Brandon Watson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2007)
Brandon Watson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007 for the Washington Nationals and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .198 with 17 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 RBI.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-08-09
- Last Game
- 2007-06-25
Full name: Brandon Eric Watson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 86 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 12 | .198 | .250 | .279 | .529 | 0 |
Career AVG .198 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.
Career SLG .279 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.
Career OPS .529 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 30.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 25 | 40 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 9 | 28 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 5 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 40 | 86 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 12 | .198 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 39 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 5 | .256 |
| Away | 19 | 47 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | .149 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-25 | WAS | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-06-24 | WAS | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-23 | WAS | CLE | L | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-06-22 | WAS | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-20 | WAS | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-30 | CIN | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-13 | WAS | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-04-12 | WAS | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-11 | WAS | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-10 | WAS | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 14 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | WAS | NL | $327,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $327,000 | ||
Brandon Watson: the record in brief
August 9, 2005 and June 25, 2007 bracket Brandon Watson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Watson played for the Washington Nationals (2005 to 2007) and the Cincinnati Reds (2006). Born on September 30, 1981, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Watson is listed as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 170 pounds. Brandon Watson was the playing name; the full given name is Brandon Eric.
Watson finished with 17 hits from 86 at bats in 40 games, which works out to .198, adding 1 home run and 7 RBI. The on-base percentage is .250 and the slugging percentage .279, for an OPS of .529. The league as a whole hit .267 across Watson's seasons, which puts the .198 career mark 26.0% below average. In OPS terms, Watson's .529 stands 30.3% below the league's .759. The hits column peaks at 7, in 2005. The best average in the busiest seasons was .179, in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandon Watson
- What years did Brandon Watson play?
- Brandon Watson played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007.
- Was Brandon Watson a pitcher?
- No. Brandon Watson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brandon Watson hit?
- Brandon Watson hit 1 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What was Brandon Watson's career batting average?
- Brandon Watson batted .198 over his career, with 17 hits in 86 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brandon Watson have?
- Brandon Watson drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Brandon Watson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandon Watson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.