Don Wilson, baseball player, 1966-1974

Don Wilson

Born: 2/12/1945 in Monroe, LA, USA

Died: 1/5/1975 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-29 | Final Game: 1974-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Donald Edward Wilson

Biography

Don Wilson was a talented pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Born in 1945, Wilson played his entire professional career from 1966 until his retirement in 1974. He was known for his impressive strikeout ability and consistency on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 104-92 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.15. Over the course of his career, he struck out 1,283 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his prowess as a key contributor to his team's pitching staff. Wilson's performance earned him recognition as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his status among the elite pitchers of his era. His contributions came during a time when Major League Baseball was evolving, as teams began to embrace more advanced strategies and training methods. Wilson's ability to maintain a strong ERA while accumulating a significant number of strikeouts positioned him as a formidable competitor, and he remains a respected figure in the history of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
104 92 266 245 78 20 2 1748.3 1479 611 119 640 1283 3.15 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
268 597 36 87 18 1 1 35 0 9 230 0.146 0.175 0.184 0.359 -4629.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 266 245 93 191 24 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 266

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1974 Player of the Week Week of 1974-07-05

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Compton Community College Compton CA 1964