Artie Wilson, baseball player, 1951-1951

Artie Wilson

Born: 10/28/1920 in Jefferson County, AL, USA

Died: 10/31/2010 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-04-18 | Final Game: 1951-05-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Arthur Lee Wilson

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Biography

Artie Wilson, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player whose career, though brief, intersected with a pivotal era in the sport. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball from April 18, 1951, to May 23, 1951, appearing in a total of 19 games. Wilson's playing style was characterized by speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 2 stolen bases during his stint, showcasing his ability to create opportunities for his team despite a modest batting average of .182. Wilson recorded 4 hits and 1 RBI throughout his short career, reflecting the challenges many players faced in the post-war era, a time when the game was evolving and competition was fierce. Although he did not hit any home runs, his contributions to the game during his limited time on the field are remembered by those who appreciate the rich tapestry of baseball history. Wilson's journey through Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who have shaped the game, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
703.0 627.0 140.0 271.0 28.0 13.0 6.0 51.0 66.0 15.0 27.0 0.432 0.489 0.547 1.036

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1944 170.0 157.0 30.0 65.0 8.0 4.0 0 10.0 8.0 3.0 7.0 0.414 0.446 0.516 0.962
1945 128.0 113.0 29.0 50.0 7.0 1.0 2.0 10.0 12.0 0 4.0 0.442 0.500 0.575 1.075
1946 121.0 113.0 21.0 38.0 4.0 0 1.0 4.0 9.0 5.0 5.0 0.336 0.385 0.398 0.783
1947 91.0 74.0 20.0 39.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 8.0 14.0 4.0 5.0 0.527 0.602 0.608 1.210
1948 193.0 170.0 40.0 79.0 8.0 7.0 2.0 19.0 23.0 3.0 6.0 0.465 0.531 0.629 1.160

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
131 483 90 177 21 12 0 48 17 49 3 0.366 0.428 0.460 0.888 2249.8

Career AVG .366 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +40.4% above league average.

Career OBP .428 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +28.6% above league average.

Career SLG .460 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +24.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.888 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — +26.6% above 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
1944 BBB NAL 31 132 22 50 7 5 0 14 2 6 0 0.379 .261 (+45%) .325 (+26%) .357 (+42%) .683 (+34%) 673.0
1945 BBB NAL 27 110 17 38 6 0 0 12 2 8 2 0.345 .260 (+32%) .328 (+20%) .354 (+13%) .683 (+16%) 300.8
1946 BBB NAL 10 40 7 13 0 0 0 0 3 7 0 0.325 — — — — 0.0
1947 BBB NAL 15 59 11 20 1 1 0 4 2 11 0 0.339 .262 (+29%) .336 (+32%) .376 (+4%) .712 (+17%) 213.0
1948 BBB NAL 29 120 31 52 7 6 0 17 6 15 0 0.433 .263 (+64%) .340 (+47%) .379 (+56%) .719 (+52%) 1063.1
1951 NY1 NL 19 22 2 4 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 59 7 20 1 1 0 0 5 2 0.339

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1948 ALC BBB 7 30 6 12 1 1 0 0 3 0 0.400
1948 NWS BBB 2 9 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
1944 NWS BBB 5 20 1 5 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 3 0 0 1
2B 3 0 7 5 0 3
SS 115 112 233 343 26 57

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1944 BBB SS 31 31 71 104 7 20
1945 BBB SS 27 27 58 85 8 14
1946 BBB SS 10 10 18 24 1 2
1947 BBB SS 15 15 30 42 3 5
1948 BBB SS 29 29 52 82 6 15
1951 NY1 1B 2 0 3 0 0 1
1951 NY1 2B 3 0 7 5 0 3
1951 NY1 SS 3 0 4 6 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 3
Shortstop 115