Johnie Watson
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Johnie Watson was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Stars and the Brooklyn Royal Giants. In 191 career games, he hit .243 with 167 hits, 4 home runs, and 71 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 7/13/1958 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Full name: Johnie Walstine Watson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | 686 | 112 | 167 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 71 | 18 | 49 | 5 | .243 | .295 | .316 | .611 | -1,532 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.
Career OBP .295 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career SLG .316 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.
Career OPS .611 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 17.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | DS | NNL | 15 | 39 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | DS | NNL | 60 | 245 | 54 | 69 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 19 | 0 | .282 | .282 (avg) | .344 (-3%) | .390 (-8%) | .734 (-6%) | -231.9 |
| 1924 | DS | NNL | 30 | 87 | 15 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 2 | .253 | .283 (-11%) | .345 (-6%) | .389 (-11%) | .734 (-9%) | -133.5 |
| 1925 | BRG | ECL | 35 | 133 | 16 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0 | .233 | .288 (-19%) | .349 (-24%) | .407 (-30%) | .756 (-27%) | -609.4 |
| 1926 | DS | NNL | 51 | 182 | 26 | 42 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 3 | .231 | .279 (-17%) | .345 (-18%) | .390 (-18%) | .735 (-18%) | -557.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 191 | 686 | 112 | 167 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 71 | 18 | 49 | 5 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -1,532 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 114 |
| Center Field | 18 |
| Right Field | 49 |
Johnie Watson: the record in brief
The season rows for Johnie Watson begin in 1922. By club, Watson's seasons break down as the Detroit Stars (1922 to 1926) and the Brooklyn Royal Giants (1925). Watson played primarily as a left fielder. Born on January 5, 1896, in Beaumont, TX, USA, Watson was listed at 5 feet, 10 inches and 175 pounds. The bio records the death on July 13, 1958, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name Johnie Walstine.
In 191 games and 686 at bats, Watson batted .243 with 167 hits; the totals also include 4 homers and 71 RBI. Reaching base at a .295 clip and slugging .316, Watson finished with a .611 OPS. The league as a whole hit .284 across Watson's seasons, which puts the .243 career mark 14.3% below average. The OPS comparison is .611 to a league .741, 17.5% below average. No season topped the 69 hits of 1923. Watson drove in a season-high 27 runs in 1923. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .282 in 1923, did not top the league's .282.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnie Watson
- Was Johnie Watson a pitcher?
- No. Johnie Watson was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Johnie Watson hit?
- Johnie Watson hit 4 career home runs with 167 hits.
- What was Johnie Watson's career batting average?
- Johnie Watson batted .243 over his career, with 167 hits in 686 at bats.
- How many RBI did Johnie Watson have?
- Johnie Watson drove in 71 runs in his career.
- Is Johnie Watson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Johnie Watson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Johnie Watson play for?
- Johnie Watson played for the Detroit Stars and the Brooklyn Royal Giants.