Brandon Phillips: podcast appearances and interviews

Brandon Emil Phillips, born on June 28, 1981, is an American former professional baseball second baseman and current pastor. During his athletic career, he played in Major League Baseball for teams including the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and Boston Red Sox. Phillips was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1999 and was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2002, the same year he made his major league debut. Throughout his career, he moved between the majors and minor leagues, eventually becoming a prominent player for the Cincinnati Reds after his trade to the team in 2006. During his tenure with the Reds, Phillips established himself as one of the best second basemen in baseball, earning four Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, one Silver Slugger Award, and selection to three National League All-Star teams. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing 211 pounds, he batted and threw right-handed. Following his baseball career, Phillips transitioned into his current role as a pastor, where he serves in a spiritual capacity.