Will Watson’s father played football for Puget Sound University and his stepfather played baseball at Pacific Lutheran University, so he grew up in an athletic household. He attended Burlington Edison High School in Burlington, Washington, where he played varsity baseball for three seasons as well as played basketball and ran cross country track. He earned Washington All-State honors in his senior season, posting a 0.24 ERA in 29.2 innings with 57 strikeouts. He went undrafted and after graduating, attended California Lutheran University, where he posted a 1.82 ERA in 34.2 innings with 18 hits allowed, 13 walks, and 40 strikeouts.
2024 Mets Draft profile: Will Watson
