Roy Wilson
Born: 9/13/1896 in Foster, IA, USA
Died: 12/3/1969 in Clarion, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1928-04-18 | Final Game: 1928-04-18
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Roy Edward Wilson
Biography
Roy Wilson was a professional baseball player born in 1896, whose career in Major League Baseball was brief but notable for its rarity. He played as a position player for a single game on April 18, 1928. Wilson's tenure in the league was encapsulated by a unique distinction—he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in during his one appearance, culminating in a career batting average of 0.0.
Despite the lack of statistical achievement, Wilson's foray into Major League Baseball occurred during a transformative era in the sport, which was on the cusp of significant changes in player dynamics and fan engagement. His singular game represents the fleeting nature of opportunities in professional sports, as well as the myriad stories of players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a moment. Wilson's legacy serves as a reminder of the dreams and aspirations that accompany the pursuit of a career in America's pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |