Archie Wilson, baseball player, 1951-1952

Archie Wilson

Born: 11/25/1923 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 4/28/2007 in Decatur, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-18 | Final Game: 1952-08-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Archibald Clifton Wilson

Biography

Archie Wilson was a professional baseball player born in 1923, who played in Major League Baseball as a position player from 1951 to 1952. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 51 games, accumulating 31 hits and driving in 17 runs, finishing with a batting average of .221. Despite not hitting any home runs or recording stolen bases, Wilson contributed to his teams with a solid presence at the plate during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to see the effects of integration and changes in playing styles. Wilson's time in the majors coincided with the early 1950s, a time when baseball was evolving both in terms of player demographics and gameplay strategies. While his career statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Wilson's participation in the league during this era highlights the diverse tapestry of talent that characterized the game as it moved away from the deadball era and embraced a more dynamic approach to offense. His journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich history of the sport, even if their careers were not extensively celebrated.

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 0.221 0.268 0.300 0.568 -365.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 39 0 87 1 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by 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