Bob Wilson
Born: 2/22/1925 in Dallas, TX, USA
Died: 4/23/1985 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-05-17 | Final Game: 1958-05-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 197 lbs
Full name: Robert Wilson
Biography
Bob Wilson, born in 1925, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned just two days in May 1958. As a position player, Wilson appeared in only three games, during which he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. Despite the limited opportunities at the highest level of the sport, Wilson's time in the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players in the late 1950s, an era marked by intense competition as teams began to integrate and the game evolved post-World War II.
Wilson's career, although short-lived, is a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in baseball during a transformative period. His story encapsulates the relentless pursuit of players who, despite limited playing time, contributed to the fabric of the game in their own way. As a retired player, Wilson remains a part of baseball history, symbolizing the dreams of many who sought to shine on the diamond.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 472.0 | 433.0 | 53.0 | 145.0 | 13.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 52.0 | 33.0 | 2.0 | 11.0 | 0.335 | 0.383 | 0.436 | 0.819 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 155.0 | 136.0 | 24.0 | 44.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.324 | 0.391 | 0.346 | 0.737 |
| 1948 | 213.0 | 196.0 | 12.0 | 59.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 21.0 | 15.0 | 2.0 | 9.0 | 0.301 | 0.354 | 0.403 | 0.757 |
| 1949 | 99.0 | 97.0 | 15.0 | 40.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 21.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.412 | 0.424 | 0.619 | 1.043 |
| 1957 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.500 | 0.600 | 0.750 | 1.350 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | LAD | NL | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | LAN | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 1 |