Max Wilson

Born: 6/3/1916 in Haw River, NC, USA

Died: 1/2/1977 in Greensboro, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-06 | Final Game: 1946-06-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

Max Wilson, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player during his brief career from 1940 to 1946. Wilson’s time in Major League Baseball was notably limited, as he participated in only 12 games. Throughout his career, he struggled to make a significant impact at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, which included no hits, home runs, or runs batted in. Despite these challenges, Wilson's presence in the majors during the early 1940s places him in the context of a tumultuous era for baseball, as World War II significantly affected player availability and the overall landscape of the sport. Wilson's career, while not marked by statistical achievements, reflects the experiences of many players who found themselves in the challenging environment of professional baseball during wartime. His journey highlights the dedication required to reach the major leagues, even for those who may not have had the opportunity to showcase their skills fully. Although his tenure in baseball was brief and statistically unremarkable, Max Wilson's story is a part of the rich tapestry of the sport’s history, representing the aspirations and struggles of countless players during a pivotal time in American sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	12	0	0	0	0	19.7	32	20	2	11	11	9.15	0

Career ERA 9.15 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 134.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1940	PHI	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	7.0	16	10	2	3	12.86	—	0.0
1946	WSN	AL	0	1	9	0	0	0	0	12.7	16	10	9	8	7.11	3.59 (-98%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	0.200	0.000	0.200	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — 71.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	PHI	NL	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	WSN	AL	9	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	12	0	1	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1940	PHI	P	3	0	0	2	0	0
1946	WS1	P	9	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	12