Kyle Raymond Phillips (born April 3, 1984) is an American former professional

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. Phillips was drafted by the

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in the

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in the 10th round and is the younger brother of former major leaguer Jason Phillips.

Playing career

Minor leagues

After spending four seasons in the Twins' organization, he was signed by the

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in April 2006 and released on March 24, 2007. On March 30, 2007 Phillips signed with the Blue Jays as a Minor League free agent.

Minnesota Twins

In four seasons with the Twins organization, Phillips hit .239 with 24

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s and 145 RBIs.

Milwaukee Brewers

In one season with the Brewers' Brevard County Manatees farm team, he hit three home runs, drove in 35 runs and hit .236.

Toronto Blue Jays

Phillips spent the 2007 season with the

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and the 2008 season with New Hampshire Fisher Cats. With Dunedin, Phillips hit .306 with 10 home runs and 62 RBIs. With New Hampshire he hit .306 with 8 home runs and 34 RBIs. He started the 2009 season in New Hampshire hitting .175 with one home run and one RBI. Phillips was then promoted to

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, hitting .300 with 8 home runs and 29 RBIs. He made his major league debut on September 14, 2009 getting a hit in 4 at-bats.

San Diego Padres

On June 25, 2010, Phillips was traded to the San Diego Padres for a player to be named later. He hit his first major league home run in a day game against the Atlanta Braves on May 30, 2011. He was designated for assignment by the Padres on August 31, 2011. He elected free agency on October 11.

Return to Toronto

On January 27, 2012, Phillips signed a minor league contract with the

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which was later voided due to injury.

Scouting

Phillips was hired on as an advanced scout by former GM with San Diego

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with the

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for the 2012 season.

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