Warren Newson, baseball player, 1991-1998

Warren Newson

Born: 7/3/1964 in Newnan, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-05-29 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Warren Dale Newson

Biography

Warren Newson was a professional baseball player born in 1964, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 until his retirement in 1998. Primarily serving as a position player, Newson played a total of 489 games throughout his career. He recorded 248 hits, which included 34 home runs and 120 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .250. Known for his versatility on the field, Newson also demonstrated speed on the bases, contributing 14 stolen bases during his time in the league. Newson's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitting and the increasing importance of offensive contributions. While he may not have been a household name, his consistent performance and ability to impact games in various ways underscored his role as a solid contributor to his teams. After retiring on September 27, 1998, Newson left behind a legacy as a reliable player who played a significant part in the competitive landscape of the 1990s Major League Baseball.

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 0.250 0.374 0.401 0.775 1361.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 7 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1996 ALDS2 TEX 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
1995 ALDS2 SEA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1993 ALCS CHA 2 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 316 223 464 17 11 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 108
Center Field 3
Right Field 215
Designated Hitter 48

Salary History

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 Career Earnings $1,395,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Middle Georgia College Cochran GA 1985, 1986