Career Timeline of Brandon Phillips: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 22, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Brandon Phillips made an impact.

Brandon Phillips is a retired American professional baseball second baseman. He played in MLB for several teams, including the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and Boston Red Sox. He batted and threw right-handed, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 211 pounds. His career spanned across multiple teams solidifying him as a veteran player in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 21, 1999: Phillips Signs with Montreal Expos

On June 21, 1999, Brandon Phillips signed with the Montreal Expos after being selected in the second round of the MLB draft, foregoing his commitment to play baseball and football at the University of Georgia.

June 27, 2002: Phillips Traded to Cleveland Indians

On June 27, 2002, Brandon Phillips, along with Grady Sizemore, Cliff Lee, and Lee Stevens, was traded from the Montreal Expos to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Bartolo Colón and Tim Drew.

April 7, 2006: Phillips Traded to Cincinnati Reds

On April 7, 2006, Brandon Phillips was traded from the Cleveland Indians to the Cincinnati Reds.

September 26, 2007: Phillips hits 30th Home Run

On September 26, 2007, Brandon Phillips hit his 30th home run of the season.

February 15, 2008: Phillips Receives Contract Extension

On February 15, 2008, Brandon Phillips received a four-year, $27 million contract extension with the Reds.

April 2, 2008: First Home Run of the Season

On April 2, 2008, Brandon Phillips hit his first home run of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

May 3, 2011: Barehanded Play Against Astros

On May 3, 2011, during a game against the Houston Astros, Brandon Phillips made an impressive play by fielding a ball barehanded and throwing it between his legs to first baseman Joey Votto to get Jason Bourgeois out.

April 10, 2012: Phillips Signs Six-Year Contract Extension

On April 10, 2012, Brandon Phillips and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a six-year, $72.5 million contract extension, running through the 2017 season.

February 12, 2017: Phillips Traded to Atlanta Braves

On February 12, 2017, Brandon Phillips waived his no-trade clause and was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league pitchers Andrew McKirahan and Carlos Portuondo. The Reds also sent $13 million in the deal, with the Braves paying $1 million of Phillips' remaining salary.

August 31, 2017: Phillips Traded to Los Angeles Angels

On August 31, 2017, Brandon Phillips was traded to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations and Tony Sanchez.

June 27, 2018: Phillips signed with the Boston Red Sox

On June 27, 2018, Brandon Phillips signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox and was assigned to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox.

June 25, 2019: Phillips signed with the Vallejo Admirals

On June 25, 2019, Brandon Phillips signed with the Vallejo Admirals of the independent Pacific Association, a team managed by his younger brother P.J. Phillips.

July 15, 2019: Phillips signed with Diablos Rojos del México

On July 15, 2019, Brandon Phillips signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.

October 5, 2019: Phillips elected free agency

On October 5, 2019, Brandon Phillips elected free agency from the Diablos Rojos del México.

August 19, 2020: Phillips joined the Lexington Legends

On August 19, 2020, Brandon Phillips joined the Lexington Legends in their Battle of the Bourbon Trail series.

May 31, 2021: Phillips Signed with Lexington Legends as a Player and Co-owner

On May 31, 2021, the Lexington Legends announced that Brandon Phillips was officially signed as a player, thus becoming the first Atlantic League player to appear on a roster for a team they co-own.