Art Watson
Born: 1/11/1884 in Jeffersonville, IN, USA
Died: 5/9/1950 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-05-19 | Final Game: 1915-08-07
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Arthur Stanhope Watson
Biography
Art Watson, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1914 to 1915. Primarily serving as a position player, Watson made his mark in the early years of the 20th century, a time when baseball was transitioning into a more organized and commercially viable sport. He played a total of 53 games during his brief career, showcasing his skills with a remarkable batting average of .337, which highlighted his ability to hit for both average and efficiency.
Watson's offensive contributions included 32 hits, 2 home runs, and 17 RBIs, reflecting his capability to drive in runs and support his teamโs offensive efforts. Although he did not steal any bases, his overall performance was notable during an era that was characterized by a focus on contact hitting rather than power. Watson's career, while short-lived, demonstrated the potential of players in the evolving landscape of baseball, and his statistics remain a testament to his talent on the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 95 | 17 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0.337 | 0.364 | 0.537 | 0.900 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BRF | FL | 22 | 46 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.283 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | BRF | FL | 9 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | BUF | FL | 22 | 30 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.467 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 31 | 0 | 93 | 29 | 7 | 3 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BRF | C | 18 | 0 | 66 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | BRF | C | 7 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915 | BUF | C | 6 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1915 | BUF | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 31 |
| Left Field | 1 |