Travis Dawkins

Born: 5/12/1979 in Newberry, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-03 | Final Game: 2003-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Travis Sentell Dawkins

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Biography

Travis Dawkins, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2003. Primarily serving as a position player, he appeared in 55 games during his time in the league. Dawkins showcased a modest offensive profile, finishing his career with 16 hits and a batting average of .163. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 3 runs batted in and recorded 2 stolen bases, reflecting his potential for speed on the bases. Dawkins played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rising emphasis on power hitting and the evolving dynamics of player development. Despite his limited statistics, his presence in the league during these years speaks to the competitive nature of professional baseball, where numerous athletes vie for a spot in the spotlight. After his retirement on July 23, 2003, Dawkins remained a part of the baseball community, remembered for his contributions during a challenging era for many players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 98 8 16 4 0 0 3 2 9 34 0.163 0.241 0.204 0.445 -395.8

Career AVG .163 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career SLG .204 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.445 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 41.9% below 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
1999 CIN NL 7 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2000 CIN NL 14 41 5 9 2 0 0 3 0 2 7 0.220 — — — — 0.0
2002 CIN NL 31 48 2 6 2 0 0 0 2 6 21 0.125 — — — — -395.8
2003 KCR AL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 1 3 4 1 0
SS 42 21 41 71 5 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 CIN SS 7 0 2 4 0 1
2000 CIN SS 14 12 21 34 2 13
2002 CIN 2B 3 0 0 0 1 0
2002 CIN SS 21 9 18 33 3 6
2003 KCA 2B 3 1 3 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Shortstop 42