Craig Wilson
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2000)
Craig Wilson was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000 for the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 139 career games, he hit .272 with 101 hits, 7 home runs, and 40 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-09-05
- Last Game
- 2000-10-01
Full name: Craig Franklin Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 372 | 54 | 101 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 3 | 31 | 39 | .272 | .328 | .376 | .704 | -562 |
Career AVG .272 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .328 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .376 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.
Career OPS .704 vs. league average .772 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHA | AL | 13 | 47 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .468 | — | — | — | — | 513.2 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | 98 | 252 | 28 | 60 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 1 | 23 | 22 | .238 | .271 (-12%) | .344 (-13%) | .433 (-25%) | .778 (-20%) | -828.6 |
| 2000 | CHA | AL | 28 | 73 | 12 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 11 | .260 | .270 (-4%) | .344 (-8%) | .437 (-31%) | .782 (-21%) | -246.3 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 139 | 372 | 54 | 101 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 40 | 3 | 31 | 39 | .272 | — | — | — | — | -562 | ||
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 (139 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 67 | 154 | 21 | 33 | 1 | 10 | .214 |
| Away | 72 | 218 | 33 | 68 | 6 | 30 | .312 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-01 | CHW | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-29 | CHW | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-25 | CHW | CLE | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-09-24 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-17 | CHW | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-06 | CHW | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-06-02 | CHW | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-31 | CHW | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-05-25 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-05-22 | CHW | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 15 | 5 | 24 | 26 | 2 | 8 |
| 3B | 89 | 56 | 53 | 133 | 7 | 12 |
| SS | 40 | 31 | 56 | 84 | 1 | 16 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | CHA | 2B | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | CHA | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CHA | SS | 8 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | CHA | 2B | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | CHA | 3B | 72 | 49 | 47 | 108 | 5 | 10 |
| 1999 | CHA | SS | 22 | 16 | 29 | 38 | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 | CHA | 2B | 4 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | CHA | 3B | 15 | 7 | 6 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | CHA | SS | 10 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 0 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 89 |
| Shortstop | 40 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHA | AL | $250,000 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | $205,000 |
| 1998 | CHA | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $625,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Manhattan | KS | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Craig Wilson
- What years did Craig Wilson play?
- Craig Wilson played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2000.
- Was Craig Wilson a pitcher?
- No. Craig Wilson was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Craig Wilson hit?
- Craig Wilson hit 7 career home runs with 101 hits.
- What was Craig Wilson's career batting average?
- Craig Wilson batted .272 over his career, with 101 hits in 372 at bats.
- How many RBI did Craig Wilson have?
- Craig Wilson drove in 40 runs in his career.
- Is Craig Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Craig Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.