Bobby Wilson, baseball player, 2008-2019

Bobby Wilson

Born: 4/8/1983 in Dunedin, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-28 | Final Game: 2019-07-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Robert Louis Wilson

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Biography

Bobby Wilson, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2008 to 2019. Primarily serving as a position player, Wilson appeared in 386 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He showcased his abilities across various teams, contributing to the offense with 189 hits and 18 home runs, while driving in 102 runs. Despite facing challenges at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .203, Wilson's resilience and determination marked his time in the league. Known for his defensive skills and versatility, Wilson played in an era characterized by a significant emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams and his role as a reliable option off the bench were valued. Wilson retired with a career that demonstrated the spirit of perseverance, leaving behind a legacy that resonates with those who appreciate the multifaceted nature of baseball beyond just the statistics.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
386 932 83 189 40 0 18 102 0 70 227 0.203 0.258 0.304 0.562 -3085.1

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 23.2% 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
2008 LAA AL 7 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2009 LAA AL 12 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2010 LAA AL 40 96 12 22 6 0 4 15 0 8 23 0.229 .257 (-11%) .325 (-11%) .402 (+3%) .728 (-3%) -69.9
2011 LAA AL 57 111 5 21 8 0 1 8 0 10 16 0.189 .255 (-26%) .320 (-21%) .399 (-28%) .719 (-25%) -511.6
2012 LAA AL 75 171 19 36 5 0 3 13 0 15 33 0.211 .254 (-17%) .318 (-13%) .405 (-28%) .724 (-21%) -643.4
2014 AZ NL 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2015 TBR AL 25 55 3 8 0 0 0 4 0 4 20 0.145 .254 (-43%) .316 (-36%) .404 (-64%) .721 (-52%) -458.9
2015 TEX AL 31 77 5 17 5 0 1 10 0 7 19 0.221 .254 (-13%) .316 (-8%) .404 (-20%) .721 (-15%) -458.9
2016 DET AL 5 13 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.154 — — — — 0.0
2016 TEX AL 42 128 11 32 4 0 3 22 0 5 33 0.250 .255 (-2%) .321 (-14%) .417 (-16%) .738 (-15%) 0.0
2016 TBR AL 28 87 14 20 2 0 4 9 0 5 28 0.230 .255 (-10%) .321 (-15%) .417 (-6%) .738 (-10%) 0.0
2018 MIN AL 47 135 12 24 8 0 2 16 0 12 37 0.178 .247 (-28%) .318 (-24%) .409 (-31%) .727 (-28%) -688.5
2019 DET AL 15 44 2 4 1 0 0 2 0 2 11 0.091 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 0 26 2 0 2
C 369 295 2321 143 13 17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 LAA C 7 0 15 1 0 0
2009 LAA 1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
2009 LAA C 11 0 19 1 0 0
2010 LAA 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
2010 LAA C 38 29 217 12 1 2
2011 LAA 1B 6 0 7 0 0 1
2011 LAA C 47 35 239 26 1 1
2012 LAA 1B 4 0 10 2 0 1
2012 LAA C 72 58 420 32 4 6
2014 ARI C 2 1 10 1 0 0
2015 TBA C 24 16 153 11 0 1
2015 TEX C 31 25 170 12 2 0
2016 DET C 5 4 35 0 0 0
2016 TEX C 42 39 289 11 2 4
2016 TBA C 28 28 230 9 2 1
2018 MIN C 47 45 399 21 1 2
2019 DET C 15 15 125 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 369
First Base 12
Designated Hitter 5

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 TBA AL $700,000
2012 LAA AL $487,500
2011 LAA AL $416,000
2010 LAA AL $402,000
Total Career Earnings $2,005,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Petersburg College St. Petersburg FL 2002, 2003