Tack Wilson
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1987)
Tack Wilson was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1987 for the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels, a span of 5 seasons. In 12 career games, he hit .333 with 2 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-04-09
- Last Game
- 1987-10-03
Full name: Michael Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .429 | .500 | .929 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +27.3% above league average.
Career OBP .429 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +30.6% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +24.3% above league average.
Career OPS .929 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — +27.1% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | MIN | AL | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | CAL | AL | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| Away | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-03 | LAA | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-10-02 | LAA | CLE | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-27 | LAA | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-26 | LAA | CLE | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-16 | LAA | KCR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-10 | LAA | TEX | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-09-06 | LAA | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-04-19 | MIN | SEA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-04-18 | MIN | SEA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-04-13 | MIN | OAK | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Tack Wilson: the record in brief
Tack Wilson played a first major league game on April 9, 1983 and a last one on October 3, 1987. The season rows list, in order, the Minnesota Twins (1983) and the California Angels (1987). At 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, Wilson is listed as an outfielder. Wilson threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 16, 1956, in Shreveport, LA, USA. The bio lists the given name Michael.
Wilson's career batting table shows 12 games, 6 at bats and 2 hits, a .333 average, along with 1 runs batted in. Set against a .262 league average for the same years, Wilson's .333 average sits 27.3% above it. By OPS the gap is 27.1% above league average (.929 against .730). The highest hit total in a season was 1, in 1983.
By games played in the field, left field leads with 4, followed by designated hitter (4) and center field (1).
Wilson's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 12 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tack Wilson
- What years did Tack Wilson play?
- Tack Wilson played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1987.
- Was Tack Wilson a pitcher?
- No. Tack Wilson was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Tack Wilson hit?
- Tack Wilson hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Tack Wilson play for?
- Tack Wilson played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1983) and the California Angels (1987).
- What were Tack Wilson's career stats?
- In 12 games, Tack Wilson had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .333 batting average.
- What position did Tack Wilson play?
- Tack Wilson played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tack Wilson and how much did he weigh?
- Tack Wilson was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Tack Wilson's career batting average?
- Tack Wilson batted .333 over his career, with 2 hits in 6 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tack Wilson have?
- Tack Wilson drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Tack Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tack Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.