John Wathan

John David Wathan

Positions: Catcher, First Baseman and Outfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 205 lb.

Born: October 4, 1949 in Cedar Rapids, IA
High School: St. Augustine HS (San Diego, CA)
School: University of San Diego (San Diego, CA)
Debut: May 26, 1976 (Age 26)
Final Game: October 6, 1985 (Age 36)
Relatives: Father of Dusty Wathan
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Managerial Stats

Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1987	37	Kansas City Royals	AL	2nd of 2	36	21	15	.583	2
2	1988	38	Kansas City Royals	AL		161	84	77	.522	3
3	1989	39	Kansas City Royals	AL		162	92	70	.568	2
4	1990	40	Kansas City Royals	AL		161	75	86	.466	6
5	1991	41	Kansas City Royals	AL	1st of 3	37	15	22	.405	6

6	1992	42	California Angels	AL	2nd of 3	89	39	50	.438	5
			Kansas City Royals		5 years	557	287	270	.515	3.8
			California Angels		1 year	89	39	50	.438	5.0
					6 years	646	326	320	.505	4.0

Manager of the Year Votes

1989 AL Manager of the Year - 5th

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