Bob Watson

Played For
Houston Astros (1966-1979)
Boston Red Sox (1979)
New York Yankees (1980-1982)
Atlanta Braves (1982-1984)

Born
Robert Jose Watson was born on April 10, 1946, in Los Angeles, CA.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  1B

Primary Team:  HOU

Major League Debut
September 9, 1966

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Nicknames
Bull

Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1990 BBWAA 3 .7%

Post-Season Appearances
1980 American League Championship Series
1981 American League Division Playoffs
1981 American League Championship Series
1981 World Series

Batting Feats

• June 24, 1977: Cycle...


• September 15, 1979: Cycle...

Hitting Streaks
19 games (1973)

All-Star Selections
1973 NL
1975 NL

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