Doc Watson, baseball player, 1913-1915

Doc Watson

Born: 1/30/1885 in Carroll County, OH, USA

Died: 12/30/1949 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-03 | Final Game: 1915-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles John Watson

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Biography

Doc Watson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the early 20th century, from 1913 to 1915. Born in 1885, Watson made a name for himself during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 21 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 2.7, Watson demonstrated exceptional skill in limiting runs, a testament to his effectiveness as a pitcher in an era when offense was often hard to come by. In addition to his win-loss record, Watson recorded 133 strikeouts and secured one save throughout his career, contributing to his team's efforts in critical moments. His ability to strike out batters underscored a pitching style that combined precision with an understanding of the game. Although his career was relatively short, Doc Watson remains a notable figure in baseball history, representing the challenges and triumphs faced by pitchers during a transformative time in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 21 69 46 21 5 1 372.7 326 112 4 137 133 2.70 0

Career ERA 2.70 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 8.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1913 CHC NL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 8 1 6 1 1.00 3.07 (+67%) -
1914 CHF FL 9 8 26 18 10 3 1 172.0 145 39 49 69 2.04 2.93 (+30%) 863.7
1914 SLF FL 3 4 9 7 4 2 0 56.0 41 12 24 18 1.93 2.93 (+34%) -807.9
1915 SLF FL 9 9 33 20 6 0 0 135.7 132 60 58 45 3.98 2.90 (-37%) -1135.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
69 112 8 12 1 0 0 5 0 6 46 0.107 0.153 0.116 0.269 -546.0

Career AVG .107 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 57.9% below league average.

Career OBP .153 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.

Career SLG .116 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.269 vs. league average 0.660 across their career seasons — 59.3% 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
1913 CHC NL 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1914 CHF FL 26 54 3 5 1 0 0 3 0 2 23 0.093 .255 (-64%) .322 (-61%) .339 (-67%) .661 (-64%) -546.0
1914 SLF FL 9 16 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 7 0.125 — — — — -546.0
1915 SLF FL 33 40 3 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 15 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 69 0 9 84 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1913 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1914 CHF P 26 0 3 49 2 0
1914 SLF P 9 0 4 11 0 0
1915 SLF P 33 0 2 24 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 69