Josh Phelps is a former professional baseball player who played as a first baseman and designated hitter. He was born on March 15, 1978, in Tampa, Florida. Phelps was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1st round of the 1998 MLB Draft and made his Major League Baseball debut in 2002. Throughout his career, Phelps played for several teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and New York Yankees. He was known for his power-hitting ability and had a career batting average of .263, with 50 home runs and 185 runs batted in over his time in the league.