Warren Newson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1998)
Warren Newson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1998 for the Chicago White Sox, the Seattle Mariners, and the Texas Rangers, a span of 8 seasons. In 489 career games, he hit .250 with 248 hits, 34 home runs, and 120 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,372.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-05-29
- Last Game
- 1998-09-27
Full name: Warren Dale Newson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 489 | 992 | 156 | 248 | 40 | 4 | 34 | 120 | 14 | 196 | 292 | .250 | .374 | .401 | .775 | 1,372 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career OBP .374 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.
Career SLG .401 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .775 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHA | AL | 71 | 132 | 20 | 39 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 2 | 28 | 34 | .295 | .255 (+16%) | .323 (+30%) | .384 (+10%) | .708 (+19%) | 593.1 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | 63 | 136 | 19 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 37 | 38 | .221 | .255 (-14%) | .322 (+20%) | .377 (-30%) | .699 (-7%) | 54.0 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | 26 | 40 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 12 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | 63 | 102 | 16 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 23 | .255 | .269 (-6%) | .338 (+2%) | .424 (-15%) | .763 (-7%) | -91.7 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | 51 | 85 | 19 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 27 | .235 | .266 (-12%) | .337 (+19%) | .417 (-7%) | .755 (+5%) | 174.5 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 33 | 72 | 15 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 18 | .292 | .266 (+9%) | .337 (+24%) | .417 (-3%) | .755 (+9%) | 174.5 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 91 | 235 | 34 | 60 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 31 | 3 | 37 | 82 | .255 | .269 (-5%) | .340 (+4%) | .426 (+6%) | .767 (+5%) | 276.7 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 81 | 169 | 23 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 31 | 53 | .213 | .266 (-20%) | .336 (-1%) | .419 (+10%) | .756 (+5%) | 173.8 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 10 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 489 | 992 | 156 | 248 | 40 | 4 | 34 | 120 | 14 | 196 | 292 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 1,355 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (489 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 256 | 505 | 82 | 120 | 17 | 69 | .238 |
| Away | 233 | 487 | 74 | 128 | 17 | 51 | .263 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-27 | TEX | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-26 | TEX | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-25 | TEX | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-09 | TEX | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-06 | TEX | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-08-23 | TEX | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-08-22 | TEX | NYY | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-08-18 | TEX | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-08-09 | TEX | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998-08-08 | TEX | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHA | OF | 50 | 36 | 48 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | CHA | OF | 50 | 36 | 67 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | CHA | OF | 5 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHA | OF | 34 | 23 | 46 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | CHA | OF | 24 | 18 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | OF | 23 | 17 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | TEX | OF | 66 | 52 | 122 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | TEX | OF | 58 | 38 | 93 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | TEX | OF | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 108 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 215 |
| Designated Hitter | 48 |
Salary History
Warren Newson's recorded salaries total $1,395,000 over 7 seasons, 1991 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Newson's career ran from 1991 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1998.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $375,000 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | $250,000 |
| 1995 | CHA | AL | $200,000 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | $175,000 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $160,000 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | $135,000 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,395,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Georgia College | Cochran | GA | 1985, 1986 |
Warren Newson: the record in brief
Warren Newson played a first major league game on May 29, 1991 and a last one on September 27, 1998. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago White Sox (1991 to 1995), the Seattle Mariners (1995), and the Texas Rangers (1996 to 1998). Newson is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-7 and 190 pounds. The bio says Newson threw and hit left-handed. The recorded birth is July 3, 1964, in Newnan, GA, USA. Warren Newson was the playing name; the full given name is Warren Dale.
Across 489 games at the plate, Newson's career line reads 248 hits in 992 at bats for a .250 average; the totals also include 34 homers and 120 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .374 and the slugging percentage .401, for an OPS of .775. The league as a whole hit .264 across Newson's seasons, which puts the .250 career mark 5.5% below average. No season beat the 10 home runs Newson hit in 1996. The hits column peaks at 60, in 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions about Warren Newson
- What years did Warren Newson play?
- Warren Newson played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1998.
- Was Warren Newson a pitcher?
- No. Warren Newson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Warren Newson hit?
- Warren Newson hit 34 career home runs with 248 hits.
- What teams did Warren Newson play for?
- Warren Newson played for 3 teams: the Chicago White Sox (1991–1995), the Seattle Mariners (1995), and the Texas Rangers (1996–1998).
- What were Warren Newson's career stats?
- In 489 games, Warren Newson had 248 hits, 34 home runs, 120 RBI, 156 runs, and 14 stolen bases, with a .250 batting average.
- How much did Warren Newson earn in his career?
- Warren Newson's recorded salaries total $1,395,000 over 7 seasons, 1991 to 1997. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Newson's career ran from 1991 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1998.
- What was Warren Newson's salary?
- Warren Newson's last recorded salary was $375,000, in 1997. His highest recorded salary was $375,000, in 1997, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1991. The Salary History table lists each season from 1991 to 1997.
- What position did Warren Newson play?
- Warren Newson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Warren Newson and how much did he weigh?
- Warren Newson was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Warren Newson hit each season?
- Warren Newson's home runs by season: 4 in 1991, 1 in 1992, 2 in 1993, 2 in 1994, 5 in 1995, 10 in 1996, 10 in 1997, and 0 in 1998. His most in one season was 10, in 1996 and 1997.
- What was Warren Newson's career batting average?
- Warren Newson batted .250 over his career, with 248 hits in 992 at bats.
- How many RBI did Warren Newson have?
- Warren Newson drove in 120 runs in his career.
- Is Warren Newson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Warren Newson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.