Dave Watkins

Born: 3/15/1944 in Owensboro, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-04-09 | Final Game: 1969-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: David Roger Watkins

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Biography

Dave Watkins was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who played as a position player during a brief career spanning the 1969 season. He made his debut on April 9, 1969, and concluded his time in Major League Baseball on October 2, 1969. Over the course of his career, Watkins participated in 69 games, demonstrating his versatility in the field despite a challenging batting average of .176. He recorded 26 hits, including four home runs, and drove in 12 runs while also contributing with two stolen bases. Watkins played during a transformative era in baseball, a time when the game was beginning to see the influences of both expansion and the integration of more diverse talent. Despite his limited playing time, he left an indelible mark on the teams he represented, showcasing his potential as a power hitter with a knack for making impactful plays. His journey through Major League Baseball, although short-lived, reflects the challenges faced by many players during the late 1960s as they vied for a place in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
69	148	17	26	2	1	4	12	2	22	53	0.176	0.291	0.284	0.574	-377.8

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .284 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.574 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 16.7% 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
1969	PHI	NL	69	148	17	26	2	1	4	12	2	22	53	0.176	.248 (-29%)	.320 (-9%)	.369 (-23%)	.689 (-17%)	-377.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
C	54	33	241	18	5	2
OF	5	5	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	PHI	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1969	PHI	C	54	33	241	18	5	2
1969	PHI	OF	5	5	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	54
Third Base	1
Left Field	5
Right Field	1