Don Wakamatsu
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991)
Don Wakamatsu was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1991 for the Chicago White Sox. In 18 career games, he hit .226 with 7 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-05-22
- Last Game
- 1991-10-05
Full name: Wilbur Donald Wakamatsu
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 31 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .226 | .250 | .226 | .476 | 0 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 11.7% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career SLG .226 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 41.3% below league average.
Career OPS .476 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 18 | 31 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 18 | 31 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .273 |
| Away | 9 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-10-05 | CHW | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-04 | CHW | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-10-03 | CHW | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-09-03 | CHW | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-03 | CHW | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991-06-28 | CHW | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-23 | CHW | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-18 | CHW | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991-06-16 | CHW | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-06-13 | CHW | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 18 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
Don Wakamatsu: the record in brief
The profile opens with Don Wakamatsu's first major league game on May 22, 1991; the last one listed came on October 5, 1991. Wakamatsu spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Chicago White Sox. Wakamatsu is listed as a catcher at 6 feet, 2 inches and 200 pounds. Wakamatsu batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Wakamatsu was born on February 22, 1963, in Hood River, OR, USA. The given name on file is Wilbur Donald Wakamatsu.
Wakamatsu finished with 7 hits from 31 at bats in 18 games, which works out to .226. Reaching base at a .250 clip and slugging .226, Wakamatsu finished with a .476 OPS. Set against a .256 league average for the same years, Wakamatsu's .226 average sits 11.7% below it. The OPS comparison is .476 to a league .708, 32.8% below average. Only one season appears, 1991 for the Chicago White Sox, when Wakamatsu played 18 games and went 7 for 31.
The position breakdown shows 18 games, all at catcher. Fielding behind the plate produced 47 putouts and 2 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Wakamatsu
- Was Don Wakamatsu a pitcher?
- No. Don Wakamatsu was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Don Wakamatsu hit?
- Don Wakamatsu hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Don Wakamatsu play for?
- Don Wakamatsu played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1991).
- What were Don Wakamatsu's career stats?
- In 18 games, Don Wakamatsu had 7 hits and 2 runs, with a .226 batting average.
- What position did Don Wakamatsu play?
- Don Wakamatsu played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don Wakamatsu and how much did he weigh?
- Don Wakamatsu was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Don Wakamatsu's career batting average?
- Don Wakamatsu batted .226 over his career, with 7 hits in 31 at bats.
- Is Don Wakamatsu in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Wakamatsu has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.