Bill Wilson, baseball player, 1890-1898

Bill Wilson

Born: 10/28/1867 in Hannibal, MO, USA

Died: 5/9/1924 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-30 | Final Game: 1898-06-07

Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William G. Wilson

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Biography

Bill Wilson, born in 1867, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1890 to June 7, 1898. Primarily a position player, Wilson appeared in 219 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he made a modest impact at the plate. He recorded 165 hits and accumulated 75 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .208. Known for his speed on the base paths, Wilson also stole 17 bases, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense beyond just hitting. Playing during the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the modern game, Wilson faced the challenges of a rapidly evolving baseball landscape. Though he may not be remembered as one of the game's greats, his role as a position player in the formative years of professional baseball contributed to the development of the sport and its growing popularity. His career spanned a crucial time in baseball history, laying the groundwork for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
219 795 79 165 24 9 2 75 17 45 102 0.208 0.257 0.268 0.525 -4078.3

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .359 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.525 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 24.9% 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
1890 PIT NL 83 304 30 65 11 3 0 21 5 22 50 0.214 .260 (-18%) .336 (-19%) .351 (-23%) .687 (-21%) -1219.6
1897 LS3 NL 107 389 44 83 12 4 1 41 9 18 39 0.213 .291 (-27%) .354 (-27%) .387 (-30%) .741 (-29%) -2293.1
1898 LS3 NL 29 102 5 17 1 2 1 13 3 5 13 0.167 .270 (-38%) .333 (-36%) .347 (-29%) .680 (-33%) -565.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 19 0 178 9 10 16
3B 1 0 1 1 1 0
C 171 0 602 218 78 11
OF 25 0 54 8 15 3
SS 1 0 2 5 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 PIT 1B 18 0 167 8 8 15
1890 PIT C 38 0 175 69 35 3
1890 PIT OF 25 0 54 8 15 3
1890 PIT SS 1 0 2 5 2 1
1897 LS3 3B 1 0 1 1 1 0
1897 LS3 C 105 0 341 116 29 7
1898 LS3 1B 1 0 11 1 2 1
1898 LS3 C 28 0 86 33 14 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 171
First Base 19
Third Base 1
Shortstop 1
Left Field 4
Center Field 8
Right Field 13