Jack Phillips (first baseman)
| Jack Phillips | |
|---|---|
Phillips, circa 1954 | |
| First baseman | |
| Born: September 6, 1921 Clarence, New York, U.S. | |
| Died: August 30, 2009 (aged 87) Chelsea, Michigan, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 22, 1947, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 25, 1957, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .283 |
| Home runs | 9 |
| Runs batted in | 101 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jack Dorn Phillips (September 6, 1921 – August 30, 2009) was an American professional baseball player whose career extended from 1943 to 1959. In the Major Leagues, he was a backup first baseman who played for three different teams between the 1947 and 1957 seasons. Listed at 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall and 193 pounds (88 kg), Phillips batted and threw right-handed, and was nicknamed "Stretch" for his flexibility when covering first base.