Kris Wilson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2006)
Kris Wilson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2006 for the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees, a span of 7 seasons. Across 95 career appearances, he went 14-9 with a 5.44 ERA and 142 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-07-28
- Last Game
- 2006-07-23
Full name: Kristopher Kyle Wilson
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | KCA | AL | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.1 | 38 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 4.19 | 4.77 (+12%) | 456.9 |
| 2001 | KCA | AL | 6 | 5 | 29 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 109.1 | 132 | 63 | 32 | 67 | 5.19 | 4.42 (-17%) | -4284.7 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 29 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 8.20 | 4.28 (-92%) | -1685.9 |
| 2003 | KCA | AL | 6 | 3 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.2 | 92 | 43 | 16 | 42 | 5.33 | 4.40 (-21%) | -1289.5 |
| 2006 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8.64 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 14 | 9 | 95 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 243.1 | 305 | 147 | 68 | 142 | 5.44 | — | -6,803 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +25.4% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 12.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | KCA | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | KCA | AL | 29 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | KCA | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | NYA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 95 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (190 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 46 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 49 | 117.2 | 161 | 75 | 28 | 66 | 5.74 |
| Away | 46 | 125.2 | 144 | 72 | 40 | 76 | 5.16 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-23 | NYY | TOR | — | 1.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006-07-21 | NYY | TOR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-07-18 | NYY | SEA | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-07-09 | NYY | TBR | — | 2.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006-07-05 | NYY | CLE | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-27 | KCR | CHW | — | 2.0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-23 | KCR | DET | — | 1.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-09-17 | KCR | CLE | — | 1.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-10 | KCR | CLE | W | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-04 | KCR | AZ | L | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 95 |
Salary History
Kris Wilson's recorded salaries total $756,000 over 3 seasons, 2001 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wilson's career ran from 2000 to 2006. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2006.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | KCA | AL | $311,000 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | $240,000 |
| 2001 | KCA | AL | $205,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $756,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
Kris Wilson: the record in brief
The profile opens with Kris Wilson's first major league game on July 28, 2000; the last one listed came on July 23, 2006. The season rows list, in order, the Kansas City Royals (2000 to 2003) and the New York Yankees (2006). Listed as a pitcher, Wilson both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'4" and 220 pounds. The birth record reads August 6, 1976, in Washington, DC, USA. Wilson's full given name, per the bio, is Kristopher Kyle Wilson.
Wilson pitched in 95 games, starting 20, and finished with a 14-9 record and 5.44 ERA. Also on Wilson's record: 142 strikeouts. The league ERA over Wilson's seasons was 4.48, so the 5.44 figure ran 21.4% worse than average. Wilson won 6 games in 2001, the most of any season listed. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 5.19 in 2001, when the league's was 4.42.
The position breakdown shows 95 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 8 errors alongside 28 putouts and 30 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kris Wilson
- What years did Kris Wilson play?
- Kris Wilson played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2006.
- Was Kris Wilson a pitcher?
- Yes. Kris Wilson pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 142 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Kris Wilson hit?
- Kris Wilson hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Kris Wilson play for?
- Kris Wilson played for 2 teams: the Kansas City Royals (2000–2003) and the New York Yankees (2006).
- What were Kris Wilson's career stats?
- In 95 games, Kris Wilson went 14-9 with a 5.44 ERA, 142 strikeouts, 243.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Kris Wilson earn in his career?
- Kris Wilson's recorded salaries total $756,000 over 3 seasons, 2001 to 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Wilson's career ran from 2000 to 2006. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2006.
- What was Kris Wilson's salary?
- Kris Wilson's last recorded salary was $311,000, in 2003. His highest recorded salary was $311,000, in 2003, and his lowest was $205,000, in 2001. The Salary History table lists each season from 2001 to 2003.
- What position did Kris Wilson play?
- Kris Wilson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kris Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- Kris Wilson was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Kris Wilson's career ERA?
- Kris Wilson finished with a 5.44 career ERA, going 14-9 with 142 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kris Wilson have?
- Kris Wilson recorded 142 career strikeouts.
- Is Kris Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kris Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.