Allen Watson
Born: 11/18/1970 in Jamaica, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-07-08 | Final Game: 2000-08-10
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Allen Kenneth Watson
Biography
Allen Watson, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2000. Over his career, he showcased his talents with several teams, ultimately finishing with a record of 51-55. Watson's career earned run average (ERA) was 5.03, and he recorded a total of 589 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level. Although he achieved only one save in his career, his contributions on the mound were significant during his tenure.
Watson's playing style was characterized by a mix of power and finesse, which reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the 1990s. This period was marked by offensive explosions and changing pitching philosophies, as pitchers adapted to a game increasingly dominated by hitters. Watson's presence in the league during this era contributed to the evolving dynamics of pitching, as he navigated the challenges posed by some of the game’s most formidable lineups. His career spanned crucial developments in baseball, making him a noteworthy figure among pitchers of his generation.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 55 | 206 | 137 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 892.0 | 979 | 499 | 139 | 351 | 589 | 5.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | STL | NL | 6 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 90 | 44 | 28 | 49 | 4.60 | - |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 6 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.7 | 130 | 71 | 53 | 74 | 5.52 | - |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 7 | 9 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114.3 | 126 | 63 | 41 | 49 | 4.96 | - |
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 8 | 12 | 29 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 185.7 | 189 | 95 | 69 | 128 | 4.61 | - |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 12 | 12 | 35 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 199.0 | 220 | 109 | 73 | 141 | 4.93 | - |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 6 | 7 | 28 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 92.3 | 122 | 62 | 34 | 64 | 6.04 | - |
| 1999 | NYY | AL | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 30 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 2.10 | - |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | 2 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.7 | 36 | 18 | 22 | 32 | 4.08 | -190.2 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 30 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 10.23 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 175 | 13 | 45 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 0.257 | 0.293 | 0.343 | 0.636 | -301.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | STL | NL | 16 | 26 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 22 | 38 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | STL | NL | 21 | 36 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.417 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | SFG | NL | 32 | 65 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.231 | -301.0 |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYY | AL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | 14 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | NYY | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ALCS | NYA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ALCS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 206 | 137 | 33 | 124 | 7 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | SLN | P | 16 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | SLN | P | 22 | 22 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | SLN | P | 21 | 19 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | SFN | P | 29 | 29 | 6 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | ANA | P | 35 | 34 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | ANA | P | 28 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | NYA | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | NYN | P | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SEA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | NYA | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 206 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NYA | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 2000 | NYA | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | $200,000 |
| 1999 | NYN | NL | $750,000 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | $2,900,000 |
| 1997 | ANA | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | $240,000 |
| 1995 | SLN | NL | $155,000 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $130,000 |
| 1993 | SLN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,784,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Institute of Technology | Old Westbury | NY | 1989, 1990, 1991 |