Tony Phillips

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tony Phillips
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 25, 1959(1959-04-25)
Age	65
Date Of Death	February 17, 2016, Scottsdale, AZ
Birthplace	Georgia
Country	Georgia
Horoscope	Taurus

Tony Phillips Biography

Tony Phillips is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on April 25, 1959 in Georgia, Georgia. 18-year MLB veteran who became known as a versatile utility man throughout his career.

He played alongside famous steroid user Jose Canseco for several years while with the Oakland Athletics.

On March 27, 1981, Phillips was traded from the Padres along with 3B Kevin Bell and P Eric Mustad to the Athletics for P Bob Lacey and P Roy Meretti. Phillips became the first member of the Oakland Athletics to hit for the cycle going 5-for-5 against the Orioles on May 16, 1986. Phillips also tied the American League records for most assists in a game (12) on July 6, 1986, against the Brewers. In 1988, he had a poor year, hitting just .203 over 212 at bats, and the Athletics lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series with Phillips striking out against Orel Hershiser for the final out of the series. However, in 1989 he boosted his average to .262 and the A’s swept the San Francisco Giants to win the World Series. Phillips made the last out of the 1989 World Series when he fielded a ground ball off the bat of Brett Butler and then threw to Dennis Eckersley covering first base to clinch the series.

Phillips left Oakland after 1989 to join the Detroit Tigers. His offensive production surged with Detroit: he became proficient at drawing walks, leading the American League in 1993 with 132 after posting 114 in 1992. His 114 runs scored in 1992 were a league best, and he followed that up with 113 runs scored in 1993. His 1993 season was recognized with a 16th-place finish in the MLB Most Valuable Player Award vote. Also, his 1993 season was unique in that he became the first (and so far only) player to ever have 100 or more of hits, walks, runs, and strikeouts in a season where the player hit less than 10 homers.

His had two children with his wife Debbie.

Tony Phillips Net Worth

Tony Phillips is one of the richest Baseball Player from Georgia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Phillips 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He starred in multiple sports while attending high school in Georgia.

He started and finished his career with the Oakland Athletics, playing with 5 other teams between his two tenures with the A’s.

Keith Anthony Phillips (April 25, 1959 – February 17, 2016) was an American professional baseball utility player who had an 18-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career from 1982 to 1999. He played regularly at second base, but also had significant time as a shortstop and third baseman. In addition, Phillips showed his versatility with over 100 game appearances in the outfield corners and as a designated hitter.

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Who is Tony Phillips Dating?

According to our records, Tony Phillips married to Debbie Phillips. As of December 1, 2023, Tony Phillips’s is not dating anyone.

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Phillips played third base for the Yuma Scorpions of the independent North American League until the team folded in 2012. He played alongside former Athletics teammate Jose Canseco. In August 2011, 52-year-old Phillips was involved in an altercation with former Scorpions manager Mike Marshall, then with the Chico Outlaws. Phillips punched Marshall in the face during the incident, causing the latter to press battery charges against the infielder. He also came out of retirement to play for the Pittsburg Mettle in the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2015.

Facts & Trivia

Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Georgia. Tony Phillips celebrates birthday on April 25 of every year.

What is Tony Phillips doing now?

Death. Phillips died in Arizona of an apparent heart attack on February 17, 2016.

Who is tony philips?

Tony Phillips was born in Liverpool in 1952. He trained at Lancaster Art College and is primarily a painter and printmaker. In 1984, he made a series of etching on the History of the Benin Bronzes which explored British looting from West Africa. The history was not well known at the time but has since become notorious.