Del Wilber

Born: 2/24/1919 in Lincoln Park, MI, USA

Died: 7/18/2002 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-21 | Final Game: 1954-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Delbert Quentin Wilber

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Biography

Del Wilber was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1946 to 1954. Primarily serving as a position player, Wilber played a total of 299 games during his career. He recorded 174 hits, with a batting average of .242, showcasing his contributions at the plate. Over the span of his career, he hit 19 home runs and drove in 115 runs, demonstrating his ability to produce in key situations. Although he had only 1 stolen base, his overall offensive contributions were significant for the teams he represented. Wilber played during a transformative period in baseball, just after the conclusion of World War II and during the early years of player integration. His career unfolded in an era that saw the game evolve, with the introduction of new talent and changing strategies. While not a superstar, Wilber's solid playing style and versatility made him a valuable asset to his teams, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history in the post-war era. His legacy includes not only his statistics but also the resilience and determination that characterized the game during this unique time in American sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
299	720	67	174	35	7	19	115	1	44	96	0.242	0.286	0.389	0.675	-861.2

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1946	STL	NL	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	STL	NL	51	99	7	23	8	1	0	12	0	5	13	0.232	.262 (-11%)	.336 (-20%)	.376 (-11%)	.712 (-15%)	-306.2
1948	STL	NL	27	58	5	11	2	0	0	10	0	4	9	0.190	.263 (-28%)	.340 (-29%)	.379 (-41%)	.719 (-35%)	-346.4
1949	STL	NL	2	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	PHI	NL	84	245	30	68	7	3	8	34	0	17	26	0.278	.260 (+6%)	.336 (-4%)	.385 (+11%)	.721 (+4%)	123.0
1952	PHI	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	BOS	AL	47	135	7	36	10	1	3	23	1	7	20	0.267	.252 (+6%)	.326 (-6%)	.369 (+14%)	.696 (+5%)	0.0
1953	BOS	AL	58	112	16	27	6	1	7	29	0	6	21	0.241	.264 (-9%)	.335 (-15%)	.397 (+26%)	.733 (+7%)	80.5
1954	BOS	AL	24	61	2	8	2	1	1	7	0	4	6	0.131	.261 (-50%)	.333 (-46%)	.390 (-37%)	.723 (-41%)	-465.2