Richard Watson
Richard Eugene Watson
Born: November 17, 1934
Napa, CA US
Deceased: September 9, 2003
Primary Position: Shortstop
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 165
Career: 1953-1957
Richard Watson compiled a career batting average of .271 with 0 home runs and 4 RBI in his 518-game career with the Pocatello Bannocks, Tri-City Braves, Wenatchee Chiefs, Seattle Rainiers and Lewiston Broncs. He began playing during the 1953 season and last took the field during the 1957 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | C | PION | Pocatello Bannocks | 129 | 559 | 559 | 135 | 13 | 3 | 0 | .242 | .242 | .275 | .517 | 154 | |||||||||||
| 1954 | A | NORW | Tri-City Braves | 124 | 455 | 455 | 120 | 13 | 1 | 0 | .264 | .264 | .297 | .560 | 135 | |||||||||||
| 1955 | B | NORW | Wenatchee Chiefs | 107 | 420 | 420 | 129 | 14 | 1 | 0 | .307 | .307 | .345 | .652 | 145 | |||||||||||
| 1955 | Open | PCL | Seattle Rainiers | 26 | 83 | 74 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | .216 | .275 | .230 | .505 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1956 | B | NORW | Wenatchee Chiefs | 132 | 512 | 512 | 147 | 16 | 4 | 0 | .287 | .287 | .334 | .621 | 171 | |||||||||||
| 1957 | B | NORW | (+) Wenatchee Chiefs | 123 | 432 | 432 | 129 | 19 | 2 | 0 | .299 | .299 | .352 | .650 | 152 | |||||||||||
| 1957 | B | NORW | (+) Lewiston Broncs | 123 | 432 | 432 | 129 | 19 | 2 | 0 | .299 | .299 | .352 | .650 | 152 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 518 | 2029 | 2020 | 6 | 547 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | .271 | .273 | .308 | .581 | 622 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Open | PCL | Seattle Rainiers | SS | 25 | 38 | 62 | 5 | 13 | .952 | 4.000 |
| Totals | 25 | 38 | 62 | 5 | 13 | .952 | 4.000 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | C | Pioneer League | Pocatello Bannocks | SLA | ||
| 1954 | A | Western International League | Tri-City Braves | |||
| 1955 | B | Northwest League | Wenatchee Chiefs | |||
| 1955 | Open | Pacific Coast League | Seattle Rainiers | |||
| 1956 | B | Northwest League | Wenatchee Chiefs | |||
| 1957 | B | Northwest League | Wenatchee Chiefs | CIN | ||
| 1957 | B | Northwest League | Lewiston Broncs | PHI |
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