HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starting shortstop and lead-off hitter at Clements High School • Coached by Israel DeLosSantos • Compiled a .396 batting average with 38 hits, 15 for extra bases, 29 RBI • Earned second-team all-district honors in the talent-rich Houston area • Included on ESPN’s listing of the 50 prep prospects for the Lone Star State • Fashioned a .512 on-base percentage • Honored as the Rangers’ defensive player of the year in both 2009 and 2011 • Also pilfered 33 bases in 35 attempts • Invited to play in the Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game • Earned all-state and second-team all-district honors as a junior • Posted a .366 batting average with 22 RBI and 13 extra-base hits in 2010 • Selected to play in the 2010 HABCA Junior All-Star Game • Tabbed as the district newcomer of the year as a sophomore, hitting .426 with seven RBI and 16 stolen bases in 18 attempts • Member of the Clements HS DECA Club and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Played summer league baseball with the Dallas Patriots, coached by Logan Stout, and the Columbia Angels, coached Ricky Watkins, March Machales and Ronnie Thames.
PERSONAL:
Born Phillip Ryan Casey on October 31, 1992 in Houston, Texas • Son of Melissa and Jim Casey of Sugar Land, Texas • Majoring in business administration.
