Bob Watson

First baseman, Baseball Player

1946 –

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Who is Bob Watson?

Robert José Watson is an American sports executive who currently serves as Major League Baseball's vice president in charge of discipline and vice president of rules and on-field operations. He is also a former general manager, coach, and retired first baseman and left fielder who played for the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves from 1966 to 1984. In his playing career, Watson batted .295 with 184 home runs and 989 runs batted in and selected to two All-Star teams. He also batted .371 in 17 post-season games while striking out just twice. After a return to the Yankees serving as GM, they won the World Series in 1996.

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Born
Apr 10, 1946
Los Angeles
Also known as
  • Robert Jose Watson
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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