Brandon Phillips to Officially Retire as Cincinnati Reds Player
Brandon Phillips calls Cincinnati home as he returns to Reds
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Brandon Phillips, a former second baseman and three-time All-Star, will officially retire as a member of the Cincinnati Reds on April 25, following a ceremonial one-day contract. Phillips expressed his deep connection to Cincinnati, stating it is his true home despite playing for other teams during his career.
- 01Brandon Phillips will retire as a Cincinnati Reds player on April 25.
- 02He played 11 seasons with the Reds, achieving significant career statistics.
- 03Phillips expressed his love for Cincinnati and its fans on social media.
- 04He has transitioned to ownership roles in baseball after his playing career.
- 05Phillips is set to be inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.
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Brandon Phillips, a celebrated former second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, is set to retire officially as a Red on April 25 through a ceremonial one-day contract. Phillips, who played for the Reds from 2006 to 2017, boasts impressive career statistics, including a batting average of .279, 191 home runs, and 851 RBIs over his 11 seasons with the team. He took to Twitter/X to express his affection for Cincinnati, stating, "y'all know DAMN well Cincinnati is my HOME." After his playing career, Phillips became involved in baseball management, owning a Women's Professional Fastpitch franchise in Dallas and co-owning the Lexington Legends, which won the Atlantic League championship in 2021. His upcoming induction into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame marks a significant milestone in his career.
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Phillips' retirement and Hall of Fame induction resonate with local fans, celebrating his contributions to the team and community.
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