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 |
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 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.
- What teams did Jimmy Wilson play for?
- Jimmy Wilson played for the Toledo-Indianapolis Crawfords and the Birmingham Black Barons.