Tommy Watkins
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007)
Tommy Watkins was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 2007 for the Minnesota Twins. In 9 career games, he hit .357 with 10 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-08-10
- Last Game
- 2007-08-22
Full name: Thomas Gray Watkins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 28 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | .357 | .438 | .357 | .795 | 0 |
Career AVG .357 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +33.2% above league average.
Career OBP .438 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +30.3% above league average.
Career SLG .357 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career OPS .795 vs. league average .758 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MIN | AL | 9 | 28 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | .357 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 9 | 28 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | .357 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 20 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .400 |
| Away | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Last 9 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-22 | MIN | SEA | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-21 | MIN | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-08-20 | MIN | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-19 | MIN | TEX | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-08-18 | MIN | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007-08-17 | MIN | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007-08-15 | MIN | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-12 | MIN | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-10 | MIN | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 8 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Tommy Watkins: the record in brief
August 10, 2007 and August 22, 2007 bracket Tommy Watkins's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. The bio lists Watkins as a third baseman who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5'10" and 200 pounds. Watkins was born on June 18, 1980, in Fort Myers, FL, USA. Watkins's full given name, per the bio, is Thomas Gray Watkins.
In 9 games and 28 at bats, Watkins batted .357 with 10 hits. The league as a whole hit .268 across Watkins's seasons, which puts the .357 career mark 33.2% above average. The season table holds a single row: 2007 with the Minnesota Twins, 9 games, 28 at bats and 10 hits.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 8, followed by shortstop (1) and designated hitter (1).
In the last-games table, August 22, 2007 was Watkins's biggest day, 2 hits in 5 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Watkins
- Was Tommy Watkins a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Watkins was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tommy Watkins hit?
- Tommy Watkins hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Tommy Watkins play for?
- Tommy Watkins played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (2007).
- What were Tommy Watkins's career stats?
- In 9 games, Tommy Watkins had 10 hits, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .357 batting average.
- What position did Tommy Watkins play?
- Tommy Watkins played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Watkins and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Watkins was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Tommy Watkins's career batting average?
- Tommy Watkins batted .357 over his career, with 10 hits in 28 at bats.
- Is Tommy Watkins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Watkins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.