Thomas Gray "The Mayor" Watkins, Jr. (born June 18, 1980) is a former Major League Baseball third baseman for the Minnesota Twins. In 2018 he served as manager of the Twins\' Double-A affiliate, the Chattanooga Lookouts of the Southern League, after almost a decade as a coach in the Twins\' farm system.\n', '

Watkins was drafted by the Twins in the 38th round of the 1998 Major League Baseball draft from Riverdale High School in Fort Myers, Florida, and was a fan favorite during his two-year stint with the Twins high A affiliate, the Fort Myers Miracle (2002–2003). Watkins\' popularity with Miracle fans translated into one of the more interesting promotions in minor league history when he was the subject of the "Tommy Watkins Bobble-Butt" late in the 2003 season.\n', '

It was while with the Miracle that Watkins became more of a utility player. In 2002, he made 41 appearances at shortstop, 33 at third base, 19 at second base and three in the outfield. In 2003, he made his debut as a first baseman (8 times), and played all three outfield positions (38 total appearances), as well as making 28 appearances at third, 17 at shortstop, and nine at second.\n', '

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