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Brett Phillips Retires After 13 Professional Seasons

The Rays outfielder’s 2020 World Series walk-off endures as the defining snapshot of his career.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 15: Brett Phillips #1 of the Chicago White Sox runs across the field during the Spring Training game against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch on March 15, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Phillips announced his immediate retirement Sunday in an Instagram video, expressing gratitude and saying he hopes to stay involved in the game in some capacity.
  • He played parts of seven MLB seasons for the Brewers, Royals, Rays, Orioles and Angels, finishing with a .187/.272/.347 line and 31 home runs over 393 games.
  • His lone postseason hit lifted Tampa Bay to a Game 4 walk-off win in the 2020 World Series against the Dodgers’ Kenley Jansen.
  • After converting to pitching, he signed a Yankees minor-league deal in July 2024 and, in one Class-A appearance for Tampa, faced five batters without recording an out.
  • His final professional stop came in 2025 with independent Kane County, and he remained a fan favorite known for his upbeat 'Baseball Is Fun' persona.