Brandon Phillips has emerged as a star on and off the field. He's been instrumental in the construction of an inner-city baseball field in downtown Cincinnati, which has provided kids with a place to play baseball. The Brandon Phillips Field opened in May 2009. Phillips contributed $25,000 to fund the field as well as $7,500 that he received as part of the Roberto Clemente nomination. He says "It's nice that the kids will have somewhere to play and enjoy the game the way I enjoyed the game."

Phillips committed more of his time when he visited schools to host question-and-answer sessions with the students. Before each Friday home game, Phillips visits children as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Phillips is inspired to help others because of his parents. "If it wasn't for my Mom and my Dad, I wouldn't be the athlete or the man I am today. I thank them for everything I've done."

About Brandon Phillips

Brandon Phillips was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. Phillips signed with the Montreal Expos in 1999 and was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2006. He currently plays for the Cincinnati Reds. In 2008, Phillips won the Rawlings Gold Glove Award and earned the Reds’ nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award.