Phillips is 5-9 with an athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load down and back. Hips rotate and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, slightly uphill swing path, gets some upward extension, exit velocity was 74. Behind the plate, clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters slot with a short arm action, velocity was 72 and pops were 2.20-2.28. Showed versatility taking balls in the infield where his velocity was 70.
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Preseason All-State II
Phillips is 5-9 with an athletic frame that has some projection left to it. He hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance, strides on line, smooth load down and back. Hips rotate and he maintains some lower half balance. Keeps hands inside, slightly uphill swing path, gets some upward extension, exit velocity was 74. Behind the plate, clean exchange, throws from a high three-quarters slot with a short arm action, velocity was 72 and pops were 2.20-2.28. Showed versatility taking balls in the infield where his velocity was 70.