Devan Watts
| Devan Watts | |||
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| Free agent | |||
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| Born: April 21, 1995 Mooresville, North Carolina | |||
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Devan Scott Watts (born April 21, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.
Career
Watts attended Mooresville High School in Mooresville, North Carolina and played college baseball at Tusculum College. He did not start pitching until his senior year of high school.[1] Watts was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 17th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft.[2]
Watts made his professional debut with the Danville Braves and was promoted to the Rome Braves. He posted a combined 3–1 record with a 0.79 ERA in twenty relief appearances between both teams. He started 2017 with the Florida Fire Frogs and was promoted to the Mississippi Braves during the season.[3][4] In 58.2 total relief innings, Watts pitched to a 1–2 record, 2.15 ERA, and 65 strikeouts.[5]
In 2018, Watts pitched to a 0-2 record and 9.49 ERA with the Florida Fire Frogs, leading to his release on June 5, 2018. On June 18, he signed with the York Revolution of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. After posting a 2.79 ERA and 10 strikeouts over 9.2 innings, Watts's contract was purchased by the Chicago White Sox on July 17, and he was assigned to the Winston-Salem Dash.[6] In 19.2 relief innings pitched for Winston-Salem, he compiled a 2.75 ERA.[7] Watts was released by the organization on March 19, 2019.
References
- ↑ "Devils' Watts making an impression with Braves | Sports". mooresvilletribune.com. June 12, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ↑ "BASEBALL: Contract signed, Watts in Orlando for Braves training camp | Sports". statesville.com. June 15, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ↑ Hawkins, Kenny (June 23, 2017). "Former Tusculum Pioneer promoted to Double-A Mississippi Braves". Wjhl.com. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ↑ "MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Mooresville's Watts moves up in Braves organization | Sports". statesville.com. June 24, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Devan Watts Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ↑ "Watts' Contract Purchased by White Sox; Tejeda Returns". atlanticleague.com. July 24, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
- ↑ "Devan Watts Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Retrieved October 16, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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