Brian Wilson

Born: 3/16/1982 in Londonderry, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-04-23 | Final Game: 2014-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Brian Patrick Wilson

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Biography

Brian Wilson, born in 1982, was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, recognized for his distinctive personality and impactful performances on the mound. His career spanned from 2006 to 2014, during which he played a vital role in the San Francisco Giants' bullpen. Wilson finished his career with a record of 24-25 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.3, showcasing his ability to navigate high-pressure situations effectively. He recorded 407 strikeouts and achieved a total of 172 saves, highlighting his proficiency as a closer. A three-time All-Star, Wilson was known for his unique delivery and fierce competitive spirit. He became a fan favorite not only for his on-field achievements but also for his iconic black beard and vibrant personality. His tenure in the game coincided with a period where relief pitching gained increasing importance, and Wilson was a key figure in the Giants' success, contributing to their 2010 World Series championship. His legacy includes being one of the notable closers of his era, leaving a lasting impression on both the franchise and the fans who admired his tenacity and flair for the dramatic.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	25	394	0	0	0	172	382.0	343	140	22	175	407	3.30	0

Career ERA 3.30 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 20.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2006	SFG	NL	2	3	31	1	30.0	32	18	21	23	5.40	4.53 (-19%)	-
2007	SFG	NL	1	2	24	6	23.7	16	6	7	18	2.28	4.47 (+49%)	-
2008	SFG	NL	3	2	63	41	62.3	62	32	28	67	4.62	4.32 (-7%)	-
2009	SFG	NL	5	6	68	38	72.3	60	22	27	83	2.74	4.32 (+37%)	-
2010	SFG	NL	3	3	70	48	74.7	62	15	26	93	1.81	4.08 (+56%)	-
2011	SFG	NL	6	4	57	36	55.0	50	19	31	54	3.11	3.94 (+21%)	-
2012	SFG	NL	0	0	2	1	2.0	4	2	2	2	9.00	—	-
2013	LAD	NL	2	1	18	0	13.7	8	1	4	13	0.66	3.87 (+83%)	-
2014	LAD	NL	2	4	61	1	48.3	49	25	29	54	4.66	3.74 (-24%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
394	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2006	SFG	NL	31	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2007	SFG	NL	24	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2008	SFG	NL	63	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2009	SFG	NL	68	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2010	SFG	NL	70	5	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2011	SFG	NL	57	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2012	SFG	NL	2	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2013	LAD	NL	18	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2014	LAD	NL	61	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
17	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	AVG
2014	NLDS2	LAN	1	0	.000
2013	NLCS	LAN	3	0	.000
2013	NLDS2	LAN	3	0	.000
2010	NLCS	SFN	4	1	0.000
2010	NLDS2	SFN	3	0	.000
2010	WS	SFN	3	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2	0	17	0	6	18.0	10	0	7	25	0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	G	SV	IP	H	BB	SO
2014	NLDS2	LAN	0	1	0	0.3	1	1	1
2013	NLCS	LAN	0	3	0	3.0	1	2	4
2013	NLDS2	LAN	1	3	0	3.0	3	0	4
2010	NLCS	SFN	1	4	3	5.0	2	2	7
2010	NLDS2	SFN	0	3	2	4.0	2	2	5
2010	WS	SFN	0	3	1	2.7	1	0	4