Connor Phillips

Connor Phillips is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, known for his impactful presence since his MLB debut in 2023. After being selected as the 64th overall pick by the Seattle Mariners in the 2020 MLB Draft, signing for $1.1 million, Connor Phillips quickly established himself as a formidable pitching talent. Phillips first demonstrated significant promise during his senior year of high school in 2019, securing a 12–3 record with a 1.13 ERA and 125 strikeouts over 92.2 innings, which earned him the district’s Most Valuable Player and a second-team All-State selection. Following this, he was initially drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 35th round of the 2019 MLB Draft.

He secured his first Major League win just weeks later on September 18, 2023, against the Twins, concluding his 2023 MLB season with five starts, a 1-1 record, and 26 strikeouts over 20.2 innings. Continuing to build on his momentum, Phillips was recognized as the AFL Pitcher of the Week with the Glendale Desert Dogs on October 13, 2024. In the 2025 Regular Season, he achieved a dominant 5-0 record with a 2.88 ERA across 21 games, accumulating 32 strikeouts. This recent performance highlights his impactful presence and adaptability within the Cincinnati Reds’ bullpen, showcasing his continued evolution as a versatile and high-performing professional baseball pitcher.