Grant Watkins

Photo by: Kaylee Kahn

Photo by: Kaylee Kahn

Photo by: Kaylee Kahn

Photo by: Kaylee Kahn

Photo by: Kaylee Kahn

2025 (Junior)

Started each of the 56 games he appeared in
Touted a .287 batting average (60 for 209) with a .409 on-base percentage and a .593 slugging percentage
Was a force at the plate with 16 home runs, 16 doubles and 55 runs batted in, ranking second on the team in each category
Tied for fourth in WAC in home runs and ranked seventh in RBIs and slugging percentage
Paced the Wildcats and ranked third in conference with 39 walks while scoring 48 runs
Stole four bases

2024 (Amarillo College)

Played in 51 games, building a .353 batting average (59 for 167)
Registered a .445 on-base percentage and a .713 slugging percentage
Posted 17 home runs and 58 runs batted in with nine doubles, 26 walks and four stolen bases
NJCAA First Team All-Region V, the first such selection in program history
All-WJCAC First Team Infielder
Played in the Texas-New Mexico All-Star Game in the fall of 2023 at Dallas Baptist University

2023 (Amarillo College)

Played in 26 games, building a .358 batting average (24 for 67), the third-highest on the team for players with at least 60 at-bats
Registered a .434 on-base percentage and a .627 slugging percentage
Posted five home runs and 17 runs batted in with three doubles, nine walks and one stolen base
All-WJCAC Honorable Mention Infielder

High School

Personal

Son of Gary and Dawn Watkins
Has two brothers, Drew and Luke Watkins
Uncle Randy Hayman played baseball at Belhaven University
Aunt Diane Hayman played basketball at Belhaven University
Cousin Katelyn Hayman played softball at Delta State University
Grandfather Larry Trest played tennis at Lamar University
"I chose ACU after getting to explore our nice campus, looking through the baseball facilities and meeting the coaching staff. What stood out was the structure, organization and energy that the staff brings with them everywhere they go, which is a standout trait compared to other universities. I chose ACU due to the strength of this school's academic programs, the structure and discipline that this athletic program requires and the tight community of Abilene.”