Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Brett Phillips was born May 30, 1994, in Seminole, Florida. He is a right fielder in the MLB.

He was activated on September 4, making his Rays debut as a pinch-runner in a 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins. On October 24, in Game 4 of the 2020 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Phillips recorded his first career postseason hit, a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning that yielded two runs (one coming on an error), giving the Rays an 8–7 victory. He became the first player since Kirk Gibson in 1988 to have a walk-off hit with two outs with his team trailing in the World Series.

On January 9, 2023, the Los Angeles Angels signed Phillips to a one-year, $1.2 million deal. He appeared in 20 games for the Angels, going 1-for-13 (.077) with 3 walks and 2 RBI. Phillips was designated for assignment on May 20, when Jared Walsh was activated from the injured list. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees on May 24.