Pat Watkins, baseball player, 1997-1999

Pat Watkins

Born: 9/2/1972 in Raleigh, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-09-09 | Final Game: 1999-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: William Patrick Watkins

Biography

Pat Watkins, born in 1972, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during his career from 1997 to 1999. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Watkins appeared in 116 games, where he showcased his skills as both a hitter and a fielder. He recorded 46 hits, contributing to a batting average of .236. Known for his versatility, he managed to hit 2 home runs and drive in 15 RBIs, while also demonstrating base-running capability with 2 stolen bases. Watkins' career, although brief, came during a transformative era in baseball characterized by offensive explosions and an evolving game strategy. His time in the league coincided with the late 1990s, a period that saw significant changes in player conditioning and training regimens. While he may not have left a lasting mark in the record books, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the journey of many players who strive to make their mark in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

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 0.236 0.271 0.328 0.600 -358.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 102 39 119 2 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 17
Center Field 55
Right Field 33

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 COL NL $208,000
1998 CIN NL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $378,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
East Carolina University Greenville NC 1991, 1992, 1993