Art Watson, baseball player, 1914-1915

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

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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 team’s 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

Career AVG .337 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +33.2% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career SLG .537 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +59.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.900 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — +37.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS 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