Reggie Williams

Born: 8/29/1960 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-09-02 | Final Game: 1988-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Reginald Dewayne Williams

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Biography

Reggie Williams, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1988. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 200 games as a position player. Williams showcased a solid batting average of .259, accumulating 98 hits and 39 runs batted in. Known for his speed on the base paths, he recorded 11 stolen bases and hit 5 home runs, demonstrating a blend of contact hitting and occasional power. Williams played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by an increased emphasis on athleticism and speed. He contributed to his teams with a versatile playing style, offering both offensive capabilities and defensive reliability. While Williams may not have achieved the star status of some contemporaries, his dedication to the game and consistent performance in a competitive environment left a lasting impact on his teammates and fans alike. After retiring from professional play on October 2, 1988, Williams' contributions to the sport continued to be remembered by those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
200	379	52	98	16	2	5	39	11	28	76	0.259	0.311	0.351	0.662	-96.3

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1985	LAD	NL	22	9	4	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1986	LAD	NL	128	303	35	84	14	2	4	32	9	23	57	0.277	.257 (+8%)	.325 (+2%)	.395 (-5%)	.720 (-2%)	-96.3
1987	LAD	NL	39	36	6	4	0	0	0	4	1	5	9	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	CLE	AL	11	31	7	7	2	0	1	3	0	0	6	0.226	—	—	—	—	0.0