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Joe Medwick League
4-1-2058
Jim Watson Relief Pitcher
Retired (1976, Age 37)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.46 Total Rating B-   Bats/Throws L/L
W-L 39-62 Status Deceased (2021) Option Years 0  
SV 381 Age at Death 82 Date of Birth 10-15-1939
K 480 Drafted Round 2, Pick 27
(1959)		 Majors Svc Time 12 years
(131 games)
IP 835.2
WHIP 1.43
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L F  Endurance C-   Ldrship B+
Power vs. R D+ Power vs. L F  Velocity C    Mentor Val A 
Speed D- Bunt D+ Control B 
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range C- WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm C+ WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health B  LCS Appearances 3
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 7
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
195920D C-C+
196021D C B-
196122D C+B 
196223D C+B+
196324D+C+B+
196425D+B-A-
196526D+B-A-
196627C-B-A-
196728C-B-A-
196829C-B-A-
196930C-B-A-
197031C-B A-
197132C-B A-
197233C-B A-
197334C-B A-
197435C-B-A-
197536C-C+B+
197637C-C B+
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1976-11-01Jim Watson has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1976-06-05The Philadelphia Flap Jacks have waived Jim Watson.
1976-05-31The Philadelphia Flap Jacks have promoted Luis LaFrancois to the major league team. The Philadelphia Flap Jacks have designated Jim Watson for assignment.
1966-09-04Jim Watson of the Philadelphia Phillies is injured and is expected to be out 40 days.
1966-03-01The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Cal McLish to the major league team. The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Jim Watson to the major league team. The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Jake Sturgis to the major league team.
1965-09-17A trade has been completed between the New York Spiders and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philadelphia Phillies receive Jim Watson, Draft Pick - 1966 Round 2 (NYA) from the New York Spiders in exchange for Ron Jones.
1964-10-01The New York Spiders have promoted Hank Crossin to the major league team. The New York Spiders have sent Jim Watson to the minors.
1964-08-25The New York Spiders have promoted Jim Watson to the major league team. The New York Spiders have sent Darryl Heinzman to the minors.
1964-07-02The New York Spiders have promoted Jimmy Mason to the major league team. The New York Spiders have sent Jim Watson to the minors.
1964-04-01The New York Spiders have promoted Jim Watson to the major league team. The New York Spiders have sent Charlie Colbern to the minors.
1963-10-03The New York Spiders have sent Jim Watson to the minors.
1963-09-21The New York Spiders have promoted Jim Watson to the major league team.
1963-09-02The New York Spiders have sent Jim Watson to the minors.
1963-06-11The New York Spiders have promoted Jim Watson to the major league team.
1963-06-08The New York Spiders have promoted Bumpus Ely to the major league team. The New York Spiders have sent Jim Watson to the minors.
1963-06-06A trade has been completed between the New York Spiders and the Chicago Contractors. The Chicago Contractors receive Axel Foley, Draft Pick - 1964 Round 2 (NYA) from the New York Spiders in exchange for Jim Watson.
1962-04-01The Chicago Ocelots of Naperville have promoted Jim Watson to the major league team. The Chicago Ocelots of Naperville have designated Kahlid Ballouli for assignment.
1959-04-11A trade has been completed between the Detroit Lugnuts and the Chicago Ocelots of Naperville. The Chicago Ocelots of Naperville receive Jim Watson from the Detroit Lugnuts in exchange for Draft Pick - 1960 Round 3 (CHA).