45. Tony Phillips

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General
Awards
Career Stats

Born: April 25, 1959 in Atlanta, GA USA
Weight: 175 lbs.
Height: 5'10"
Bats: B
Throws: R
Debut: May 10, 1982
Final Game: August 15, 1999

AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG
15234	2600	4046	320	1638	354	0.266

Tony Phillips had a long career spanning eighteen seasons but his five in Detroit clearly reflected the best offensive numbers of his career. Phillips would lead the American League in Runs Scored in 1992 and in Walks in 1993, a season he also batted .313 and finished 16th in MVP voting. The versatile player also put up his best defensive output as a Detroit Tiger.

The Bullet Points

Position: Second Base, Short Stop, Third Base, Outfield
Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent 12/5/89.
Departed: Traded to the California Angels for Chad Curtis 4/13/95.
Games Played: 722
Notable Statistics: 502 Runs Scored
771 Hits
129 Doubles
15 Triples
61 Home Runs
309 Runs Batted In
70 Stolen Bases
.281/.395/.405 Slash Line
25.2 bWAR

No Playoff Games
Major Accolades and Awards: Most Runs Scored (1992)
Most Walks (1993)