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Jersey Number 5
Phillip Thigpen
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- INF
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-9 / 170
- Hometown:
- Chicago, Ill.
- High School:
- Kenwood Academy
EMU: 2026: Joins the EMU baseball program as an incoming freshman.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago, Ill., serving two seasons as a captain, playing middle infielder under head coach Romey Bracey….Posted a .420 batting average as a senior, earning all-conference honors...Helped lead the Broncos to a 2025 City Championship with an 18-7 in 2025…Played club ball for Chicago White Sox Ace.
PERSONAL: Son of Andrew and Kelly Thigpen…Has one sister, Dru…Major: Sports Management with the goal of starting a career in coaching.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago, Ill., serving two seasons as a captain, playing middle infielder under head coach Romey Bracey….Posted a .420 batting average as a senior, earning all-conference honors...Helped lead the Broncos to a 2025 City Championship with an 18-7 in 2025…Played club ball for Chicago White Sox Ace.
PERSONAL: Son of Andrew and Kelly Thigpen…Has one sister, Dru…Major: Sports Management with the goal of starting a career in coaching.
Thank You from EMU Baseball!
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