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New York Post
30 Jul 2024


NextImg:Yankees sign flamethrowing reliever Brett Phililps — who used to be an MLB outfielder

Brett Phillips, former MLB outfielder, is headed to the Yankees as a pitcher, according to The Post’s Jon Heyman

The position player turned hurler signed with the Bronx Bombers on Tuesday after hitting 97 mph on the radar gun during a semi-pro game Monday. 

Phillips will join the Yankees’ farm system as he looks to return to the big leagues at his new position, per reporter Francys Romero

Brett Phillips of the Rays celebrates after hitting a ninth-inning two-run walk-off single to defeat the Dodgers 8-7 in Game Four of the 2020 MLB World Series at Globe Life Field on Oct. 24, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. Getty Images

The 30-year-old spent seven years in the majors as an outfielder with the Brewers, Royals, Rays, Orioles and Angels. 

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Brett Phillips is attempting a comeback as a pitcher.
Brett Phillips is attempting a comeback as a pitcher. @PitchingNinja/X

He had the game-winning hit for the Rays in Game 4 of the 2020 World Series against the Dodgers in perhaps the biggest highlight of his big-league career.

Phillips signed with the White Sox last offseason but was released in May.