Gary Wilson
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1902)
Gary Wilson was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1902 for the Boston Red Sox. In 3 career games, he hit .182 with 2 hits and 1 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 168 lb
- Died
- 5/1/1969 in Randallstown, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1902-09-27
- Last Game
- 1902-09-29
Full name: James Garrett Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .182 | .250 | .182 | .432 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career SLG .182 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.
Career OPS .432 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 35.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | BOS | AL | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .182 |
Last 3 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-09-29 | BOS | BLA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-27 | BOS | BLA | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-09-27 | BOS | BLA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
Gary Wilson: the record in brief
September 27, 1902 and September 29, 1902 bracket Gary Wilson's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Americans. Wilson played primarily as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on January 12, 1879, in Baltimore, MD, USA, Wilson was listed at 168 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. Wilson died on May 1, 1969, in Randallstown, MD, USA. The given name on file is James Garrett Wilson.
Wilson finished with 2 hits from 11 at bats in 3 games, which works out to .182, adding 1 RBI. The league as a whole hit .267 across Wilson's seasons, which puts the .182 career mark 31.9% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1902 with the Boston Americans, 3 games, 11 at bats and 2 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Wilson, 2 games, came at second base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Wilson
- Was Gary Wilson a pitcher?
- No. Gary Wilson was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gary Wilson hit?
- Gary Wilson hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Gary Wilson play for?
- Gary Wilson played for one team, the Boston Americans (1902).
- What were Gary Wilson's career stats?
- In 3 games, Gary Wilson had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Gary Wilson play?
- Gary Wilson played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gary Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- Gary Wilson was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was Gary Wilson's career batting average?
- Gary Wilson batted .182 over his career, with 2 hits in 11 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gary Wilson have?
- Gary Wilson drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Gary Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.