Bob Watson Stats & Facts
Bob Watson Positions: Bats: R Throws: R Height: 72 Weight: 201 Born: Wednesday, April 10, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA USA Died: in , Debut: 9/9/1966 Last Game: 9/30/1984 Full Name: Robert Jose Watson
Houston’s Brandon Barnes collects the eighth cycle in franchise history
Houston’s Brandon Barnes, who goes 5-for-5, scores three times and drives in two runs in the Astros’ 10-7 loss to Seattle at Minute Maid Park, and collects the eighth cycle in franchise history. The Astros center fielder joins Cesar Cedeno (1972, 1976), Bob Watson (1977), Andujar Cedeno (1992), Jeff Bagwell (2001), Craig Biggio (2002), and Luke Scott (2006) when his eighth-inning double completes the historic accomplishment.
Bob Watson, the former Yankee GM, receives the Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The honor is bestowed on the first black general manager in baseball history during the organization’s Legacy Awards ceremonies in Kansas City.
Bob Watson, the former Yankee GM, receives the Jackie Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The honor is bestowed on the first black general manager in baseball history during the organization’s Legacy Awards ceremonies in Kansas City.
The Yankees announce Brian Cashman will replace Bob Watson, who recently resigned as the team’s general manager. During Watson’s brief 2+ year tenure, the Bronx Bombers won their first World Series since 1978.
The Yankees announce Brian Cashman will replace Bob Watson, who recently resigned as the team’s general manager. During Watson’s brief 2+ year tenure, the Bronx Bombers won their first World Series since 1978.
Chris Speier hits for the cycle and Ernest Riles hits the 10,000th home run in Giants history to lead San Francisco to a 21 – 2 rout of the Cardinals
Chris Speier hits for the cycle and Ernest Riles hits the 10,000th home run in Giants history to lead San Francisco to a 21 – 2 rout of the Cardinals. The 21 runs are a San Francisco record. Speier also cycled as an Expo in 1978, just the 4th major leaguer to do so for two teams. He joins Joe Cronin (Washington, 1929; Red Sox, 1940), Babe Herman (Dodgers, 1931; Cubs, 1933) and Bob Watson (Astros, 1977; Boston, 1979).
New York Yankees sign two veteran free agents to long-term contracts: first baseman Bob “The Bull” Watson and pitcher Rudy May
On November 8, 1979, the New York Yankees sign two veteran free agents to long-term contracts: first baseman Bob “The Bull” Watson and pitcher Rudy May. The two veterans will help the Yankees to an American League-leading 103 wins in 1980. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other…
Bob Watson becomes the first modern major leaguer to hit for the cycle in both leagues.
In a 10 – 2 victory over the Orioles, Red Sox Bob Watson becomes the first modern major leaguer to hit for the cycle in both leagues.
J.R. Richards whiffs eleven Reds for his 15th win and 3 Stros hit bombs
1977 – Jose Cruz and Cesar Cedeno both sock a pair of homers, blasting Cincinnati, 7-2. Bob Watson belts another for good measure. Cedeno has four hits, including a triple. J.R. Richards whiffs eleven Reds for his 15th win.
1977 – Bob Watson drills a three-run blast in the top of the ninth to tie the Reds at 3-3, then Art Howe scorches a two-run double in the eleventh for a 6-4 victory. Watson has four hits on the night.
1977 – Bob Watson drills a three-run blast in the top of the ninth to tie the Reds at 3-3, then Art Howe scorches a two-run double in the eleventh for a 6-4 victory. Watson has four hits on the night.
Houston bombs the Rangers in a 16-6 exhibition win in Oklahoma City.
1977 – Houston bombs the Rangers in a 16-6 exhibition win in Oklahoma City. Willie Crawford drives in five runs but the moment nobody forgets is when Bob Watson doubles into a double play. Texas catcher Bill Fahey tags out both Enos Cabell and Jose Cruz at the plate.