Charlie Wilson, baseball player, 1931-1935

Charlie Wilson

Born: 1/13/1905 in Clinton, SC, USA

Died: 12/19/1970 in Rochester, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-14 | Final Game: 1935-06-22

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Charles Woodrow Wilson

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Biography

Charlie Wilson was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 until 1935. Primarily serving as a position player, Wilson's career spanned just a few seasons, during which he appeared in 57 games. He recorded 40 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 14 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .215. Despite not being a prolific base-stealer, he contributed to his teams through his contact hitting and ability to get on base at key moments. Wilson's playing years came during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the gap between the deadball era and the more power-oriented styles that would emerge in the late 1930s and beyond. Although his career was relatively brief, his presence on the field during this time reflected the evolving dynamics of the game, as teams began to place a greater emphasis on offensive production. Wilson's contributions, while modest in statistical terms, were part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the journey of players who navigated the challenges of a competitive sport during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 186 15 40 7 3 2 14 0 8 16 0.215 0.247 0.317 0.565 -704.9

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 26.5% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
1931 BSN NL 16 58 7 11 4 0 1 11 0 3 5 0.190 .276 (-31%) .338 (-32%) .388 (-20%) .726 (-26%) -262.1
1932 STL NL 24 96 7 19 3 3 1 2 0 3 8 0.198 .275 (-28%) .335 (-34%) .391 (-18%) .726 (-25%) -442.8
1933 STL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1935 STL NL 16 31 1 10 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.323 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 22 0 15 32 4 1
SS 25 0 28 73 7 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 BSN 3B 14 0 9 24 3 0
1932 SLN SS 24 0 28 73 7 14
1933 SLN SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1935 SLN 3B 8 0 6 8 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 22
Shortstop 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Presbyterian College Clinton SC 1926, 1927, 1928