There is also a British racehorse called Winker Watson after the character. The current city clerk is Kim Winker, whose term began in 2017. His first wife was Mary Van Winker Ketcham, daughter of Tredwell Ketcham of New York. Winker made his professional debut for the Billings Mustangs in 2012. Winker returned after the season to play in the Arizona Fall League. The Reds added Winker to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season. In 2017, Winker batted .298 with seven home runs in 47 games played. In July, Winker played in the All-Star Futures Game, going 1-2.