Aldon Wilkie, baseball player, 1941-1946

Aldon Wilkie

Born: 10/30/1914 in Zealandia, SK, CAN

Died: 8/5/1992 in Tualatin, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-22 | Final Game: 1946-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Aldon Jay Wilkie

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Biography

Aldon Wilkie was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1914, who played in Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1946. His career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, marked by World War II, which significantly impacted the sport and its player demographics. Wilkie made his mark as a reliable pitcher, concluding his career with a record of 8-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59. He notched a total of 37 strikeouts and recorded 3 saves throughout his time on the mound. Wilkie's playing style was characterized by a solid work ethic and competitiveness, traits that were essential for pitchers of his era. Despite facing challenges common to many players of his time, including the integration of baseball and the shifting dynamics of the league, he managed to contribute to his teams effectively. His contributions during the war years helped sustain the game, as many star players were enlisted, allowing Wilkie to showcase his abilities on a national stage. Though his career was not exceptionally lengthy, Aldon Wilkie remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the resilience and dedication of players during a defining era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 11 68 12 5 1 3 194.0 215 99 5 80 37 4.59 0

Career ERA 4.59 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 24.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1941 PIT NL 2 4 26 6 2 1 2 79.0 90 40 40 16 4.56 3.94 (-16%) -371.6
1942 PIT NL 6 7 35 6 3 0 1 107.3 112 50 37 18 4.19 3.57 (-18%) -603.2
1946 PIT NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7.7 13 9 3 3 10.57 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
69 62 7 17 0 1 0 6 0 1 7 0.274 0.286 0.306 0.592 0.0

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 15.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1941 PIT NL 26 24 2 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.292 — — — — 0.0
1942 PIT NL 36 38 5 10 0 1 0 4 0 1 2 0.263 — — — — 0.0
1946 PIT NL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 68 0 5 59 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 PIT P 26 0 2 22 0 1
1942 PIT P 35 0 3 36 1 0
1946 PIT P 7 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 68