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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 10 | 9 | 31 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 184.0 | 141 | 57 | 69 | 159 | 2.79 | 2611.6 |
| 1968 | HOU | NL | 13 | 16 | 33 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 208.7 | 187 | 76 | 70 | 175 | 3.28 | 3534.5 |
| 1969 | HOU | NL | 16 | 12 | 34 | 34 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 225.0 | 210 | 100 | 97 | 235 | 4.00 | 5034.1 |
| 1970 | HOU | NL | 11 | 6 | 29 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 184.3 | 188 | 80 | 66 | 94 | 3.91 | 102.5 |
| 1971 | HOU | NL | 16 | 10 | 35 | 34 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 268.0 | 195 | 73 | 79 | 180 | 2.45 | 4740.5 |
| 1972 | HOU | NL | 15 | 10 | 33 | 33 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 228.3 | 196 | 68 | 66 | 172 | 2.68 | 3389.7 |
| 1973 | HOU | NL | 11 | 16 | 37 | 32 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 239.3 | 187 | 85 | 92 | 149 | 3.20 | 275.3 |
| 1974 | HOU | NL | 11 | 13 | 33 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 204.7 | 170 | 70 | 100 | 112 | 3.08 | -2117.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | HOU | NL | 31 | 66 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0.091 | -635.5 |
| 1968 | HOU | NL | 34 | 70 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.214 | -204.4 |
| 1969 | HOU | NL | 34 | 81 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 0.099 | -781.7 |
| 1970 | HOU | NL | 30 | 69 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0.116 | -708.8 |
| 1971 | HOU | NL | 35 | 91 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 0.154 | -719.0 |
| 1972 | HOU | NL | 33 | 76 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 0.105 | -734.1 |
| 1973 | HOU | NL | 37 | 79 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 0.177 | -553.3 |
| 1974 | HOU | NL | 33 | 63 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.206 | -292.9 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | HOU | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1967 | HOU | P | 31 | 28 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | HOU | P | 33 | 30 | 16 | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| 1969 | HOU | P | 34 | 34 | 19 | 25 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | HOU | P | 29 | 27 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | HOU | P | 35 | 34 | 9 | 26 | 2 | 4 |
| 1972 | HOU | P | 33 | 33 | 8 | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | HOU | P | 37 | 32 | 15 | 25 | 4 | 3 |
| 1974 | HOU | P | 33 | 27 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 1 |
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 |