Tom Wilson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2004)
Tom Wilson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. In 214 career games, he hit .253 with 140 hits, 15 home runs, and 76 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-05-19
- Last Game
- 2004-10-03
Full name: Thomas Leroy Wilson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 554 | 75 | 140 | 29 | 0 | 15 | 76 | 0 | 58 | 169 | .253 | .327 | .386 | .714 | -303 |
Career AVG .253 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .327 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .386 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.
Career OPS .714 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 9 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 96 | 265 | 33 | 68 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 0 | 28 | 79 | .257 | .261 (-2%) | .331 (+1%) | .416 (-8%) | .747 (-4%) | -130.7 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 96 | 256 | 37 | 66 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 80 | .258 | .264 (-2%) | .332 (avg) | .422 (-7%) | .754 (-4%) | -172.7 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAN | NL | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 214 | 554 | 75 | 140 | 29 | 0 | 15 | 76 | 0 | 58 | 169 | .253 | — | — | — | — | -303 | ||
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 (214 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 107 | 289 | 43 | 77 | 9 | 36 | .266 |
| Away | 107 | 265 | 32 | 63 | 6 | 40 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-03 | LAD | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-30 | LAD | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-27 | LAD | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-22 | LAD | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-21 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-19 | LAD | COL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-18 | LAD | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-13 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-12 | LAD | STL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-07-03 | NYN | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 160 |
| First Base | 25 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 13 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | TOR | AL | $316,000 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | $220,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $536,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | CA | 1990, 1991 |
Tom Wilson: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tom Wilson debuted on May 19, 2001 and played a final game on October 3, 2004. Club by club, the record runs the Oakland Athletics (2001), the Toronto Blue Jays (2002 through 2003), the New York Mets (2004), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2004). Wilson, a catcher by primary position, threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 3 inches and 220 pounds. Wilson was born on December 19, 1970, in Fullerton, CA, USA. On the record, Tom Wilson was born Thomas Leroy Wilson.
The batting record for Wilson: 214 games, 140 hits in 554 at bats, and a .253 average, adding 15 home runs and 76 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .327 and .386 give Wilson a career OPS of .714. Against a .264 league average for those years, Wilson's .253 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 68, in 2002. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .258 in 2003, did not top the league's .264.
In the postseason, Wilson batted 1.000 over 2 games, collecting 1 hits, with 1 home run and 1 RBI. The postseason years listed are 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Wilson
- What years did Tom Wilson play?
- Tom Wilson played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2004.
- Was Tom Wilson a pitcher?
- No. Tom Wilson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Tom Wilson hit?
- Tom Wilson hit 15 career home runs with 140 hits.
- What was Tom Wilson's career batting average?
- Tom Wilson batted .253 over his career, with 140 hits in 554 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tom Wilson have?
- Tom Wilson drove in 76 runs in his career.
- Is Tom Wilson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Wilson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.