2007 Highlights
- Earned his first Bison save by striking out the side in Harding's 7-6 victory over Crichton (2/20).
- Pitched his third consecutive complete game to move to 3-0 with a win over York (2/16) ... allowed only four hits and one earned run while tying a season high with eight strikeouts.
- Pitched his second straight complete game to collect his second win vs. Southwest Baptist (2/10) ... struck out eight and allowed only five hits and one walk ... it was his second career shutout and seventh career victory.
- Earned a complete game victory in his first start of the season vs. Evangel (2/2) ... struck out seven and allowed only two hits and one earned run.
Career – 14 appearances with 11 starts ... 5-4, 3.22 ERA ... 78 strikeouts in 72.2 innings ... Harding's career leader in opponents batting average (.213) ... ranks 4th in strikeouts per game (9.66) ... ranks 7th at Harding in career ERA (3.22).
2006 - Pitched in 14 games, starting 11 ... 5-4, 3.22 ERA ... 78 strikeouts in 72.2 innings ... tied the HU single-season record with a .213 opponents batting average ... 78 strikeouts ranks 3rd in an HU single-season ... tied for the team lead in wins (5) and games started (11) ... led the team in complete games (5), shutouts (1), innings pitched (72.2), and strikeouts (78) ... did not allow more than four earned runs in any of his 11 starts ... won his first four decisons of the season ... had five or more strikeouts in 11 outings, including the final six ... earned GSC wins over Southern Arkansas (7.0,3,4,3,5,8) and Arkansas Tech (9.0,3,1,1,2,7) ... had a season-high nine strikeouts in a two-hit shutout over Ozarks (Mo.) (3/17).
Previous Schools - Transferred to Harding from Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas … coached by Brian Strickland.
Started four seasons as a pitcher and first baseman at Waco (Texas) HS … coached by Ed Troheim.
Personal – Born: July 20, 1984 in Waco, Texas … Major: Business Management … Parent: Versie Ortiz … has one brother and two sisters … hobbies include working, listening to music and hanging out with friends … proficient plummer and welder ... has always wanted to speak Spanish and sign-language ... favorite athlete growing up was Nolan Ryan ... favorites include Texas Roadhouse restaurant, R&B music, Sports Illustrated, and the Atlanta Braves ... favorite class at Harding is Conflict Management in Ministry.
Phillips' Career Stats
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Year
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ERA
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W-L
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App
|
GS
|
CG
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ShO
|
Sv
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IP
|
H
|
R
|
ER
|
BB
|
SO
|
|
2006
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3.22
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5-4
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14
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11
|
5
|
1
|
0
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72.2
|
58
|
34
|
26
|
33
|
78
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Career Highs
Longest Winning Streak - 4 (2/14-3/25/06)
Innings Pitched - 9.0 vs Arkansas Tech (4/30/06)
Strikeouts - 9 vs. Ozarks (Mo.) (3/17/06)
Walks - 5 at Southern Arkansas (3/28/06)
Low-Hit Game (CG) - 2 vs. Ozarks (Mo.) (3/17/06)
