George Watkins, baseball player, 1930-1936

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 13
Second Base 1
Left Field 270
Center Field 125
Right Field 429