Derek Wathan
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Derek Wathan was a professional baseball player who is currently retired. He was a switch hitting middle infielder. He is the son of former MLB
player,and MLB manager John Wathan
. He is also the brother of former MLB player and Phillies minor league manager Dusty Wathan
. Wathan attended the University of Oklahoma
for college, and was selected by the Florida Marlins
in the second round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft
. Wathan played for 11 seasons with several different organizations. He signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers
for and announced his retirement at the end of the 2008 season. He is married to Heather and they have two children, Knox and Brooke. They currently reside in Texas.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player,and MLB manager John Wathan
John Wathan
John David Wathan is a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager for the Kansas City Royals. He was considered one of the rare catchers with speed, having 105 stolen bases during his career...
. He is also the brother of former MLB player and Phillies minor league manager Dusty Wathan
Dusty Wathan
Dustin James Wathan is an American former professional baseball player. A catcher, Wathan played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals in ....
. Wathan attended the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
for college, and was selected by the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
in the second round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft
1998 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1998 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1998...
. Wathan played for 11 seasons with several different organizations. He signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
for and announced his retirement at the end of the 2008 season. He is married to Heather and they have two children, Knox and Brooke. They currently reside in Texas.