Bob Wilson

Born: 2/22/1925 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 4/23/1985 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-05-17 | Final Game: 1958-05-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 197 lbs

Full name: Robert Wilson

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Biography

Bob Wilson, born in 1925, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned just two days in May 1958. As a position player, Wilson appeared in only three games, during which he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. Despite the limited opportunities at the highest level of the sport, Wilson's time in the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players in the late 1950s, an era marked by intense competition as teams began to integrate and the game evolved post-World War II. Wilson's career, although short-lived, is a reminder of the countless players who aspired to make their mark in baseball during a transformative period. His story encapsulates the relentless pursuit of players who, despite limited playing time, contributed to the fabric of the game in their own way. As a retired player, Wilson remains a part of baseball history, symbolizing the dreams of many who sought to shine on the diamond.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
472.0	433.0	53.0	145.0	13.0	5.0	7.0	52.0	33.0	2.0	11.0	0.335	0.383	0.436	0.819

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1947	155.0	136.0	24.0	44.0	3.0	0	0	8.0	15.0	0	0	0.324	0.391	0.346	0.737
1948	213.0	196.0	12.0	59.0	6.0	1.0	4.0	21.0	15.0	2.0	9.0	0.301	0.354	0.403	0.757
1949	99.0	97.0	15.0	40.0	3.0	4.0	3.0	21.0	2.0	0	1.0	0.412	0.424	0.619	1.043
1957	5.0	4.0	2.0	2.0	1.0	0	0	2.0	1.0	0	1.0	0.500	0.600	0.750	1.350

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
94	304	30	91	10	1	3	40	8	25	1	0.299	0.355	0.368	0.723	106.5

Career AVG .299 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +14.5% above league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near 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
1947	NE	NN2	39	117	19	36	2	0	0	12	1	11	0	0.308	.262 (+17%)	.336 (+9%)	.376 (-14%)	.712 (-3%)	-21.8
1948	NE	NN2	52	182	11	54	8	1	3	28	7	14	0	0.297	.263 (+13%)	.340 (+3%)	.379 (+6%)	.719 (+4%)	128.3
1958	LAD	NL	3	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0