Dusty Wathan, baseball player, 2002-2002

Dusty Wathan

Born: 8/22/1973 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-24 | Final Game: 2002-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Dustin James Wathan

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Biography

Dusty Wathan was a professional baseball player born in 1973, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 2002 to 2009, primarily known for his time with the Philadelphia Phillies. Throughout his career, Wathan appeared in 3 games, showcasing a solid performance with a batting average of 0.6, which was highlighted by 3 hits, including 1 run batted in (RBI). While he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his presence on the field contributed to the team's dynamics during his tenure. Wathan played during a time when the game was evolving, with a focus on power hitting and advanced statistics beginning to take hold. Although his major league career was short-lived, Wathan's dedication to the sport and his contributions at the minor league level were noteworthy. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching, furthering his impact on the game and nurturing the next generation of baseball talent. His legacy continues as he remains involved in baseball, emphasizing the importance of player development and strategy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 5 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.600 0.667 0.800 1.467 0.0

Career AVG .600 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +129.6% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +101.3% above league average.

Career SLG .800 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — +92.0% above league average.

Career OPS 1.467 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — +96.1% 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
2002 KCR AL 3 5 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.600 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 1 14 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 KCA C 3 1 14 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cerritos College Norwalk CA 1994