Neil Wilson
Born: 6/14/1935 in Lexington, TN, USA
Died: 2/20/2013 in Jackson, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1960-04-17 | Final Game: 1960-04-26
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Samuel O'Neil Wilson
Biography
Neil Wilson, born in 1935, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Wilson's major league tenure was notably short, spanning from April 17 to April 26, 1960, during which he appeared in six games. Primarily serving as a position player, Wilson faced the challenges of breaking into a league that was experiencing significant changes, including the integration of players and evolving playing styles.
Despite his limited opportunities, Wilson's time in the majors is a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during this era. He concluded his career without registering any hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions to the game may have been minimal, Wilson's presence on a major league roster reflects the often overlooked journeys of players striving to make their mark in the sport. His brief appearance in the MLB serves as a reminder of the many players who have passed through the ranks, each with their own unique stories in the tapestry of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.091 | 0.000 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | SFG | NL | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 6 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | SFN | C | 6 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |