Archie Wilson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1951-1952)
Archie Wilson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1952 for the New York Yankees, the Washington Senators, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 51 career games, he hit .221 with 31 hits and 17 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 4/28/2007 in Decatur, AL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1951-09-18
- Last Game
- 1952-08-05
Full name: Archibald Clifton Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 140 | 9 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 14 | .221 | .268 | .300 | .568 | -348 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career OBP .268 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 19.0% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OPS .568 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | NYA | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | NYA | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WS1 | AL | 26 | 96 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .208 | .252 (-18%) | .326 (-22%) | .369 (-21%) | .696 (-22%) | 0.0 |
| 1952 | BOS | AL | 18 | 38 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 51 | 140 | 9 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 14 | .221 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (51 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 75 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 15 | .293 |
| Away | 25 | 65 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .138 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-08-05 | BOS | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-08-02 | BOS | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1952-08-01 | BOS | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-07-27 | BOS | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-07-25 | BOS | SLA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-07-20 | BOS | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-07-18 | BOS | CLE | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-07-12 | BOS | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-07-06 | BOS | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-07-05 | BOS | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1946, 1947 |
Archie Wilson: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 18, 1951 and the final game on August 5, 1952, Archie Wilson built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the New York Yankees (1951 through 1952), the Washington Senators (1952), and the Boston Red Sox (1952). Wilson, an outfielder by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. Wilson is listed at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds. The birth record reads November 25, 1923, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Wilson died on April 28, 2007, in Decatur, AL, USA. The given name on file is Archibald Clifton Wilson.
Wilson collected 31 hits in 140 at bats across 51 games, good for a .221 batting average, plus 17 RBI. Wilson got on base at a .268 rate and slugged .300 (.568 OPS). Measured against the leagues Wilson played in, the .221 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 13.8% below the league. The OPS comparison is .568 to a league .709, 19.8% below average. No season topped the 20 hits of 1952.
Frequently Asked Questions about Archie Wilson
- What years did Archie Wilson play?
- Archie Wilson played in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1952.
- Was Archie Wilson a pitcher?
- No. Archie Wilson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Archie Wilson hit?
- Archie Wilson hit 0 career home runs with 31 hits.
- What teams did Archie Wilson play for?
- Archie Wilson played for 3 teams: the New York Yankees (1951–1952), the Washington Senators (1952), and the Boston Red Sox (1952).
- What were Archie Wilson's career stats?
- In 51 games, Archie Wilson had 31 hits, 17 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Archie Wilson play?
- Archie Wilson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Archie Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- Archie Wilson was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Archie Wilson's career batting average?
- Archie Wilson batted .221 over his career, with 31 hits in 140 at bats.
- How many RBI did Archie Wilson have?
- Archie Wilson drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Archie Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Archie Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.