Jimmy Wilson
Center Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Jimmy Wilson was a center fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords and the Birmingham Black Barons. In 25 career games, he hit .191 with 17 hits and 2 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- Center Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 169 lb
- Died
- 5/2/1997 in Woonsocket, RI, USA
Full name: James David Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 89 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 | .191 | .265 | .236 | .501 | -270 |
Career AVG .191 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career SLG .236 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 38.0% below league average.
Career OPS .501 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 29.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | TIC | NAL | 15 | 54 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .185 | .267 (-31%) | .335 (-17%) | .387 (-47%) | .722 (-33%) | -269.9 |
| 1941 | BBB | NAL | 10 | 35 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 25 | 89 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 | .191 | — | — | — | — | -270 | ||
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
View full game log (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 54 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 1 | .241 |
| Away | 11 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .150 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941-06-10 | BIR | MEM | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-08 | BIR | MEM | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-08 | BIR | MEM | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-01 | BIR | MEM | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-06-01 | BIR | MEM | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-05-25 | BIR | JAX | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941-05-25 | BIR | JAX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-05-24 | BIR | JAX | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-05-11 | BIR | KCM | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941-05-11 | BIR | KCM | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 9 |
Jimmy Wilson: the record in brief
The season rows for Jimmy Wilson begin in 1940. The season rows list, in order, the Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords (1940) and the Birmingham Black Barons (1941). Born on January 28, 1920, in Newberry, SC, USA, Wilson is listed as a center fielder and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5-foot-10 and 169 pounds. Wilson died on May 2, 1997, in Woonsocket, RI, USA. The bio lists the given name James David.
Across 25 games at the plate, Wilson's career line reads 17 hits in 89 at bats for a .191 average, plus 2 runs batted in. Wilson got on base at a .265 rate and slugged .236 (.501 OPS). Over the seasons Wilson played, league hitters batted .265; the .191 career figure is 27.8% below that. In OPS terms, Wilson's .501 stands 29.8% below the league's .714. The hits column peaks at 10, in 1940. The best average in the busiest seasons was .200, in 1941.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Wilson
- Was Jimmy Wilson a pitcher?
- No. Jimmy Wilson was a position player (Center Fielder).
- How many home runs did Jimmy Wilson hit?
- Jimmy Wilson hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What teams did Jimmy Wilson play for?
- Jimmy Wilson played for 2 teams: the Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords (1940) and the Birmingham Black Barons (1941).
- What were Jimmy Wilson's career stats?
- In 25 games, Jimmy Wilson had 17 hits, 2 RBI, 9 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .191 batting average.
- What position did Jimmy Wilson play?
- Jimmy Wilson played primarily as a center fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jimmy Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- Jimmy Wilson was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 169 pounds.
- What was Jimmy Wilson's career batting average?
- Jimmy Wilson batted .191 over his career, with 17 hits in 89 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jimmy Wilson have?
- Jimmy Wilson drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Jimmy Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jimmy Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.