Allen Watson, baseball player, 1993-2000

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

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

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

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