RELEASE DATE:

June 10, 2014

SUBJECT:

Phillips Green & Gold Male Athlete for May

SOURCE:

Jason Rathbun, Head Baseball Coach, 866-0300, Ext. 2228

HERKIMER, NY Herkimer Generals baseball player Tyler Phillips was named Green & Gold
Male Athlete for May. A sophomore and Liberal Arts and Sciences: Generals Studies major at
Herkimer College, Phillips helped the programs to their most wins in a season, 48, and a third
place finish at nationals.
In May Phillips continued to be a consistent part of the Generals lineup, typically at the
number two spot. His .542 batting average, .581 on-base percentage and .722 slugging
percentage helped the right hander collect 39 hits and 23 runs batted in throughout 21 games,
finishing nationally ranked in numerous categories. Phillips was third nationally in hits (84), runs
scored (67) and doubles (20), 10th in RBIs (53), fourth in batting average (.486), 16th in slugging
percentage (.676) and double plays, amassing 19 in 50 games played at short stop. His best game
at the plate came against Mohawk Valley in an 18-0 win at home. Phillips went 3-for-4 with two
runs scored, two doubles and three runs batted in.
Tyler is one of the best players to ever put on a Herkimer baseball uniform, said Head
Baseball Coach Jason Rathbun. He helped me win 89 games and appear in two World Series
during his tenure. We will miss everything about him as a student-athlete, but more importantly
what he brought to the table as a person.
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Photo: Attached is an action and head shot of Tyler Phillips.