Wilson Joseph
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Wilson Joseph was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Indianapolis ABCs, the Cleveland Browns, and the Birmingham Black Barons. In 62 career games, he hit .172 with 30 hits, 2 home runs, and 14 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 172 lb
- Died
- 11/7/1966 in Wichita, KS, USA
Full name: Wilson Emerson Joseph
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 174 | 15 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 2 | .172 | .213 | .236 | .449 | -764 |
Career AVG .172 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 39.7% below league average.
Career OBP .213 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career SLG .236 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.
Career OPS .449 vs. league average .746 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | ABC | NNL | 10 | 30 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CBN | NNL | 12 | 40 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 | .175 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BBB | NNL | 40 | 104 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .173 | .288 (-40%) | .349 (-44%) | .407 (-43%) | .756 (-44%) | -764.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 62 | 174 | 15 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 2 | .172 | — | — | — | — | -764 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 31 |
| Shortstop | 26 |
Wilson Joseph: the record in brief
The season rows for Wilson Joseph begin in 1924. Joseph played for the Indianapolis ABCs (1924), the Cleveland Browns (1924), and the Birmingham Black Barons (1925). The bio lists Joseph's primary position as third baseman. The recorded size is 5-foot-11 and 172 pounds. The birth record reads October 6, 1897, in Montgomery, AL, USA. The bio records the death on November 7, 1966, in Wichita, KS, USA. Wilson Joseph was the playing name; the full given name is Wilson Emerson.
In 62 games and 174 at bats, Joseph batted .172 with 30 hits; the totals also include 2 home runs and 14 RBI. The on-base percentage is .213 and the slugging percentage .236, for an OPS of .449. Set against a .286 league average for the same years, Joseph's .172 average sits 39.7% below it. By OPS the gap is 39.8% below league average (.449 against .746). Joseph collected a career-high 18 hits in 1925. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .173 in 1925, did not top the league's .288.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Joseph
- Was Wilson Joseph a pitcher?
- No. Wilson Joseph was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Wilson Joseph hit?
- Wilson Joseph hit 2 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What was Wilson Joseph's career batting average?
- Wilson Joseph batted .172 over his career, with 30 hits in 174 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wilson Joseph have?
- Wilson Joseph drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Wilson Joseph in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wilson Joseph has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Wilson Joseph play for?
- Wilson Joseph played for the Indianapolis ABCs, the Cleveland Browns, and the Birmingham Black Barons.