Drafted in the 10th round (302nd overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2002.
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Phillips and Gomon combined to give the E-Twins the Appy's most powerful one-two punch. Only 19, Phillips used his lefthanded stroke to hit to all fields with authority and led the league in RBIs. He showed he could have a future behind the plate after struggling to find a defensive home at both corner infield positions. "We gave him a crash course in catching this year and he responded very well," Smith said. "He threw out three guys trying to steal in one game. He's a student of the game with a great work ethic. With his approach and ability to hit the ball, he has a chance to have success." The primary concern with Phillips is his soft body. He has excess baby fat, but Smith said his conditioning will not hamper his progress.
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