Enrique Wilson
Born: 7/27/1973 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1997-09-24 | Final Game: 2005-06-24
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Biography
Enrique Wilson was a versatile position player who had a career in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2005. Born in 1973, Wilson played across several teams, showcasing his adaptability and defensive skills. Over the course of 555 games, he accumulated 343 hits, including 22 home runs, and drove in 141 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .244. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to his teams during the era of evolving offensive strategies in baseball.
Wilson was known for his speed on the bases, recording 14 stolen bases throughout his career. His playing style reflected the transitional period of baseball in the late 1990s and early 2000s, where small ball tactics were often employed alongside the emergence of power hitters. While he might not have been a household name, Wilson's contributions to the game and his reliable presence in the infield were appreciated by teammates and fans alike. After his retirement in 2005, Wilson left behind a legacy as a hardworking player who exemplified the dedication required to succeed in professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | 1406 | 155 | 343 | 73 | 5 | 22 | 141 | 14 | 89 | 169 | 0.244 | 0.288 | 0.350 | 0.638 | -4613.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CLE | AL | 5 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | 32 | 90 | 13 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 0.322 | 101.9 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | 113 | 332 | 41 | 87 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 5 | 25 | 41 | 0.262 | -1083.3 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | 40 | 117 | 16 | 38 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 0.325 | 72.6 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 40 | 122 | 11 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0.262 | 72.6 |
| 2001 | NYY | AL | 48 | 99 | 10 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 0.242 | -330.9 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 46 | 129 | 7 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.186 | -330.9 |
| 2002 | NYY | AL | 60 | 105 | 17 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 0.181 | -564.6 |
| 2003 | NYY | AL | 63 | 135 | 18 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0.230 | -408.2 |
| 2004 | NYY | AL | 93 | 240 | 19 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 1 | 15 | 20 | 0.212 | -1214.7 |
| 2005 | CHC | NL | 15 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 33 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.212 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ALCS | NYA | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 |
| 2003 | WS | NYA | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2002 | ALDS1 | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2001 | ALCS | NYA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 2001 | WS | NYA | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1999 | ALDS1 | CLE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1998 | ALCS | CLE | 5 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.214 |
| 1998 | ALDS1 | CLE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 181 | 124 | 253 | 370 | 11 | 61 |
| 3B | 156 | 101 | 62 | 215 | 13 | 11 |
| OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 178 | 96 | 174 | 324 | 17 | 80 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CLE | SS | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 | CLE | 2B | 22 | 15 | 34 | 52 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CLE | SS | 10 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | CLE | 2B | 21 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | CLE | 3B | 61 | 47 | 24 | 86 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 | CLE | SS | 35 | 21 | 37 | 58 | 4 | 21 |
| 2000 | CLE | 2B | 7 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | CLE | 3B | 12 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | CLE | SS | 7 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | PIT | 2B | 11 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | PIT | 3B | 16 | 13 | 7 | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | PIT | SS | 8 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| 2001 | NYA | 2B | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | NYA | 3B | 19 | 12 | 7 | 29 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | NYA | SS | 20 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 | PIT | 2B | 10 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 1 | 9 |
| 2001 | PIT | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | PIT | SS | 28 | 22 | 40 | 72 | 3 | 15 |
| 2002 | NYA | 2B | 7 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | NYA | 3B | 26 | 8 | 15 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | NYA | SS | 14 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 5 |
| 2002 | NYA | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | NYA | 2B | 10 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | NYA | 3B | 17 | 9 | 6 | 26 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 | NYA | SS | 33 | 16 | 32 | 45 | 1 | 8 |
| 2004 | NYA | 2B | 80 | 64 | 124 | 179 | 7 | 23 |
| 2004 | NYA | SS | 16 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | CHN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | CHN | 2B | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | CHN | SS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Second Base | 181 |
| Third Base | 156 |
| Shortstop | 178 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 13 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NYA | AL | $700,000 |
| 2003 | NYA | AL | $700,000 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | $720,000 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | $635,000 |
| 2000 | CLE | AL | $232,500 |
| 1999 | CLE | AL | $214,000 |
| 1998 | CLE | AL | $175,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,376,500 | ||