Reggie Williams
Born: 5/5/1966 in Laurens, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-09-08 | Final Game: 1999-07-25
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Reginald Bernard Williams
Biography
Reggie Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 until his retirement in 1999. Primarily serving as a position player, Williams appeared in a total of 88 games throughout his career. He showcased a solid batting average of .25, accumulating 34 hits, including 2 home runs and driving in 14 runs during his time on the field. Williams also demonstrated his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 5 stolen bases.
Williams played during an era of significant transition in baseball, marked by the tail end of the 1990s when the game was experiencing a surge in power hitting and offensive output. Although he did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to his teams were notable for their consistency and versatility. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in superstar players, Williams’ resilience and dedication to the sport left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 136 | 22 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 45 | 0.250 | 0.331 | 0.360 | 0.691 | -228.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | LAA | AL | 14 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 29 | 36 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0.361 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 30 | 63 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 0.222 | -228.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 74 | 30 | 91 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CAL | OF | 12 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | LAN | OF | 14 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | ANA | OF | 24 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ANA | OF | 24 | 15 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 33 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 24 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ANA | AL | $210,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $210,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Aiken | Aiken | SC | 1986, 1987, 1988 |