Eddie Wilson, baseball player, 1936-1937

Eddie Wilson

Born: 9/7/1909 in Hamden, CT, USA

Died: 4/11/1979 in Hamden, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-06-21 | Final Game: 1937-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Edward Francis Wilson

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Biography

Eddie Wilson, born in 1909, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1936 to 1937. Primarily serving as a position player, Wilson played in a total of 88 games, showcasing his offensive prowess with a career batting average of .317. His contributions at the plate included 72 hits, 4 home runs, and 33 RBIs, reflecting a solid performance during the late 1930s, a time when baseball was beginning to recover from the Great Depression and the focus on offense was growing. Wilson was known for his ability to make contact and drive in runs, as evidenced by his 33 RBIs over his short career. He also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 4 stolen bases. While his time in the major leagues was limited, his performance in that span left a memorable impact, particularly considering the competitive nature of the era. Wilson's career, though brief, is a testament to the talent present in the game during a pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 227 39 72 12 2 4 33 4 31 39 0.317 0.404 0.441 0.844 602.6

Career AVG .317 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career OBP .404 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +16.7% above league average.

Career SLG .441 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.844 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — +13.0% above 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
1936 BRO NL 52 173 28 60 8 1 3 25 3 14 25 0.347 .283 (+22%) .349 (+15%) .404 (+13%) .753 (+14%) 468.0
1937 BRO NL 36 54 11 12 4 1 1 8 1 17 14 0.222 .276 (-20%) .342 (+19%) .398 (-2%) .740 (+8%) 134.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 68 0 99 4 7 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1936 BRO OF 47 0 72 3 6 0
1937 BRO OF 21 0 27 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 4
Right Field 67