Dan Wilson
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Dan Wilson was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball for 7 teams, including the Pittsburgh Crawfords. In 275 career games, he hit .271 with 273 hits, 3 home runs, and 110 RBI. Dan Wilson was a 3-time All-Star.
- 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 155 lb
- Died
- 12/23/1986 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- Awards
- 3× All-Star
Full name: Daniel Richman Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275 | 1,009 | 179 | 273 | 43 | 17 | 3 | 110 | 38 | 96 | 4 | .271 | .340 | .356 | .696 | -272 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .356 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.
Career OPS .696 vs. league average .710 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PC | NN2 | 18 | 45 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | .311 | — | — | — | — | 67.2 |
| 1937 | PC | NN2 | 38 | 132 | 26 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 0 | .288 | .276 (+4%) | .342 (+1%) | .398 (-11%) | .740 (-5%) | -97.9 |
| 1938 | PC | NN2 | 34 | 118 | 22 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 1 | .254 | .272 (-7%) | .341 (+7%) | .392 (-1%) | .734 (+3%) | 99.5 |
| 1939 | SL3 | NAL | 26 | 107 | 24 | 31 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 2 | .290 | .274 (+6%) | .342 (+6%) | .393 (+2%) | .735 (+4%) | 76.2 |
| 1941 | SNS | NAL | 22 | 82 | 17 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | .293 | .262 (+12%) | .332 (+7%) | .373 (-5%) | .705 (+1%) | 19.9 |
| 1941 | HG | NN2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 19.9 |
| 1942 | NBY | NN2 | 33 | 131 | 17 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 0 | .260 | .253 (+2%) | .323 (-7%) | .349 (-11%) | .672 (-9%) | -185.5 |
| 1943 | HSS | NN2 | 13 | 53 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | .208 | .255 (-19%) | .324 (-11%) | .346 (-40%) | .671 (-26%) | -190.2 |
| 1944 | NBY | NN2 | 11 | 44 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1946 | HG | NN2 | 54 | 208 | 38 | 58 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 19 | 0 | .279 | .256 (+9%) | .328 (+5%) | .358 (+3%) | .687 (+4%) | 141.0 |
| 1947 | PS | NN2 | 19 | 59 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | .203 | .262 (-22%) | .336 (-14%) | .376 (-28%) | .712 (-22%) | -201.9 |
| 1947 | NBY | NN2 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | -201.9 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 275 | 1,009 | 179 | 273 | 43 | 17 | 3 | 110 | 38 | 96 | 4 | .271 | — | — | — | — | -454 | ||
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 (250 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 101 | 355 | 70 | 108 | 2 | 28 | .304 |
| Away | 149 | 525 | 88 | 136 | 5 | 40 | .259 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-07-26 | NY5 | PH5 | L | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-25 | NY5 | BLG | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-07-21 | NY5 | BLG | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-07-18 | NY5 | HOM | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1947-07-01 | PH5 | NW2 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-29 | PH5 | HOM | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-06-26 | PH5 | HOM | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-22 | PH5 | BLG | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-06-22 | PH5 | BLG | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-06-17 | PH5 | NW2 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 54 | 47 | 103 | 143 | 22 | 25 |
| 3B | 53 | 51 | 47 | 68 | 16 | 5 |
| OF | 152 | 149 | 245 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| SS | 20 | 17 | 37 | 53 | 7 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PC | 2B | 9 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 4 |
| 1936 | PC | 3B | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936 | PC | OF | 6 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937 | PC | 2B | 17 | 17 | 38 | 58 | 4 | 13 |
| 1937 | PC | OF | 19 | 18 | 31 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937 | PC | SS | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1938 | PC | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1938 | PC | 3B | 20 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 6 | 3 |
| 1938 | PC | OF | 14 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939 | SL3 | 2B | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939 | SL3 | OF | 21 | 21 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1939 | SL3 | SS | 4 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 1941 | SNS | OF | 19 | 19 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1941 | SNS | SS | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 1941 | HG | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | NBY | 2B | 7 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 1 |
| 1942 | NBY | OF | 22 | 20 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942 | NBY | SS | 9 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 1943 | HSS | 2B | 4 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1943 | HSS | 3B | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943 | HSS | OF | 5 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1943 | HSS | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | NBY | OF | 11 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | HG | 2B | 9 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 5 | 3 |
| 1946 | HG | 3B | 27 | 25 | 24 | 38 | 9 | 1 |
| 1946 | HG | OF | 20 | 20 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1947 | PS | 2B | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1947 | PS | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947 | PS | OF | 9 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | NBY | OF | 6 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 54 |
| Third Base | 53 |
| Shortstop | 20 |
| Left Field | 105 |
| Center Field | 20 |
| Right Field | 27 |
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Dan Wilson: the record in brief
Dan Wilson's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1936 to 1947. Wilson played for the Pittsburgh Crawfords (1936 through 1938), the St. Louis Stars (1939), the St. Louis-New Orleans Stars (1941), the Homestead Grays (1941 to 1946), the New York Black Yankees (1942 to 1947), the Harrisburg-St. Louis Stars (1943), and the Philadelphia Stars (1947). At 6'1" and 155 pounds, Wilson is listed as a left fielder. The bio says Wilson batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 15, 1915, in Yazoo City, MS, USA. Wilson's death is recorded on December 23, 1986, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Wilson's full given name, per the bio, is Daniel Richman Wilson.
Wilson collected 273 hits in 1,009 at bats across 275 games, good for a .271 batting average, plus 3 homers, 110 runs batted in, and 38 stolen bases. Wilson's career OPS of .696 combines a .340 on-base mark with .356 slugging. Against a .266 league average for those years, Wilson's .271 average was near the norm. Wilson collected a career-high 58 hits in 1946. 1946 brought the most runs batted in, 25.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dan Wilson
- Was Dan Wilson a pitcher?
- No. Dan Wilson was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Dan Wilson hit?
- Dan Wilson hit 3 career home runs with 273 hits.
- What teams did Dan Wilson play for?
- Dan Wilson played for 5 teams: the Pittsburgh Crawfords (1936–1938), the Harrisburg-St. Louis Stars (1939, 1941, 1943), the Homestead Grays (1941, 1946), the New York Black Yankees (1942, 1944, 1947), and the Philadelphia Stars (1947).
- Did Dan Wilson win an MVP award?
- No. Dan Wilson did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Dan Wilson win?
- Dan Wilson was selected to 3 All-Star Games.
- What were Dan Wilson's career stats?
- In 275 games, Dan Wilson had 273 hits, 3 home runs, 110 RBI, 179 runs, and 38 stolen bases, with a .271 batting average.
- What position did Dan Wilson play?
- Dan Wilson played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Dan Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- Dan Wilson was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Dan Wilson hit each season?
- Dan Wilson's home runs by season: 0 in 1936, 0 in 1937, 1 in 1938, 1 in 1939, 0 in 1941, 0 in 1942, 0 in 1943, 0 in 1944, 1 in 1946, and 0 in 1947. His most in one season was 1, in 1938, 1939, and 1946.
- What was Dan Wilson's career batting average?
- Dan Wilson batted .271 over his career, with 273 hits in 1,009 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dan Wilson have?
- Dan Wilson drove in 110 runs in his career.
- Is Dan Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dan Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Dan Wilson make?
- Dan Wilson was selected to 3 All-Star Games.