Ted Wilborn

Born: 12/16/1958 in Waco, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-05 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Thaddeaus Inglehart Wilborn

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Biography

Ted Wilborn was a professional baseball player born in 1958, whose career spanned from 1979 to 1980. Primarily playing as a position player, Wilborn made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in 30 games over the course of his career. During his time in the league, he recorded 2 hits, 0 home runs, and 1 run batted in, culminating in a batting average of .100. While his numbers may reflect limited impact at the plate, Wilborn's journey to the majors represents the aspirations and challenges faced by many players during the era, when competition was fierce and the path to success was often fraught with obstacles. Wilborn's career unfolded in a transitional period for baseball, as the game was evolving with new strategies and player dynamics. Though he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his commitment to the sport and experiences within the league contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. After concluding his professional career on October 5, 1980, Wilborn's legacy serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who strive for greatness in the face of adversity, even if their time in the spotlight was brief.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	20	5	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	8	0.100	0.143	0.100	0.243	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 56.5% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 74.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.243 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 66.3% 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
1979	TOR	AL	22	12	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	NYY	AL	8	8	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	10	3	13	1	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1979	TOR	OF	7	2	7	0	1	0
1980	NYA	OF	3	1	6	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	5
Center Field	2
Right Field	3
Designated Hitter	8