Reggie Willits, baseball player, 2006-2011

Reggie Willits

Born: 5/30/1981 in Chickasha, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-04-26 | Final Game: 2011-06-03

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

Full name: Reggie Gene Willits

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Biography

Reggie Willits, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact during his career from 2006 to 2011. Primarily a position player, Willits played a total of 414 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills predominantly with the Los Angeles Angels. Known for his speed and base-running acumen, he recorded 40 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to disrupt opposing defenses and create scoring opportunities. Willits finished his career with a batting average of .258, accumulating 218 hits and driving in 58 runs, although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league. Willits was part of the game during a transitional period in baseball, where advanced analytics began to influence team strategies and player evaluations. While he may not have been a traditional power hitter, his contributions were highly valued on the base paths and in the outfield, where his speed and defensive capabilities complemented his offensive style. His ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game helped him carve out a niche during his tenure in the majors, and he remains a notable figure for his time with the Angels.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
414 844 146 218 35 1 0 58 40 129 169 0.258 0.356 0.302 0.658 -1204.2

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career SLG .302 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 11.7% 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
2006 LAA AL 28 45 12 12 1 0 0 2 4 11 10 0.267 — — — — -11.0
2007 LAA AL 136 430 74 126 20 1 0 34 27 69 83 0.293 .268 (+9%) .335 (+16%) .422 (-19%) .758 (-3%) 58.4
2008 LAA AL 82 108 21 21 4 0 0 7 2 21 26 0.194 .263 (-26%) .333 (-4%) .416 (-44%) .749 (-26%) -486.2
2009 LAA AL 49 80 16 17 2 0 0 6 5 5 17 0.212 .262 (-19%) .332 (-23%) .417 (-43%) .750 (-34%) -493.4
2010 LAA AL 97 159 23 41 7 0 0 8 2 19 26 0.258 .257 (avg) .325 (+5%) .402 (-25%) .728 (-12%) -272.0
2011 LAA AL 22 22 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 4 7 0.045 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 ALCS LAA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2009 ALDS2 LAA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2008 ALDS1 LAA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2007 ALDS1 LAA 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 330 196 510 12 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 LAA OF 20 11 36 1 1 0
2007 LAA OF 118 104 260 6 3 1
2008 LAA OF 57 21 46 0 0 0
2009 LAA OF 39 16 36 0 0 0
2010 LAA OF 76 36 109 5 1 0
2011 LAA OF 20 8 23 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 184
Center Field 93
Right Field 73
Designated Hitter 35

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 LAA AL $775,000
2010 LAA AL $625,000
2008 LAA AL $432,500
2007 LAA AL $382,500
Total Career Earnings $2,215,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Oklahoma Norman OK 2002, 2003
Seminole State College Seminole OK 2000, 2001

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2007 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 11.0 140 0