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Ht: 6-4
Wt: 215
Bats: R
Throws: R
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08/22/1973 |
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Jacksonville,
FL
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Signed by Seattle as a non-drafted free agent, 6/20/94. ... Signed by Florida, 1/15/01. ... Signed by San Diego, 12/18/01. ... Traded to Milwaukee for 1B Kevin Barker, 3/24/02. ... Signed by Kansas City, 5/16/02. ... Signed by Cleveland, 12/19/02.
Son of former Royals catcher and manager John Wathan, brother of Derek Wathan, a shortstop in the Marlins' organization. ... Made MLB debut, 9/24/02 for Kansas City vs. Detroit and hit an RBI double off Jeff Farnsworth in his first career at-bat. ... Is 3-for-5 in three games in his major-league career, all with Kansas City in 2002.
Has played 780 career games in the minors for 14 different teams. ... Had best season in 2004, hitting .303 with one homer, 44 runs, 24 RBI in 77 games at Class AAA Buffalo, helping the Bisons win the International League championship. ... Has 39 homers and 316 RBI and a career average of .277 in 2,474 at-bats in the minors.
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