second baseman Brandon Phillips Monday night for not hustling in the team's game against the Dodgers, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View:
Phillips got thrown out in the first inning after lolly-gagging to second on a hit. Phillips has a history of show-boating and not hustling, so Monday's incident comes as little surprise. He remains one of the National League's top second basemen, though, batting .271 with 14 home runs and 63 RBI in 2009.
July 9, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer off Jamie Moyer in tonight's 9-6 loss at Philadelphia.
Our View:
Phillips already has three homers this month after only hitting two over 99 at-bats in June. He continues to lead the Reds with 58 RBI as well.
July 7, 2009
Brandon Phillips led the way for the Reds on Tuesday, homering twice and driving in three as Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 4-3.
Our View:
Phillips is now second in RBIs amongst NL second baseman to only Chase Utley.
June 30, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 0-for-3 with an RBI in tonight's 6-2 loss to Arizona at the Great American Ballpark. He notched his RBI on a sacrifice fly.
Our View:
The Reds only mustered six hits in the game. Phillips ends June with 16 RBI, and leads the Reds with 52.
June 28, 2009
Brandon Phillips was 3-for-5 with three RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in the Reds' 8-1 thrashing of the Indians on Sunday.
Our View:
Phillips broke a 2-for-22 stretch with his potent performance on Sunday. He now has 51 RBI on the season and is a fine overall fantasy contributor.
June 21, 2009
Brandon Phillips drove in the Reds' only run of the game with a sacrifice fly on Sunday. He was 0-for-3 in the 4-1 loss to the White Sox.
Our View:
Phillips has been hot and cold this season. He hit just .188 in April, but managed to bat .352 in May. June has been right in between and he's leveled off with a .279 average overall. Don't fiddle with him in your lineup. He's a strong enough player that if you leave him alone all season his numbers should be there in the end.
June 19, 2009
Brandon Phillips carried the Reds offensively in Friday's 4-3 win over the White Sox at the Great American Ballpark, as he went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and three RBI.
Our View:
Phillips ended a 13-game drought without a homer, and now has 11 for the season. He still leads the Reds with 46 RBI.
June 16, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Atlanta at the Great American Ballpark.
Our View:
Phillips extended his hitting streak to eight games. He continues to lead Cincinnati with a .282 batting average.
June 9, 2009
Brandon Phillips led the Reds offensively in Tuesday's 3-2 win at Washington, as he went 1-for-4 with a two-run double.
Our View:
He has nine RBI in June, and leads the team with 43.
June 5, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 1-for-4 with a triple and recorded the Reds' lone RBI in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Cubs at the Great American Ballpark.
Our View:
The Reds only had four hits in the game. Phillips has five RBI and a .316 batting average over five games in June so far. He remains hot after hitting .352 in May.
June 3, 2009
Brandon Phillips did a bit of everything in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Cardinals. He went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, two stolen bases, three runs scored, and three RBI.
Our View:
The hairline fracture in his right thumb does not appear to be effecting his production at all - at least not in a negative way. In his last five games, he has eight hits, three home runs, six RBI, and seven runs scored.
June 1, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Monday's 5-3 win at St. Louis.
Our View:
Phillips notched an RBI in three straight games, and leads the Reds with 37.
May 31, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 2-for-4 against Milwaukee on Sunday while going yard for the second-straight day.
Our View:
Phillips appears fully healed from the broken thumb that kept him out most of the week and ready to reclaim his status as one of the top-five or six second basemen in all of baseball.
May 30, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Saturday's 9-5 loss at Milwaukee.
Our View:
Phillips is hitting .345 with six homers and 28 RBI in May, after struggling in April with a dismal .188 batting average and only two home runs.
May 27, 2009
Brandon Phillips is scheduled to participate in full batting practice on Wednesday, according to the MLBlogs.com.
Our View:
Phillips' thumb appears to be healing up nicely and he should be ready to return to action on Friday.
May 26, 2009
Updating a previous report, Brandon Phillips hit off a tee Tuesday and his broken thumb is progressing, according to MLBlogs.com.
Our View:
Phillips has been slated to return to the lineup on Friday, so at least now fantasy owners have a timetable. Get ready to put him back in as he was starting to heat up before the injury.
May 26, 2009
Brandon Phillips is uncertain when he will return to the diamond while recovering from a hairline fracture at the tip of his right thumb, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View:
He missed his second straight start Monday. He will be back as soon as his swelling goes down, and is confident he will avoid a trip to the DL.
May 25, 2009
The AP reports that Brandon Phillips could return to the lineup as early as Wednesday. He is suffering from a hairline fracture at the tip of his right thumb.
Our View:
Phillips has been hot throughout the month of March and hopefully the injury will not limit him later in the week. However, it does not figure to be completely healed by Wednesday.
May 25, 2009
Brandon Phillips was able to hit off a tee Monday while recovering from a hairline fracture in the tip of his right thumb, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Phillips' ailing finger is sore and swollen, but manager Dusty Baker noted that the second baseman may be able to return to the diamond in a couple of days. Jerry Hairston replaced him at second today against Houston.
May 24, 2009
The Cincinatti Enquirer is reporting that Brandon Phillips has a hairline fracture in the tip of his right thumb. He is not in Sunday's lineup.
Our View:
Phillips is not playing today, but he feels like he will not need a trip to the DL. He will play through the injury, but it is unclear what kind of affect this will have on his play. He should miss a few days, so keep him out for now.
May 21, 2009
Brandon Phillips went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Thursday's 12-5 loss to Philadelphia at the Great American Ballpark.
Our View:
Phillips notched his seventh homer of the season, with four coming at home. He is hitting .356 so far in May after hitting a dismal .188 in April.
May 20, 2009
Brandon Phillips was 2-for-3 with a triple and three RBI in the Reds' 5-1 win over the Phillies on Wednesday. Phillips is now hitting .277 on the year.
Our View:
Phillips has really rebounded after his slow start to the season. He is still a big time threat in all power and speed categories, and if he really starts to get hot he could be a huge fantasy player for the rest of the season.
May 14, 2009
Brandon Phillips is heating up. The slugging second baseman went 2-for-4 with four RBI in the Reds' solid 10-3 win over Arizona on Wednesday.
Our View:
Phillips now has 26 RBI on the season and has his average up to .274. Not bad considering he was hitting .192 on May 2nd. Ride him while he's hot.
May 12, 2009
Brandon Phillips was 2-for-4 with a home run in the Reds' 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Our View:
The homer was Phillips' sixth. While his power numbers are decent for a second baseman, he hasn't lived up to expectations this season. He's only hitting .265 and hasn't looked like a fantasy stud since 2007. Here's hoping he wasn't a one-year wonder.
May 7, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Brandon Phillips sat out Thursday's game against the Brewers with the flu. He was replaced by Jerry Hairston Jr.
Our View:
Phillips has been getting hot as of late, so this comes at a bad time. The flu has been going around the Reds' clubhouse, so don't be surprised if there are more cases in the next few days.
May 6, 2009
Brandon Phillips was 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 15-3 loss to the Brewers. It was his second straight game with a home run.
Our View:
Phillips has a hit in nine of his last ten games and five hits in his last two. He has 13 of his 18 RBI in that stretch and he has certainly broken out of his early season slump.
May 5, 2009
Brandon Phillips may be starting to heat up. He was 3-for-5 on Tuesday with a home run and six RBI in the Reds 7-0 rout of the Marlins.
Our View:
This is a great day for Phillips owners, as he has been disappointing most of the season. He now has four homers and 17 RBI, so the power numbers are starting to shape up. But he's only hitting .226 on the season.
May 1, 2009
Brandon Phillips hit his third home run of the season on Friday as the Reds beat the Pirates 4-0. Phillips was 1-for-4 wth the homer and two RBI.
Our View:
Phillips has been nothing short of terrible so far this season, but his home run tonight gives owners hope. Buy low on him right now if you can, because when he is on he is an elite second baseman.
April 12, 2009
Brandon Phillips hit his first home run of the season and accounted for both RBI as the Reds beat the Pirates 2-0 on Sunday.
Our View:
Phillips is now hitting .357 behind Joey Votto making for a nice 3-4 punch in the heart of the Reds order. He drew his fifth walk in today's game and kept his strike outs down to just two for the season.
March 21, 2009
According to MLB.com, Brandon Phillips was scratched from the lineup on Saturday due to flu-like symptoms. He is considered day-to-day.
Our View:
This doesn't sound serious. Phillips shouldn't miss much time, and should go on to have another productive season as one of the top fantasy second basemen.
March 21, 2009
Brandon Phillips was scratched from today's game with flu-like symptoms, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Jeff Keppinger replaced him at second. Phillips should be fine with a bit of rest.
March 5, 2009
Brandon Phillips is healthy and hitting. His 1-for-3 performance on Thursday actually dropped his spring average to .462. He roped his third double in the game.
Our View:
Phillips seems completely recovered from his broken finger and should be a top fantasy option at second base once again.
February 25, 2009
Brandon Phillips is fully recovered from his broken index finger, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Now healthy again, Phillips could potentially re-join the 30/30 club in 2009.
February 19, 2009
Brandon Phillips is expected to bat cleanup with the Reds this season, according to MLB.com. Skipper Dusty Baker said, "Oh yeah -- he will be better. Brandon will have a good year. Everybody struggles sometimes that third or fourth year. Now Brandon will re-adjust to what they are throwing him. Sometimes they would not throw Brandon a lot of strikes. Sometimes when you are in the middle of it, you cannot see it, but when you are smart like Brandon and take some time away from it, you can step back and see things."
Our View:
Cincinnati has a solid young supporting cast, and it would not be surprising to see Phillips re-join the 30/30 club this season, as he did in 2007.
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