Returning for his fifth season as a member of the Huskies coaching staff, Frank Watson will be working with the outfielders and on base running.
Southern Maine’s first baseball All-American in 1982, Watson spent two years (1978-79) playing for legendary head coach John Winkin at the University of Maine before transferring to USM. Watson hit .299 with 17 runs scored, a team-leading nine steals and 33 walks in his rookie year at UMaine. He also received the Bobby Winkles Hustle Award at the prestigious California Riverside tournament.
In his first season (1981) at USM, Watson led the team in hitting (.420 average), stolen bases and on-base percentage, and shared the team lead in doubles. In his senior year, Watson again led the Huskies in batting, stolen bases and had a school single-season record 50 walks. He was named to the NAIA All-District Five team in both seasons.
Prior to joining the Huskies’ staff, Watson was an assistant coach at Deering High School (Portland, Maine) helping the Rams win two state championships, and the Nova Seafood Legion team that captured three state titles.
A 1985 graduate of USM with a bachelor’s degree in business management, Watson resides in Portland. Watson is the owner of Lenders Network mortgage company. He was inducted into the USM Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992.
