Tom Wilson, baseball player, 2001-2004

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

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

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