Brett Phillips, former MLB outfielder, is headed to the Yankees as a pitcher, . The position player turned hurler signed with the Bronx Yushiroh Hirano Jersey Bombers on Tuesday after hitting 97 mph on the radar gun during a semi-pro game Monday. Highlights of Brett Phillips K'ing the Side. Up to 97 mph with a Wicked Breaking Ball. The Announcers didn't even know if it was THE Brett Phillips....