Warren Newson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Warren Newson |
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Newson with the Riverside Red Wave in 1988
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: July 3, 1964 Newnan, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: May 29, 1991, for the Chicago White Sox | |||
| KBO: April 5, 2002, for the Kia Tigers | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: September 27, 1998, for the Texas Rangers | |||
| KBO: May 22, 2002, for the Kia Tigers | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .250 | ||
| Home runs | 34 | ||
| Runs batted in | 120 | ||
| KBO statistics | |||
| Batting average | .209 | ||
| Home runs | 7 | ||
| Runs batted in | 17 | ||
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Warren Dale Newson (born July 3, 1964) is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for eight seasons. His career in MLB lasted from 1991 to 1998.
Newson played for three different MLB teams. These teams were the Chicago White Sox, the Seattle Mariners, and the Texas Rangers. He also played baseball in South Korea for the Kia Tigers in the KBO League during 2002.
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Playing Baseball: Warren Newson's Career
Warren Newson started his MLB career with the Chicago White Sox. He played for them from 1991 to 1995. An outfielder's job is to catch balls hit into the outfield. They also throw the ball back to the infield.
Warren Newson's Nickname: "The Deacon"
While playing for the White Sox, Warren Newson received a special nickname. The team's television announcer, Ken Harrelson, called him "The Deacon." This nickname came about because Newson was very good at knowing which pitches to swing at. He had excellent "strike zone judgment." This means he could tell if a pitch was going to be a ball or a strike.
Warren Newson's Skills and Impact
Baseball expert Bill James once said that Newson was a player who could help many teams win. This was because of his smart playing style. He was known for being able to get on base and help his team score runs.
After his time with the White Sox, Newson played briefly for the Seattle Mariners in 1995. He then joined the Texas Rangers, where he played from 1996 to 1998. In 2002, he played his final professional season in South Korea.
More About Warren Newson
You can find more information about Warren Newson's baseball statistics. These stats show how well he played during his career. They include details like his batting average, how many home runs he hit, and how many runs he helped score.
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Career statistics and player information from Korea Baseball Organization
