C. J. Wilson, baseball player, 2005-2015

C. J. Wilson

Born: 11/18/1980 in Newport Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-10 | Final Game: 2015-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Christopher John Wilson

Biography

C. J. Wilson was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his effectiveness on the mound and his dynamic playing style. Born in 1980, Wilson's professional career spanned from 2005 to 2015, during which he established himself as a reliable starter and a skilled reliever. He finished his career with a record of 94-70 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74, showcasing his ability to keep opposing batters at bay. Over the course of his tenure, he struck out 1,259 batters and collected 52 saves, demonstrating versatility in his pitching roles. Wilson was selected as an All-Star twice, highlighting his impact during a competitive era of baseball characterized by powerful hitters and advanced analytics. His contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics; he was known for his strong work ethic and leadership qualities in the clubhouse. As a key player for teams such as the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels, Wilson left an indelible mark on the franchises he represented, and he remains a respected figure in the history of baseball for his accomplishments on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
94 70 444 192 7 2 52 1430.3 1287 594 117 602 1259 3.74 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
445 29 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 10 0.138 0.219 0.207 0.426 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2014 ALDS1 LAA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2011 WS TEX 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2011 ALDS2 TEX 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2011 ALCS TEX 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2010 WS TEX 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2010 ALDS1 TEX 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2010 ALCS TEX 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 6 11 10 0 53.0 49 31 30 44 5.26

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2014 ALDS1 LAA 0 1 1 1 0 0.7 3 3 1 1 40.50
2011 ALCS TEX 0 1 2 2 0 10.7 14 8 7 11 6.75
2011 ALDS2 TEX 0 1 1 1 0 5.0 7 6 1 6 10.80
2011 WS TEX 0 1 3 2 0 12.3 8 4 11 9 2.92
2010 ALCS TEX 0 1 2 2 0 12.0 12 8 6 6 6.00
2010 ALDS1 TEX 1 0 1 1 0 6.3 2 0 2 7 0.00
2010 WS TEX 0 1 1 1 0 6.0 3 2 2 4 3.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 444 192 54 199 15 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 444

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2011 Player of the Week Week of 2011-09-11

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 LAA AL $20,500,000
2015 LAA AL $18,000,000
2014 LAA AL $16,000,000
2013 LAA AL $11,500,000
2012 LAA AL $10,500,000
2011 TEX AL $7,000,000
2010 TEX AL $3,100,000
2009 TEX AL $1,850,000
2008 TEX AL $417,460
2007 TEX AL $391,043
2006 TEX AL $331,000
Total Career Earnings $89,589,503

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Ana College Santa Ana CA 1999, 2000
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA 2001

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2011 Cy Young Award AL 6th 9.0 196 0