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Watson is a 5-foot-11 155-pound right-handed hitting second baseman in Missouri's 2020 class. He ran an 8.29 60 and a 5.33 home to first. He has a 73 mph exit velocity. At the plate, balanced stance, minimal load, heal lift, short stride, gap to gap contact during batting practice, controlled swing. On the infield, high three quarters arm slot, 70 mph positional velocity, fluid footwork to the ball, clean exchange, quick shuffle in feet to gain momentum before release, mostly accurate throws. On the mound, Watson shows an athletic and repeatable delivery, quick arm, aggressive towards the plate as he works down the mound, directional, hides the ball behind his body until release, shows good body control throughout his delivery, clean arm action, over the top release. Fastball gets on the hitter quick, 71-76 mph, located in the strike zone, curveball is 60-62 mph, gradual downward action, 12-to-6 shape, changeup was clocked at 69-70 mph at the event.