Reggie Williams, baseball player, 1985-1988

Reggie Williams

Born: 8/29/1960 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-09-02 | Final Game: 1988-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Reginald Dewayne Williams

Biography

Reggie Williams, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1988. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 200 games as a position player. Williams showcased a solid batting average of .259, accumulating 98 hits and 39 runs batted in. Known for his speed on the base paths, he recorded 11 stolen bases and hit 5 home runs, demonstrating a blend of contact hitting and occasional power. Williams played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by an increased emphasis on athleticism and speed. He contributed to his teams with a versatile playing style, offering both offensive capabilities and defensive reliability. While Williams may not have achieved the star status of some contemporaries, his dedication to the game and consistent performance in a competitive environment left a lasting impact on his teammates and fans alike. After retiring from professional play on October 2, 1988, Williams' contributions to the sport continued to be remembered by those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
200 379 52 98 16 2 5 39 11 28 76 0.259 0.311 0.351 0.662 -96.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 180 104 221 7 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 64
Center Field 87
Right Field 48

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 LAN NL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $60,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge LA 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982