Tony Watson, baseball player, 2011-2021

Tony Watson

Born: 5/30/1985 in Sioux City, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-06-08 | Final Game: 2021-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 224 lbs

Full name: Anthony Michael Watson

Biography

Tony Watson, born in 1985, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 2011 to 2021. He established himself as a reliable reliever, known for his exceptional control and ability to induce ground balls, which made him a key asset in the bullpen. Over the course of his career, Watson compiled a record of 47-29 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.9. He notched 570 strikeouts and secured 32 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Watson's contributions to the game were recognized in 2014 when he earned an All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the premier relief pitchers of his era. He played during a time when bullpens became increasingly crucial to a team's success, and his ability to handle late-inning assignments made him a vital part of the pitching staff for the teams he represented. After retiring in 2021, Watson left behind a legacy of consistent performance and professionalism, marking him as a significant figure in the modern era of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
47 29 689 0 0 0 32 648.3 528 209 63 174 570 2.90 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
689 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 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
2017 NLDS1 LAN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 NLCS LAN 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 WS LAN 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 NLWC PIT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2013 NLWC PIT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2013 NLDS1 PIT 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
2 0 16 0 0 12.0 9 3 2 5 2.25

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2017 NLCS LAN 0 0 4 0 0 2.3 0 0 0 2 0.00
2017 NLDS1 LAN 0 0 2 0 0 1.0 3 2 0 0 18.00
2017 WS LAN 2 0 5 0 0 3.7 2 0 1 1 0.00
2015 NLWC PIT 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 0 0 0 1 0.00
2013 NLDS1 PIT 0 0 3 0 0 3.0 2 0 1 1 0.00
2013 NLWC PIT 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 2 1 0 0 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 689 0 40 99 7 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 689

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 PIT NL $3,450,000
2015 PIT NL $1,750,000
2014 PIT NL $518,500
2013 PIT NL $505,500
2012 PIT NL $484,000
Total Career Earnings $6,708,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Nebraska at Lincoln Lincoln NE 2005, 2006, 2007