Brandon Phillips (born June 28, 1981) is an American professional baseball player and partial owner of the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2002 – 2018 for several teams like the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and Boston Red Sox. Philips throws and bats right-handed.
Brandon Philips is married to Jade Cargill, a professional wrestler and fitness model. Together, they have a daughter named Bailey Quinn.
Biography Summary of Brandon Philips
- Full Name: Brandon Philips
- Nickname: Dat Dude
- Date of Birth: June 28, 1981
- Gender: Male
- Place of Birth: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
- Ethnicity: Black
- Nationality: American
- Education: Redan High School, Stone Mountain, Georgia; Montreal
- Profession: Baseball player
- Net Worth: $40 million
- Height: 6 feet (1.83m)
- Weight: 96kg (211 pounds)
- Sexuality: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Jade Cargill
- Children: Bailey Quinn
- Parents: James Philips
- Siblings: Porsha Philips, PJ Philips
- Instagram: @datdudebp
Brandon Philips was Born in 1981
Brandon Philips was born o June 28, 1981, in Raleigh, NC. He grew up in an extremely athletic family. His father, James, owns a baseball complex in Pine Lake, Georgia, while his brother, PJ Philips, is a professional baseball manager. His sister, Porsha Philips, on the other hand, plays in the WNBA for the San Antonio Silver Stars.
While attending Redan High School, Brandon was a baseball star. He made such an impact that the school retired the number 7 jersey in his honor. Philips was drafted in the second round of the 1999 MLB draft, and he initially planned to play baseball at the University of Georgia, but he later opted out to go with the Montreal Expos.
Philips Career History
Following his MLB draft in 1999, Philips played in minor leagues till he was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2002. However, he didn’t perform well enough, so he shuttled between the Indians in the majors and minor league teams.
In 2006, Phillips was traded to the Cincinnati Reds. He went on to develop into one of the best second basemen in baseball history during his tenure in Cincinnati. After joining the Reds, he won four Rawlings Gold Glove Awards, one Silver Slugger Award, and was selected to play in three National League All-Star teams. He also became the first player to record two three-run home runs, seven RBIs, and two stolen bases in one game in the history of MLB.
The uniform and pair of cleats he wore during that game were displayed in the Baseball Hall of Fame in honor of his outstanding performance. Philips ended his long-term stint with the Reds in 2016 when he waived his no-trade clause and was traded to the Atlanta Braves for some minor-league players. Late in the season, Brandon had a position switch to third base in celebration of the promotion of Ozzie Albies to the major leagues. Between the next two years, Philips switched teams about three times.
After becoming a free agent in 2019, Philips joined the Lexington Legends on August 19, 2020, in their Battle of the Bourbon Trail series. On August 22, Phillips hit a walk-off homer for the Legends, which made it his third homer in three games for the team.
In 2021, the Legends joined the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and Phillips became a part owner of the club in the offseason. On May 31, 2021, the Legends announced he was officially signed as a player. That made him the first player to appear on a roster for a team they co-own in the Atlantic League. In all of his career in the MLB, Philips’s most notable stat is a batting average of .275, a total hit of 2,026, and a home run of 210.
How Much is Brandon Philips’s Net Worth?
As of 2022, Brandon Philips has a net worth of $40 million dollars. He made most of his fortune from his successful MLB career, especially from playing for the Cincinnati Reds. He also earns money from other ventures like brand endorsements. Philips has a collection of exotic cars like a white Rolls-Royce phantom, a red Lamborghini, and a blue Audi R8.
Who is Jade Cargill, Brandon Philips’ Wife
Brandon Philips is married to a fitness model and professional wrestler, Jade Cargill, born June 3, 1993, in Florida. She made her wrestling debut for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) Dynamite in 2020. Unlike most modeling celebrity wives, Cargill has a lot of skill sets. She played basketball back in high school and college.
Jade Cargill was a child psychologist. She ran a personal business and is now a successful professional wrestler. Despite her previous career choices and a concise period of training for the AEW, Jade has proven her worth in the world of wrestling. Currently, her net worth is about $4 million.
She has been with Lexington Legends second baseman Brandon Philips for over 5 years, and they have a beautiful daughter named Bailey Quinn.
