Owen Wilson

Born: 8/21/1883 in Austin, TX, USA

Died: 2/22/1954 in Bertram, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-15 | Final Game: 1916-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Owen Wilson

Biography

Owen Wilson was a prominent American baseball player who enjoyed a successful career as a position player from 1908 to 1916. Born in 1883, Wilson was known for his solid hitting and versatility on the field, playing primarily as an outfielder. Over the course of his career, he participated in 1,280 games, where he amassed 1,246 hits and achieved a batting average of .269. He contributed significantly to his teams with 59 home runs and 571 runs batted in, alongside 98 stolen bases, showcasing both his power and speed. Wilson played during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. His ability to adapt to these changes contributed to his success and made him a valued player on the teams he represented. Wilson's career spanned the years leading up to World War I, a time when baseball began to gain immense popularity in American culture. His contributions to the game during this vibrant period remain a testament to his skill and dedication on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1280 4624 520 1246 157 114 59 571 98 241 539 0.269 0.311 0.391 0.702 4385.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 26 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 2 0.154

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1909 WS PIT 7 26 2 4 1 0 0 1 0 2 0.154

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1269 443 2430 181 85 48

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 5
Center Field 276
Right Field 1005

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1912 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1912 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 13.0 64 0