Bernard Moon breaks Brandon Phillips' high school batting record

Bernard Moon, a minor leaguer with the Daytona Tortugas, has set a new single-season batting average record of.626, surpassing Brandon Phillips' 20-year-old record of.610. Moon's achievement comes as he plays for Phillips' former team, highlighting a strong connection to Phillips' legacy. During his time at Redan High School, Moon made significant contributions to the team, including nine home runs and 49 RBIs in his senior year. Now in his second full season with the Tortugas, Moon has shown improved performance and a passion for the game, embracing the lively spirit that Phillips is known for. He has been under the mentorship of Phillips' family, which has influenced his development in baseball.

• 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Bernard Moon broke Brandon Phillips' record. Now he stars for Phillips' old organization