Bob Wilson, baseball player, 1958-1958

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1