Howard Wilson
Born: 8/9/1878 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 10/16/1934 in Havre de Grace, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-09-13 | Final Game: 1904-05-17
Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 164 lbs
Full name: Howard Paul Wilson
Biography
Howard Wilson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1904. Born in 1878, Wilson made his debut during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game. Throughout his playing career, he showcased a solid performance on the mound, finishing with a record of 14 wins and 26 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.29, a respectable figure that reflected his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams.
Despite not being known for accumulating saves, Wilson's strikeout total reached 86, indicating his capacity to overpower batters at times. His career, although not the longest in baseball history, contributed to the formative years of the sport and the development of pitching techniques that would evolve in the coming decades. Wilson's time in baseball coincided with significant shifts in the game, and while he may not be a household name, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 26 | 47 | 42 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 371.7 | 417 | 136 | 8 | 71 | 86 | 3.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | PHA | AL | 7 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 96.3 | 103 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 2.43 | -320.4 |
| 1903 | WSN | AL | 7 | 18 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 242.3 | 269 | 89 | 43 | 56 | 3.31 | - |
| 1904 | WSN | AL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 33 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 4.68 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 132 | 10 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 0.197 | 0.254 | 0.288 | 0.541 | -236.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CL4 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | PHA | AL | 13 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.171 | 0.0 |
| 1903 | WSN | AL | 31 | 85 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0.200 | -236.8 |
| 1904 | WSN | AL | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 47 | 3 | 19 | 88 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CL4 | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | PHA | P | 13 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903 | WS1 | P | 30 | 0 | 11 | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | WS1 | P | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |
| Left Field | 1 |