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22. Bob Watson

22. Bob Watson
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: April 10, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA USA
  • Weight: 201 lbs.
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 09, 1966
  • Final Game: September 30, 1984
  • MVP - 1973
  • MVP - 1975
  • MVP - 1976
 
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Bob Watson achieved greater heights as an executive with the New York Yankees, but he was still quite the player who played at his peak with the Houston Astros. 

A two-time All-Star, Watson would exceed 150 hits six years in a row and had four campaigns where he batted over .300.  Watson's defensive skills were not the best, which hurts him on this list, but in the 14 years he played in Houston, he would collect 1,448 Hits, with 139 Home Runs with a .297 Batting Average. The Astros inducted Watson into their Hall of Fame in 2020.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: First Base, Outfield
  • Acquired: Signed as an Amateur Free Agent 1/31/65.
  • Departed: Traded to the Boston Red Sox for Pete Ladd, Cash and a Player to be Named Later 6/13/79.
  • Games Played: 1381
  • Notable Statistics: 640 Runs Scored
    1,448 Hits
    241 Doubles
    139 Home Runs
    30 Triples
    782 Runs Batted In
    21 Stolen Bases
    .297/.364/.444 Slash Line
    23.5 bWAR

    No Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (1973 & 1975)
    Most Assists by a First Baseman (1977)
    Most Total Zone Runs by a First Baseman (1977 & 1978)
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