Logan Watkins

Vincent Logan Watkins (born August 29, 1989) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs.

Logan Watkins
Watkins with the Erie SeaWolves in 2017
Olmecas de Tabasco
Second baseman
Born: (1989-08-29) August 29, 1989
Wichita, Kansas
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 4, 2013, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
(through 2014 season)
Batting average.233
Home runs1
Runs batted in6
Teams

Early life

Watkins attended Goddard High School in Goddard, Kansas, where he played football as a quarterback and baseball.[1]

Professional career

Chicago Cubs
Watkins with the Cubs during spring training in 2013

Watkins was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 21st round of the 2008 amateur draft. He signed with the team on June 27, 2008, receiving a reported signing bonus of $600,000. Watkins was named the Cubs' minor league player of the year in 2012. The Cubs added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[2] On August 4, 2013, the Cubs promoted Watkins to the major leagues.[3] Watkins hit .246 with a home run in 65 at-bats with the Cubs in 2014.

Watkins was designated for assignment by the Cubs on December 19, 2014.[4]

Detroit Tigers

On December 23, 2016, Watkins signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[5] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Wichita Wingnuts

On March 26, 2018, Watkins signed with the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association. Watkins set the Wingnuts franchise single season record for hits with 142. In 100 games for the Wingnuts, Watkins hit .338.

Toros de Tijuana

On December 13, 2018, Watkins signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League for the 2019 season.[6]

Olmecas de Tabasco

On January 7, 2020, Watkins was traded to the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League in exchange for Humberto Castro.

References
  1. Arguello, John (November 13, 2012). "Logan Watkins working his way to Wrigley". Chicago Now. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  2. "Bryan LaHair designated for assignment as Cubs set 40-man roster | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved 2013-08-06.
  3. John Arguello (2013-07-25). "Logan Watkins gets the call up to Chicago, will start at 2B today. | Cubs Den". Chicagonow.com. Retrieved 2013-08-06.
  4. "Cubs claim catcher Ryan Lavarnway and outfielder Shane Peterson off waivers". MLB.com. December 19, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  5. Beck, Jason (January 10, 2017). "Tigers sign Minors contracts with 22 players". MLB.com. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  6. "Toros de Tijuana se fortalece; Logan Watkins se une a la "embestida"" (in Spanish). December 13, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2018.


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