Phillips Signs Extension to Remain with Otters
Published on March 31, 2017 under Frontier League (FL)
Evansville Otters News Release
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - The Evansville Otters have signed catcher/outfielder Dane Phillips to a contract extension.
Phillips, a Nacogdoches, Texas native, was signed by the Otters during the 2015 season after he spent the previous three years in the San Diego Padres' organization.
"I'm excited to have Dane back but I'm probably not as excited as Dane is to get back on the field," Otters manager Andy McCauley said. "Looking forward to having him in the middle of our lineup."
In 73 games with Evansville over the last two seasons, Phillips has hit .285 with 20 doubles and 11 home runs. He also has 56 RBIs and scored 41 runs.
"He will certainly be counted on to drive in some runs," McCauley added. "He will be seeing time behind the plate and in right field."
After playing collegiately at Oklahoma City University, Phillips was drafted in the second round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft by the Padres. During his stint in affiliated baseball, Phillips played for the Eugene Emeralds, Lake Elsinore Storm and the Fort Wayne TinCaps.
He batted .263 collectively with 135 RBIs and 21 home runs in the Padres' organization.
Evansville will open the regular season in Marion, Ill. May 12 against the Southern Illinois Miners at 7:05 p.m. and will celebrate Bosse Field's Opening Night May 19 against the Gateway Grizzlies at 6:35 p.m.
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