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
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| 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
Craig Wilson's recorded salaries total $625,000 over 3 seasons, 1998 to 2000. Wilson's career, 1998 to 2000, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHA | AL | $250,000 |
| 1999 | CHA | AL | $205,000 |
| 1998 | CHA | AL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $625,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Manhattan | KS | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
Craig Wilson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Craig Wilson's first major league game on September 5, 1998; the last one listed came on October 1, 2000. All of the seasons listed were played for the Chicago White Sox. Wilson, a third baseman by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 185 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads September 3, 1970, in Chicago, IL, USA. The given name on file is Craig Franklin Wilson.
The batting record for Wilson: 139 games, 101 hits in 372 at bats, and a .272 average, adding 7 homers and 40 RBI. Wilson got on base at a .328 rate and slugged .376 (.704 OPS). Against a .269 league average for those years, Wilson's .272 average was near the norm. 1999 produced Wilson's most hits, 60 of them for the Chicago White Sox. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .238 in 1999, did not top the league's .271.
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 teams did Craig Wilson play for?
- Craig Wilson played for one team, the Chicago White Sox (1998–2000).
- What were Craig Wilson's career stats?
- In 139 games, Craig Wilson had 101 hits, 7 home runs, 40 RBI, 54 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .272 batting average.
- How much did Craig Wilson earn in his career?
- Craig Wilson's recorded salaries total $625,000 over 3 seasons, 1998 to 2000. Wilson's career, 1998 to 2000, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Craig Wilson's salary?
- Craig Wilson's last recorded salary was $250,000, in 2000. His highest recorded salary was $250,000, in 2000, and his lowest was $170,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 2000.
- What position did Craig Wilson play?
- Craig Wilson played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Craig Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- Craig Wilson was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Craig Wilson hit each season?
- Craig Wilson's home runs by season: 3 in 1998, 4 in 1999, and 0 in 2000. His most in one season was 4, in 1999.
- 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.