Pete Wilson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1908-1909)
Pete Wilson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1909 for the New York Yankees, a span of 2 seasons. Across 20 career appearances, he went 9-8 with a 3.26 ERA and 72 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
- — / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 150 lb
- Died
- 6/5/1957 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1908-09-15
- Last Game
- 1909-10-02
Full name: Alec Peter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | NYA | AL | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 39.0 | 27 | 15 | 33 | 28 | 3.46 | 2.40 (-44%) | -887.4 |
| 1909 | NYA | AL | 6 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 93.2 | 82 | 33 | 43 | 44 | 3.17 | 2.55 (-25%) | -1260.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 9 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 132.2 | 109 | 48 | 76 | 72 | 3.26 | — | -2,148 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 48 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .104 | .157 | .146 | .303 | 0 |
Career AVG .104 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.
Career OBP .157 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.
Career SLG .146 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.
Career OPS .303 vs. league average .612 across their career seasons — 50.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | NYA | AL | 7 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1909 | NYA | AL | 14 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 21 | 48 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .104 | — | — | — | — | 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 (41 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .125 |
| Away | 13 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .094 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 57.0 | 31 | 11 | 28 | 23 | 1.74 |
| Away | 12 | 77.0 | 78 | 4 | 43 | 49 | 0.47 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-10-02 | NYY | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-09-28 | NYY | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-09-06 | NYY | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-09-04 | NYY | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-08-27 | NYY | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-08-18 | NYY | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-08-05 | NYY | SLA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-07-31 | NYY | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-07-27 | NYY | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909-07-19 | NYY | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-10-02 | NYY | BOS | W | 9.0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1909-09-28 | NYY | DET | L | 9.0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1909-09-06 | NYY | BOS | W | 8.0 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909-09-04 | NYY | BOS | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-08-27 | NYY | DET | L | 2.1 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909-08-18 | NYY | BOS | L | 9.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909-08-05 | NYY | SLA | L | 8.0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1909-07-31 | NYY | DET | W | 9.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1909-07-27 | NYY | BOS | W | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1909-07-19 | NYY | DET | W | 9.0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
Pete Wilson: the record in brief
Pete Wilson's major league career runs from a debut on September 15, 1908 to a final game on October 2, 1909. Every season row on the page belongs to the New York Highlanders, from 1908 through 1909. At 5-foot-10 and 150 pounds, Wilson is listed as a pitcher. The recorded birth is October 9, 1884, in Springfield, MA, USA. The bio records the death on June 5, 1957, in St. Petersburg, FL, USA. The given name on file is Alec Peter Wilson.
Across 20 games (19 starts), Wilson recorded 9 wins against 8 losses with a 3.26 ERA. Wilson had 72 strikeouts and 11 complete games. Against a 2.47 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.26 mark was 31.7% worse. The best win total was 6, in 1909. 1909 was Wilson's sharpest full season, a 3.17 ERA against the league's 2.55.
Every defensive appearance on record for Wilson, 20 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 5 errors alongside 3 putouts and 36 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pete Wilson
- What years did Pete Wilson play?
- Pete Wilson played in Major League Baseball from 1908 to 1909.
- Was Pete Wilson a pitcher?
- Yes. Pete Wilson pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 72 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Pete Wilson hit?
- Pete Wilson hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Pete Wilson play for?
- Pete Wilson played for one team, the New York Highlanders (1908–1909).
- What were Pete Wilson's career stats?
- In 20 games, Pete Wilson went 9-8 with a 3.26 ERA, 72 strikeouts, and 132.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Pete Wilson play?
- Pete Wilson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Pete Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- Pete Wilson was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Pete Wilson's career ERA?
- Pete Wilson finished with a 3.26 career ERA, going 9-8 with 72 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Pete Wilson have?
- Pete Wilson recorded 72 career strikeouts.
- Is Pete Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Pete Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.