Craig Wilson

Born: 9/3/1970 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-05 | Final Game: 2000-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Craig Franklin Wilson

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Biography

Craig Wilson, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1998 and 2000. Primarily serving as a position player, Wilson played in a total of 139 games during his career. Known for his solid batting skills, he finished his time in the league with a batting average of .272, accumulating 101 hits and 40 RBIs. His power was evident as he belted 7 home runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Wilson's career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball marked by an increase in offensive production and the rising impact of power hitters. He contributed significantly to his teams with his versatility and offensive capabilities, making him a valuable asset during his time on the field. Although he did not achieve the superstardom of some contemporaries, Wilson's performance reflected the talent and competitiveness of players in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He retired from professional baseball after the 2000 season, leaving behind a legacy as a dependable player who contributed to the game in various ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
139	372	54	101	16	1	7	40	3	31	39	0.272	0.328	0.376	0.704	-724.9

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .328 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .430 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.772 across their career seasons — 8.8% 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
1998	CHW	AL	13	47	14	22	5	0	3	10	1	3	6	0.468	—	—	—	—	513.2
1999	CHW	AL	98	252	28	60	8	1	4	26	1	23	22	0.238	.271 (-12%)	.344 (-13%)	.433 (-25%)	.778 (-20%)	-979.0
2000	CHW	AL	28	73	12	19	3	0	0	4	1	5	11	0.260	.270 (-4%)	.344 (-8%)	.437 (-31%)	.782 (-21%)	-259.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
2B	15	5	24	26	2	8
3B	89	56	53	133	7	12
SS	40	31	56	84	1	16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1998	CHA	2B	4	3	7	9	0	4
1998	CHA	3B	2	0	0	1	0	0
1998	CHA	SS	8	8	13	17	0	4
1999	CHA	1B	1	0	4	0	0	0
1999	CHA	2B	7	1	6	9	1	1
1999	CHA	3B	72	49	47	108	5	10
1999	CHA	SS	22	16	29	38	1	8
2000	CHA	2B	4	1	11	8	1	3
2000	CHA	3B	15	7	6	24	2	2
2000	CHA	SS	10	7	14	29	0	4