George Watkins
Born: 6/4/1900 in Freestone County, TX, USA
Died: 6/1/1970 in Austin, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1930-04-15 | Final Game: 1936-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: George Archibald Watkins
Biography
George Watkins was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s through the mid-1930s. Born in 1900, he made his debut on April 15, 1930, and played until September 27, 1936. Over the course of his career, Watkins appeared in 894 games, showcasing his offensive capabilities with a solid batting average of .288. He amassed a total of 925 hits, including 73 home runs and 420 RBIs, contributing significantly to the teams he played for during a period marked by a transition in baseball dynamics and strategies.
Watkins was known for his versatility on the field and his ability to produce in clutch situations, as evidenced by his 420 RBIs and 61 stolen bases. His playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the 1930s, where power hitters began to make a more pronounced impact on the game. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his consistent performance and ability to handle pressure, leaving a lasting impression in the annals of baseball history before his retirement.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 894 | 3207 | 490 | 925 | 192 | 42 | 73 | 420 | 61 | 246 | 382 | 0.288 | 0.347 | 0.443 | 0.790 | 4131.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | STL | NL | 119 | 391 | 85 | 146 | 32 | 7 | 17 | 87 | 5 | 24 | 49 | 0.373 | 2489.9 |
| 1931 | STL | NL | 131 | 503 | 93 | 145 | 30 | 13 | 13 | 51 | 15 | 31 | 66 | 0.288 | 939.2 |
| 1932 | STL | NL | 127 | 458 | 67 | 143 | 35 | 3 | 9 | 63 | 18 | 45 | 46 | 0.312 | 1444.6 |
| 1933 | STL | NL | 138 | 525 | 66 | 146 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 62 | 11 | 39 | 62 | 0.278 | 188.6 |
| 1934 | NY1 | NL | 105 | 296 | 38 | 73 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 2 | 24 | 34 | 0.247 | -293.8 |
| 1935 | PHI | NL | 150 | 600 | 80 | 162 | 25 | 5 | 17 | 76 | 3 | 40 | 78 | 0.270 | -179.6 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 105 | 364 | 54 | 93 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 43 | 5 | 38 | 34 | 0.255 | -324.9 |
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 19 | 70 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 0.243 | -324.9 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0.231 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | WS | SLN | 5 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0.286 |
| 1930 | WS | SLN | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.167 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 13 | 0 | 116 | 8 | 3 | 12 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 817 | 0 | 1684 | 69 | 84 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | SLN | 1B | 13 | 0 | 116 | 8 | 3 | 12 |
| 1930 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | SLN | OF | 89 | 0 | 163 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
| 1931 | SLN | OF | 129 | 0 | 263 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| 1932 | SLN | OF | 120 | 0 | 267 | 11 | 15 | 1 |
| 1933 | SLN | OF | 135 | 0 | 295 | 9 | 15 | 3 |
| 1934 | NY1 | OF | 81 | 0 | 165 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| 1935 | PHI | OF | 148 | 0 | 325 | 18 | 15 | 4 |
| 1936 | BRO | OF | 98 | 0 | 183 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1936 | PHI | OF | 17 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 270 |
| Center Field | 125 |
| Right Field | 429 |