Curt Wilkerson

Born: 4/26/1961 in Petersburg, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-10 | Final Game: 1993-05-16

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Curtis Vernon Wilkerson

Biography

Curt Wilkerson was a versatile position player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1993. Born in 1961, Wilkerson played in a total of 972 games, primarily as an outfielder and infielder, showcasing his adaptability on the field. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 600 hits, contributing to a batting average of .245. Though he was not known for his power, hitting 8 home runs, he demonstrated speed and agility with 81 stolen bases, which reflected his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Wilkerson's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player roles and strategies. As teams began to place greater emphasis on speed and versatility, Wilkerson found his niche, providing valuable contributions to his teams through consistent defense and base running. With 179 RBIs, he played a supportive role in the lineup, often setting the stage for offensive opportunities. His dedication to the game and ability to adapt to various positions made him a valuable asset to the rosters he was part of, leaving a lasting impression in the league during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
972 2452 272 600 78 23 8 179 81 138 403 0.245 0.286 0.305 0.591 -7284.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1991 NLCS PIT 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000
1989 NLCS CHN 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 351 262 549 848 32 187
3B 128 68 68 150 23 12
OF 2 1 0 0 0 0
SS 444 315 503 938 65 176

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Second Base 352
Third Base 129
Shortstop 442
Left Field 2
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 KCA AL $400,000
1992 KCA AL $400,000
1991 PIT NL $450,000
1990 CHN NL $400,000
1989 CHN NL $500,000
1988 TEX AL $252,500
1986 TEX AL $165,000
Total Career Earnings $2,567,500