Pat Watkins
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-1999)
Pat Watkins was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 3 seasons. In 116 career games, he hit .236 with 46 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-09
- Last Game
- 1999-05-01
Full name: William Patrick Watkins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 195 | 15 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 36 | .236 | .271 | .328 | .600 | -310 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career OPS .600 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 17 | 29 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | .207 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 83 | 147 | 11 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 26 | .265 | .266 (avg) | .335 (-10%) | .420 (-11%) | .755 (-11%) | -310.3 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 16 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 116 | 195 | 15 | 46 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 36 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -310 | ||
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 (116 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 101 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 10 | .257 |
| Away | 61 | 94 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 5 | .213 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-01 | COL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-30 | COL | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-29 | COL | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-28 | COL | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-27 | COL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-24 | COL | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-23 | COL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-04-22 | COL | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-04-18 | COL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-04-17 | COL | ATL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 17 |
| Center Field | 55 |
| Right Field | 33 |
Salary History
Pat Watkins's recorded salaries total $378,000 over 2 seasons, 1998 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Watkins's career ran from 1997 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | COL | NL | $208,000 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $378,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | Greenville | NC | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
Pat Watkins: the record in brief
Pat Watkins played a first major league game on September 9, 1997 and a last one on May 1, 1999. The season rows list, in order, the Cincinnati Reds (1997 to 1998) and the Colorado Rockies (1999). Watkins played primarily as an outfielder and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 2, 1972, in Raleigh, NC, USA, Watkins was listed at 185 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Pat Watkins was the playing name; the full given name is William Patrick.
The batting record for Watkins: 116 games, 46 hits in 195 at bats, and a .236 average, adding 2 home runs and 15 RBI. Watkins's career OPS of .600 combines a .271 on-base mark with .328 slugging. The league as a whole hit .268 across Watkins's seasons, which puts the .236 career mark 12.0% below average. No season topped the 39 hits of 1998. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .265 in 1998, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pat Watkins
- What years did Pat Watkins play?
- Pat Watkins played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999.
- Was Pat Watkins a pitcher?
- No. Pat Watkins was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Pat Watkins hit?
- Pat Watkins hit 2 career home runs with 46 hits.
- What teams did Pat Watkins play for?
- Pat Watkins played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1997–1998) and the Colorado Rockies (1999).
- What were Pat Watkins's career stats?
- In 116 games, Pat Watkins had 46 hits, 2 home runs, 15 RBI, 15 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .236 batting average.
- How much did Pat Watkins earn in his career?
- Pat Watkins's recorded salaries total $378,000 over 2 seasons, 1998 to 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Watkins's career ran from 1997 to 1999. No salary is recorded for 1997.
- What was Pat Watkins's salary?
- Pat Watkins's last recorded salary was $208,000, in 1999. His highest recorded salary was $208,000, in 1999, and his lowest was $170,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 1999.
- What position did Pat Watkins play?
- Pat Watkins played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pat Watkins and how much did he weigh?
- Pat Watkins was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Pat Watkins hit each season?
- Pat Watkins's home runs by season: 0 in 1997, 2 in 1998, and 0 in 1999. His most in one season was 2, in 1998.
- What was Pat Watkins's career batting average?
- Pat Watkins batted .236 over his career, with 46 hits in 195 at bats.
- How many RBI did Pat Watkins have?
- Pat Watkins drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Pat Watkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pat Watkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.