Johnny Watson, baseball player, 1930-1930

Johnny Watson

Born: 1/16/1908 in Tazewell, VA, USA

Died: 4/29/1965 in Huntington, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-09-26 | Final Game: 1930-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Thomas Watson

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Biography

Johnny Watson was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from 1930 to September 28, 1930. Primarily serving as a position player, Watson made a limited impact during his time in the league, appearing in only four games. Throughout his short tenure, he recorded three hits and drove in three runs, finishing with a batting average of 0.25. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing any bases, he contributed to his team's offensive efforts during the early days of the Great Depression, a challenging era for both players and fans alike. Watson's career unfolded during a transitional time in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadows of the deadball era, which had dominated the early 20th century. While his playing time was minimal, his presence in the majors is a reminder of the many players who passed through the league during this period, often without the fanfare or extensive records of more prominent stars. Though Watson's contributions to the game were limited, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who played the game with passion, even in the face of adversity.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
4 12 1 3 2 0 0 3 0 1 2 0.250 0.308 0.417 0.724 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .294 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.784 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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
1930 DET AL 4 12 1 3 2 0 0 3 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 4 0 7 7 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1930 DET SS 4 0 7 7 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Marshall University Huntington WV 1927, 1928, 1929