Matt Watson
| AB | 101 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .188 |
| OBP | .234 |
| SLG | .287 |
| HR | 1 |
- Full name Matthew Kyle Watson
- Born 09/05/1978 in Lancaster, PA
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Xavier
- Debut 09/12/2003
- Drafted in the 16th round (480th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 1999.
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Watson (no relation to Brandon) missed much of 2000 because of rotator-cuff surgery and entered last season as an afterthought. Healthy again, he won the Florida State League batting crown and Expos minor league player of the year honors. He also had an impressive .417 on-base percentage, walked more than he struck out and contributed his share of doubles and steals. A pure hitter, Watson has a short stroke and gap power. He's a solid left fielder with a playable arm and good range. He's an intelligent base runner with average speed, and the Expos rave about his makeup and determination. Watson will have a chance to go for his third batting title in four years--he hit .380 to lead the New York-Penn League in 1999--when he heads close to home to play for Harrisburg.
