Kid Willson

Born: 11/3/1895 in Bloomington, NE, USA

Died: 4/17/1964 in Union Gap, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-07-02 | Final Game: 1927-06-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frank Hoxie Willson

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Biography

Kid Willson, born in 1895, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1918 to 1927. Primarily playing as a position player, Willson's time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in just 11 games throughout his career. During this time, he managed to collect 1 hit, which resulted in a batting average of .091. He also recorded 1 run batted in (RBI) and did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. While Willson's statistical contributions may seem minimal, his career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. Although he did not achieve significant fame or individual accolades, his participation in the league reflects the vast array of players who contributed to the sport during the early 20th century. Willson's journey through baseball serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who pursued their dreams and participated in America's pastime, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	11	3	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.091	0.167	0.091	0.258	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 66.6% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 75.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.258 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 63.3% 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
1918	CHW	AL	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	CHW	AL	7	10	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	CHA	OF	2	0	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1
Center Field	1