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Jersey Number 25
Carter Watson
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Murfreesboro, Tenn.
- High School:
- Siegel HS
Bio
PITCHING
| Season | GP-GS | CG | SHO | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K | W-L | Saves | WHIP | BAA | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 23-2 | -- | -- | 32.1 | 34 | 23 | 19 | 2 | 21 | 22 | 5-3 | -- | 1.70 | .281 | 5.29 |
| 2012 | 37-4 | 0 | 0-1 | 28.0 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 24 | 3-0 | 1 | 1.18 | .216 | 2.57 | Total | 37-4 | -- | 0-1 | 60.1 | 55 | 32 | 27 | 3 | 33 | 46 | 8-3 | 1 | 1.46 | .252 | 4.03 |
MISC. PITCHING / FIELDING TOTALS
| Season | GP-GS | BF | 2B | 3B | WP | HBP | Balk | SFA | SHA | PO | Asst | E | Fld % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 23-2 | 152 | 6 | -- | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .800 |
| 2012 | 14-2 | 119 | 2 | -- | 1 | 6 | -- | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | .769 |
| Total | 37-4 | 271 | 8 | -- | 9 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | .778 |
2011 - FRESHMAN
• Led the Vols in victories during his rookie season, compiling a 5-3 record in 23 total appearances, including two starts. • Registered a 5.29 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 32.1 innings, while holding opposing hitters to a .281 batting average.
• Retired both batters he faced in his collegiate debut against Milwaukee on Feb. 19.
• Picked up his first career victory on Feb. 27 versus Canisius, allowing just one unearned run on two hits in 4.2 frames of relief.
• Notched his second victory in his very next appearance, tossing 2.1 innings of one-hit ball in UT[apos]s 10-8 triumph over Morehead State on March 6.
• Also tallied victories over Manhattan (3/13), at Lipscomb (3/23) and UNC Asheville (5/30).
• Suffered his first loss in his first collegiate start at Kentucky on March 20.
• Also came out on the short end against South Carolina (4/9) and at MTSU (5/11).
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn., where he was coached by Craig Reavis.• Was a four-year letterwinner for the Stars, finishing his prep career with an overall record of 24-6 and 264 strikeouts.
• Best season came as a senior when he posted a 10-2 mark on the mound and fanned 96 batters.
• Was a four-time all-district, three-time all-region and two-time all-state honoree.
• Was named his team[apos]s pitcher of the year in both 2008 and 2010.
PERSONAL
• Full name is Steven Carter Watson II• Born Aug. 6, 1992, in Nashville, Tenn.
• Son of Steve and Kaleida Watson
• Chose Tennessee over LSU, Clemson and Vanderbilt
• Recipient of the Hinkle & Mincey Athletic Scholarship Endowment and the Richard A. Hodge Athletic Scholarship
• Academic major: Sport management.
BSB | Tennessee Super Regional Postgame Presser at Arkansas (6.8.25)
Sunday, June 08
BSB | Tennessee Super Regional Postgame Presser at Arkansas (6.7.25)
Saturday, June 07
BSB | Tennessee Official Super Regional Preview Press Conference (6.6.25)
Friday, June 06
BSB | Tony Vitello Pre-NCAA Super Regional Media Availability (6.5.25)
Thursday, June 05
