Bushnell University

2023: Appeared in 11 games in his final season with the Beacons...earned Academic All-CCC, NAIA Scholar Athlete and Academic All-District recognition...voted Most Inspirational by his teammates...named to the Athletic Director's honor roll both semesters and was a Distinguished Scholar Athlete (4.0 GPA) in the fall.

2022: Appeared in five games, making two starts...sat out most of season due to injury...named to the Athletic Director's honor roll both semesters and was a Distinguished Scholar Athlete (4.0 GPA) in the spring.

Previous Collegiate Experience: Four-year member of the baseball team at NCAA Division II Biola University for coach Jeff Calhoun...used a redshirt during freshman season...hit .289 in 23 games as a sophomore with 16 starts and four multi-hit games...appeared in four games before the 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID...appeared in nine games in 2021 and posted a .365 batting average. 

High School Experience: Played four years on varsity at Valley Christian High for coach Brad Gunter, Jr...as a senior, hit .489 with a .542 on-base percentage and 27 RBI...led the team to three CIF championships...earnd First-Team All-League honors as a senior...went 5-for-5 with two triples and four RBI in the CIF semifinal game senior year...graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

Personal: Born on March 20, 1999 in Folsom, California...son of Carrie and Joseph Watson...enjoys working out, hanging out with friends, and playing video games...aspires to play baseball professionally, and to be a financial planner for athletes and families...majoring in business administration. 

Favorite Movies: Stepbrothers, The Sandlot, Marvel Movies
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Books: Mystery and War
Favorite Singer: Luke Combs
Favorite Restaurant: In-n-Out
Favorite Cereal: CTC
Favorite Beverage: Body Armor
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Athlete: Buster Posey
Favorite Team: San Francisco 49ers
Favorite App: Instagram
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6