Reggie Williams
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1988)
Reggie Williams was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1988 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 4 seasons. In 200 career games, he hit .259 with 98 hits, 5 home runs, and 39 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
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-09-02
- Last Game
- 1988-10-02
Full name: Reginald Dewayne Williams
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 | .259 | .311 | .351 | .662 | -78 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .351 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OPS .662 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | LAN | NL | 22 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | 128 | 303 | 35 | 84 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 9 | 23 | 57 | .277 | .257 (+8%) | .325 (+2%) | .395 (-5%) | .720 (-2%) | -77.9 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | 39 | 36 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 9 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 11 | 31 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 200 | 379 | 52 | 98 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 39 | 11 | 28 | 76 | .259 | — | — | — | — | -78 | ||
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 (200 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 95 | 182 | 25 | 50 | 2 | 18 | .275 |
| Away | 105 | 197 | 27 | 48 | 3 | 21 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-10-02 | CLE | BOS | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-29 | CLE | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-27 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-23 | CLE | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-17 | CLE | TOR | W | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-16 | CLE | TOR | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-15 | CLE | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988-09-13 | CLE | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-11 | CLE | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-07 | CLE | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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 | 64 |
| Center Field | 87 |
| Right Field | 48 |
Salary History
Reggie Williams's recorded salaries total $60,000 over 1 season, in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Williams's career ran from 1985 to 1988. No salary is recorded for 1985, 1987, and 1988.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | LAN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $60,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern University and A&M College | Baton Rouge | LA | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Reggie Williams: the record in brief
The profile opens with Reggie Williams's first major league game on September 2, 1985; the last one listed came on October 2, 1988. Club by club, the record runs the Los Angeles Dodgers (1985 through 1987) and the Cleveland Indians (1988). Listed as an outfielder, Williams threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 185 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads August 29, 1960, in Memphis, TN, USA. The bio lists the given name Reginald Dewayne.
In 200 games and 379 at bats, Williams batted .259 with 98 hits, along with 5 homers and 39 RBI. The on-base percentage is .311 and the slugging percentage .351, for an OPS of .662. Williams hit .259 while the league hit .258 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .662 to a league .719, 7.9% below average. 1986 produced Williams's most hits, 84 of them for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1986, a season of regular play, Williams hit .277 while the league hit .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Reggie Williams
- What years did Reggie Williams play?
- Reggie Williams played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1988.
- Was Reggie Williams a pitcher?
- No. Reggie Williams was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Reggie Williams hit?
- Reggie Williams hit 5 career home runs with 98 hits.
- What teams did Reggie Williams play for?
- Reggie Williams played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1985–1987) and the Cleveland Indians (1988).
- What were Reggie Williams's career stats?
- In 200 games, Reggie Williams had 98 hits, 5 home runs, 39 RBI, 52 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- How much did Reggie Williams earn in his career?
- Reggie Williams's recorded salaries total $60,000 over 1 season, in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Williams's career ran from 1985 to 1988. No salary is recorded for 1985, 1987, and 1988.
- What was Reggie Williams's salary?
- Reggie Williams's recorded salary was $60,000 in 1986.
- What position did Reggie Williams play?
- Reggie Williams played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Reggie Williams and how much did he weigh?
- Reggie Williams was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Reggie Williams hit each season?
- Reggie Williams's home runs by season: 0 in 1985, 4 in 1986, 0 in 1987, and 1 in 1988. His most in one season was 4, in 1986.
- What was Reggie Williams's career batting average?
- Reggie Williams batted .259 over his career, with 98 hits in 379 at bats.
- How many RBI did Reggie Williams have?
- Reggie Williams drove in 39 runs in his career.
- Is Reggie Williams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Reggie Williams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.