Duane Wilson

Born: 6/29/1934 in Wichita, KS, USA

Died: 11/9/2021 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-07-03 | Final Game: 1958-07-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Duane Lewis Wilson

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Biography

Duane Wilson, born in 1934, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player for a short span during the summer of 1958. Wilson made his MLB debut on July 3, 1958, and concluded his playing days just nine days later, on July 12, 1958. Despite his limited playing time, participating in only 2 games, Wilson's journey to the major leagues underscored the competitive nature of the sport during a time when opportunities were scarce, and every player had to fight for their place on the roster. Throughout his career, Wilson recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. He also did not notch any stolen bases. While his statistics may not reflect a traditional baseball narrative of success, Wilson's brief stint in the majors serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to reach the highest level of the sport, each contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His experience highlights the challenges faced by many players during the late 1950s, an era marked by intense competition and the evolving dynamics of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	2	0	0	0	6.3	10	4	0	7	3	5.68	0

Career ERA 5.68 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 47.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1958	BOS	AL	0	0	2	2	0	0	0	6.3	10	4	7	3	5.68	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1958	BOS	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	2	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	BOS	P	2	2	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2