Watkins announced his retirement from professional baseball Monday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Watkins -- who pitched with the TSG Hawks of the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan in 2025 -- plans to become a sports agent. He posted a career 5.97 ERA over 40 appearances (31 starts) covering parts of three major-league seasons.
Spenser Watkins: Everything you need to know
Spenser Watkins
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Status
ACTIVE
Birthdate
8/27/1992 (33)
Status
FA
HT/WT
6'2", 195 lbs
Draft Info
2014: Rd 30; Pk 25 (DET)
Birthplace
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Position
SP
College
Western Oregon
Career History
Baltimore Orioles
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
Athletics
2023-2023
(1 season)
Spenser Watkins: Breaking News
Watkins has signed a one-year contract with the TSG Hawks of the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Watkins, 32, spent all of the 2024 season at Triple-A Rochester in the Nationals organization, collecting a 4.56 ERA. He's put up a 5.97 ERA and 102:51 K:BB over 164.1 innings covering parts of three major-league seasons.
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