Mike Wilson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921)
Mike Wilson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1921 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 5 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/16/1978 in Boynton Beach, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-06-04
- Last Game
- 1921-09-05
Full name: Samuel Marshall Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PIT | NL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-09-05 | PIT | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-01 | PIT | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-09-01 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-08-10 | PIT | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-04 | PIT | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | Bethlehem | PA | 1920 |
Mike Wilson: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 4, 1921 and the final game on September 5, 1921, Mike Wilson built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1921. At 5'10" and 160 pounds, Wilson is listed as a catcher. Wilson both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 2, 1896, in Edge Hill, PA, USA. The bio records the death on May 16, 1978, in Boynton Beach, FL, USA. Wilson's full given name, per the bio, is Samuel Marshall Wilson.
Wilson's career batting table shows 5 games, 4 at bats and 0 hits, a .000 average. Measured against the leagues Wilson played in, the .000 career average compares with a .286 league average over the same seasons, 100.0% below the league. Wilson's lone season row is 1921 with the Pittsburgh Pirates: 5 games, 0 hits in 4 at bats.
Every defensive appearance on record for Wilson, 5 games, came at catcher.
Before the majors, Wilson played college baseball at Lehigh University (1920).
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Wilson
- Was Mike Wilson a pitcher?
- No. Mike Wilson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mike Wilson hit?
- Mike Wilson hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Mike Wilson play for?
- Mike Wilson played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1921).
- What were Mike Wilson's career stats?
- In 5 games, Mike Wilson had , with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Mike Wilson play?
- Mike Wilson played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Wilson was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Mike Wilson's career batting average?
- Mike Wilson batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 4 at bats.
- Is Mike Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.