Tom Wilson
Born: 12/19/1970 in Fullerton, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-05-19 | Final Game: 2004-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Thomas Leroy Wilson
Biography
Tom Wilson, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2001 to 2004. Over his career, Wilson appeared in 214 games, during which he accumulated 140 hits and recorded 15 home runs alongside 76 RBIs. He finished his career with a batting average of .253. Known for his solid defensive skills and versatility on the field, Wilson contributed to his teams during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, marked by increasing offensive production and the emergence of new talent.
Wilson's playing style was characterized by a balanced approach at the plate, showcasing both power and contact hitting. Though he did not steal any bases in his career, his contributions were felt in key situations, often driving in runs when they mattered most. Throughout his tenure in the league, he forged a reputation as a reliable player, embodying the grit and determination that defined many athletes of his era. Wilson's career, while not extraordinarily long, left an imprint on the teams he played for and added depth to the competitive landscape of early 2000s baseball.
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 | 0.253 | 0.327 | 0.386 | 0.714 | -357.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 9 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.190 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TOR | AL | 96 | 265 | 33 | 68 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 0 | 28 | 79 | 0.257 | -153.9 |
| 2003 | TOR | AL | 96 | 256 | 37 | 66 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 28 | 80 | 0.258 | -203.4 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | NLDS1 | LAN | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 25 | 11 | 125 | 6 | 1 | 16 |
| C | 160 | 120 | 776 | 49 | 9 | 8 |
| OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | OAK | C | 9 | 6 | 35 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | TOR | C | 65 | 52 | 318 | 20 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | TOR | 1B | 11 | 9 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 2003 | TOR | C | 76 | 61 | 401 | 26 | 4 | 4 |
| 2003 | TOR | 1B | 14 | 2 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | TOR | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | LAN | C | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | NYN | C | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |