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Brandon Phillips calls Cincinnati home as he returns to Reds
TL;DR
Brandon Phillips will officially retire as a Cincinnati Reds player on April 25 after signing a one-day contract. He expressed his love for Cincinnati and his teammates, calling it his true home.
Key points
- Brandon Phillips signs a one-day contract with the Reds.
- He will retire officially on April 25.
- Phillips had a successful career with 191 home runs and 851 RBIs.
- He is also involved in women's professional fastpitch and co-owned the Lexington Legends.
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As Brandon Phillips prepares to become a Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer, the former second baseman, three-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glover shared his thoughts via Twitter/X shortly after the team announced a ceremonial one-day contract that allows Phillips to officially retire as a Red on April 25.
"My career included stops in other cities and I loved my time with those clubs," Phillips tweeted. "But for me, y'all know DAMN well Cincinnati is my HOME. I love the city, my teammates, especially the FANS. I can finally say, I’m a RED4LIFE!"
Phillips hit .279 with 191 home runs, 851 RBIs, 1,774 hits, 311 doubles, 32 triples and 194 stolen bases in his 11 seasons with the Reds from 2006 to 2017.
In 2022, Phillips became the owner of a Women's Professional Fastpitch franchise in Dallas.
Phillips also was a player and co-owner of the Lexington Legends when the team won the Atlantic League in 2021.
Brandon Phillips hit .279 with 191 home runs, 851 RBIs, 1,774 hits, 311 doubles, 32 triples and 194 stolen bases in his 11 seasons with the Reds.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Brandon Phillips calls Cincinnati home as he enters Reds Hall of Fame
Q&A
When will Brandon Phillips retire as a Cincinnati Reds player?
Brandon Phillips will retire as a Cincinnati Reds player on April 25.
What were Brandon Phillips' career statistics with the Cincinnati Reds?
During his 11 seasons with the Reds, Phillips had a batting average of .279, with 191 home runs and 851 RBIs.
What other teams has Brandon Phillips been associated with after leaving the Reds?
After his time with the Reds, Phillips became the owner of a Women's Professional Fastpitch franchise in Dallas and was a co-owner of the Lexington Legends.
