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Zach Phillips

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Zach Phillips
Phillips with the Baltimore Orioles
Conspiradores de Querétaro
Pitcher
Born: (1986-09-21) September 21, 1986 (age 38)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: August 31, 2011, for the Baltimore Orioles
NPB: May 10, 2014, for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average3.22
Strikeouts20
NPB statistics
(through 2014 season)
Win–loss record1-0
Earned run average3.27
Strikeouts7
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Zachary David Phillips (born September 21, 1986) is a Mexican-American professional baseball pitcher for the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins, and Pittsburgh Pirates, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 23rd round of the 2005 MLB draft.

Career

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Texas Rangers

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Phillips was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 23rd round, with the 681st overall selection, of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft,[1] being signed by scout Tim Fortugno.

Phillips began his professional career in 2005, playing for the Arizona League Rangers (14 games) and Clinton LumberKings (two games), going a combined 1-3 with a 4.14 ERA in 16 games (11 starts). In 54+1⁄3 innings, he struck out 77 batters. He spent all of 2006 with the LumberKings, going 5-23 with a 5.96 ERA in 28 starts. The following year, he played for the Clinton again and went 11-7 with a 2.91 ERA in 27 starts, striking out 157 batters in 151+2⁄3 innings of work. In 2008, he went 8-9 with a 5.54 ERA in 28 starts for the Bakersfield Blaze.[2]

For the 2009 season, Phillips converted to relief pitching and went a combined 2-3 with a 1.39 ERA in 36 combined games for the Blaze (16 games) and Frisco RoughRiders (20 games). He began the 2010 season with the RoughRiders but was later promoted to the Oklahoma City RedHawks.

On July 14, 2011, Phillips was designated for assignment by the Rangers, giving them 10 days to trade, release, or outright him to the minors.[3]

Baltimore Orioles

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On July 19, 2011, Phillips was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league infielder Nick Green and cash.[4] He made his Major League debut for the Orioles on August 31, against the Toronto Blue Jays. He appeared in 10 games during his rookie campaign, with a 1.13 ERA and 8 strikeouts in 8 innings pitched.

Phillips made 6 appearances for Baltimore in 2012, struggling to a 6.00 ERA with 5 strikeouts over 6 innings of work. On November 4, 2012, Phillips elected free agency after refusing his outright assignment to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.[5]

Miami Marlins

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On November 25, 2012, Phillips signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization. After not making the team, he was assigned to the Triple-A New Orleans Zephyrs, where he spent most of the 2013 season. In 50 games with the Zephyrs, he went 4-2 with a 2.44 ERA and a save, striking out 74 in 59 innings. On September 1, 2013, the Marlins selected Phillips' contract, adding him to their active roster.[6] Phillips appeared in 3 games with Miami, where he went 0-1 while giving up 1 run in 1+2⁄3 innings. He was outrighted off the roster on October 7, and elected to become a free agent.[7]

Hiroshima Toyo Carp

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On October 28, 2013, Phillips signed a one-year contract with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball, including a signing bonus of $154k.[8] In nine relief appearances for Hiroshima in 2014, Phillips went 1-0 with a 3.27 ERA and 7 strikeouts across 11 innings pitched.

Chicago White Sox

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On December 15, 2014, Phillips signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[9] In 46 appearances for the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, he posted a 1-1 record and 3.13 ERA with 64 strikeouts and 12 saves across 54+2⁄3 innings pitched. On November 4, 2015, the White Sox added Phillips to their 40-man roster. However, on March 18, 2016, Phillips was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Charlotte, an assignment which he declined in favor of free agency.[10]

Baltimore Orioles (second stint)

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Phillips signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles on March 23, 2016.[11] On April 1, he was removed from the 40–man roster and outrighted to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides.[12] In 49 relief outings for Norfolk, Phillips compiled a 9–3 record and 4.45 ERA with 84 strikeouts across 60+2⁄3 innings pitched.[13]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On August 31, 2016, Phillips was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for left-handed pitcher Kyle Lobstein.[14] On September 13, the Pirates selected Phillips' contract, adding him to their active roster. In 8 appearances for Pittsburgh, he posted a 2.70 ERA with 6 strikeouts across 6+2⁄3 innings pitched. On November 2, Phillips was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, an assignment he rejected in favor of electing free agency the following day.[15]

St. Louis Cardinals

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On November 18, 2016, Phillips signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals that included an invitation to spring training.[16] In 19 appearances for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, he pitched to a 1-4 record and 5.04 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 30+1⁄3 innings pitched. Phillips was released by the Cardinals organization on June 15, 2017.

Acereros de Monclova

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On June 24, 2017, Phillips signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. In 2018, he was naturalized as a Mexican and no longer occupied a foreign spot in the Mexican League.[17] On February 26, 2019, He was selected Mexico national baseball team at 2019 exhibition games against Japan.[18] Phillips did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[19]

Rieleros de Aguascalientes

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On July 13, 2022, Phillips was loaned to the Rieleros de Aguascalientes of the Mexican League for the remainder of the 2022 season. In 11 contests, he logged an 0.90 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 10 innings of work. On September 23, the Acereros officially traded Phillips to the Rieleros, making the loan permanent.

In 2023, Phillips made 29 relief appearances for Aguascalientes, registering a 4–3 record and 4.25 ERA with 18 strikeouts and 2 saves across 29+2⁄3 innings pitched.[20]

Acereros de Monclova (second stint)

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On August 1, 2023, Phillips was traded back to the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He made three scoreless outings for Monclova to finish the year.[21]

Phillips made 31 appearances for Monclova in 2024, recording a 1.85 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 24+1⁄3 innings of relief.

Conspiradores de Querétaro

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On February 24, 2025, Phillips was traded to the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "MLB Amateur Draft Picks with the Name Matching: phillips". Baseball-Reference.com.
  2. ^ "Zach Phillips Minor, Winter, Japanese & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "Rangers activate Scott Feldman, option Darren O'Day to minors | Texas Rangers Blog | Sports News | News for Dallas, Texas | The Dallas Morning News". Archived from the original on August 30, 2011.
  4. ^ Dierkes, Tim (July 19, 2011). "Orioles Acquire Zach Phillips". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
  5. ^ "Quick Hits: Hamilton, Indians, Cardinals, Rockies". MLB Trade Rumors. November 4, 2012.
  6. ^ Jong, Michael (September 2, 2013). "Miami Marlins news: Chris Coghlan among three September call-ups". Fish Stripes.
  7. ^ "Zach Phillips and Koyie Hill have elected to become free agents".[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "広島に新外国人左腕！マ軍フィリップスと１年契約 - 野球 - SANSPO.COM（サンスポ）". www.sanspo.com. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013.
  9. ^ "Soto, Penny get minors deals". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  10. ^ "White Sox Outright Zach Phillips, Who Elects Free Agency". mlbtraderumors.com. March 18, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  11. ^ Dierkes, Tim (March 23, 2016). "Orioles Sign Zach Phillips, Designate Chris Jones". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  12. ^ Todd, Jeff (April 1, 2016). "Orioles Outright Zach Phillips". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  13. ^ "Does Zach Phillips Have A Future With The Pirates?". rumbunter.com. January 13, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  14. ^ "Orioles Acquire Kyle Lobstein, Designate Ashur Tolliver". mlbtraderumors.com. August 31, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  15. ^ "Outrighted: Red Sox, Angels, ChiSox, Braves, Pirates, Giants". mlbtraderumors.com. November 3, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
  16. ^ Berry, Adam (November 18, 2016). "Sierra among 4 added to Cards' 40-man roster". MLB.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  17. ^ "Zach Phillips jugará con Monclova como mexicano" [Zach Phillips will play with Monclova as a Mexican]. PlayBall Network. June 13, 2018. Archived from the original on June 16, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  18. ^ "Roster de México para ENEOS Samurai Japan Series" [Mexico Roster for ENEOS Samurai Japan Series]. MiLB.com: The Official Site of Minor League Baseball (in Spanish). February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  19. ^ Todd, Jeff (July 1, 2020). "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season". MLB Trade Rumors.
  20. ^ "Zach Phillips Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  21. ^ "Previa: El Horno a la máxima potencia en Monclova".
  22. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 24 de febrero de 2025". milb.com. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
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