Brandon Watson, baseball player, 2005-2007

Brandon Watson

Born: 9/30/1981 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-08-09 | Final Game: 2007-06-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Brandon Eric Watson

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Biography

Brandon Watson, born in 1981, was a professional baseball player who had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007. Primarily a position player, Watson was known for his speed on the base paths, contributing a total of 2 stolen bases over the course of his career. He played in a total of 40 games, during which he recorded 17 hits, including 1 home run, and garnered 7 RBIs. His career batting average stood at .198, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his time in the league. Watson's MLB tenure occurred during a transformative period in the sport, as the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics. Although his time in the majors was limited, his experience represents the journey of many players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. After his time in the majors ended in June 2007, Watson continued to be involved in the sport, reflecting the dedication and passion that defines many athletes who encounter the ups and downs of professional baseball.

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 0.198 0.250 0.279 0.529 0.0

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 0.529 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 30.3% below 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
2005 WAS NL 25 40 8 7 1 1 1 5 0 4 8 0.175 — — — — 0.0
2006 WAS NL 9 28 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.179 — — — — 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 0.278 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 26 19 39 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 WAS OF 13 7 13 1 1 0
2006 WAS OF 8 7 17 0 0 0
2007 WAS OF 5 5 9 0 0 0

Career Games by 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