Garrett Atkins

Born: 12/12/1979 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-08-03 | Final Game: 2010-06-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Garrett Bernard Atkins

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Biography

Garrett Atkins was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 2003 to 2010. Born in 1979, Atkins made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the mid-2000s, particularly as a member of the Colorado Rockies. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 817 games, accumulating a total of 835 hits and demonstrating a solid batting average of .285. Known for his power at the plate, he hit 99 home runs and drove in 488 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively to his teams. Atkins was recognized for his consistent performance during a period marked by offensive prowess in the league. His playing style combined a keen eye for hitting with decent power, making him a reliable presence in the lineup. Throughout his career, he also displayed versatility, contributing with 8 stolen bases. His tenure in the majors was defined by his role in the Rockies' lineup, where he played a key part in their success during the era, including their run to the World Series in 2007. After retiring from professional baseball on June 25, 2010, Atkins left a legacy as a skilled player who excelled in the competitive landscape of early 21st-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
817	2928	399	835	169	7	99	488	8	291	449	0.285	0.350	0.449	0.799	3814.0

Career AVG .285 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +5.2% above league average.

Career SLG .449 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.799 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2003	COL	NL	25	69	6	11	2	0	0	4	0	3	14	0.159	.264 (-40%)	.332 (-38%)	.422 (-55%)	.754 (-48%)	-566.3
2004	COL	NL	15	28	3	10	2	0	1	8	0	4	3	0.357	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	COL	NL	138	519	62	149	31	1	13	89	0	45	72	0.287	.264 (+9%)	.330 (+5%)	.418 (+2%)	.749 (+3%)	379.8
2006	COL	NL	157	602	117	198	48	1	29	120	4	79	76	0.329	.269 (+22%)	.336 (+21%)	.431 (+29%)	.768 (+26%)	3500.5
2007	COL	NL	157	605	83	182	35	1	25	111	3	67	96	0.301	.268 (+12%)	.335 (+9%)	.422 (+15%)	.758 (+12%)	1613.6
2008	COL	NL	155	611	86	175	32	3	21	99	1	40	100	0.286	.263 (+9%)	.333 (-1%)	.416 (+9%)	.749 (+4%)	341.9
2009	COL	NL	126	354	37	80	12	1	9	48	0	41	58	0.226	.262 (-14%)	.332 (-7%)	.417 (-18%)	.750 (-13%)	-912.9
2010	BAL	AL	44	140	5	30	7	0	1	9	0	12	30	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.325 (-15%)	.402 (-29%)	.728 (-23%)	-542.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
15	53	6	10	5	0	1	5	5	8	0.189

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2009	NLDS2	COL	4	13	0	3	2	0	2	0	3	0.231
2007	NLCS	COL	4	14	0	2	0	0	0	2	2	0.143
2007	NLDS2	COL	3	13	3	3	2	0	1	0	1	0.231
2007	WS	COL	4	13	3	2	1	1	2	3	2	0.154

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	135	105	975	48	9	97
2B	1	0	3	5	0	2
3B	642	632	355	1163	73	128
OF	3	2	5	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	COL	3B	19	16	9	25	6	0
2004	COL	1B	3	2	22	1	0	6
2004	COL	3B	4	3	2	4	0	1
2004	COL	OF	3	2	5	0	0	0
2005	COL	3B	136	136	78	262	18	23
2006	COL	1B	3	0	5	0	0	1
2006	COL	3B	157	157	98	286	19	36
2007	COL	1B	10	2	31	3	1	3
2007	COL	3B	154	153	84	252	13	34
2008	COL	1B	61	60	551	23	6	55
2008	COL	2B	1	0	3	5	0	2
2008	COL	3B	94	92	47	197	9	21
2009	COL	1B	28	11	124	5	1	8
2009	COL	3B	78	75	37	137	8	13
2010	BAL	1B	30	30	242	16	1	24