Enrique Wilson, baseball player, 1997-2005

Enrique Wilson

Born: 7/27/1973 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1997-09-24 | Final Game: 2005-06-24

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

Enrique Wilson was a versatile position player who had a career in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2005. Born in 1973, Wilson played across several teams, showcasing his adaptability and defensive skills. Over the course of 555 games, he accumulated 343 hits, including 22 home runs, and drove in 141 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .244. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable asset to his teams during the era of evolving offensive strategies in baseball. Wilson was known for his speed on the bases, recording 14 stolen bases throughout his career. His playing style reflected the transitional period of baseball in the late 1990s and early 2000s, where small ball tactics were often employed alongside the emergence of power hitters. While he might not have been a household name, Wilson's contributions to the game and his reliable presence in the infield were appreciated by teammates and fans alike. After his retirement in 2005, Wilson left behind a legacy as a hardworking player who exemplified the dedication required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
555 1406 155 343 73 5 22 141 14 89 169 0.244 0.288 0.350 0.638 -4613.6

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .288 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.638 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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
1997 CLE AL 5 15 2 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1998 CLE AL 32 90 13 29 6 0 2 12 2 4 8 0.322 .266 (+21%) .335 (+6%) .420 (+8%) .755 (+7%) 101.9
1999 CLE AL 113 332 41 87 22 1 2 24 5 25 41 0.262 .271 (-3%) .344 (-10%) .433 (-19%) .778 (-15%) -1083.3
2000 CLE AL 40 117 16 38 9 0 2 12 2 7 11 0.325 .270 (+20%) .344 (+4%) .437 (+4%) .782 (+4%) 72.6
2000 PIT NL 40 122 11 32 6 1 3 15 0 11 13 0.262 .270 (-3%) .344 (-7%) .437 (-8%) .782 (-8%) 72.6
2001 PIT NL 46 129 7 24 3 0 1 8 0 3 23 0.186 .263 (-30%) .332 (-39%) .426 (-45%) .758 (-43%) -1002.1
2001 NYY AL 48 99 10 24 5 1 1 12 0 6 14 0.242 .263 (-8%) .332 (-15%) .426 (-20%) .758 (-17%) -1002.1
2002 NYY AL 60 105 17 19 2 2 2 11 1 8 22 0.181 .261 (-31%) .331 (-28%) .416 (-29%) .747 (-29%) -564.6
2003 NYY AL 63 135 18 31 9 0 3 15 3 7 14 0.230 .264 (-13%) .332 (-17%) .422 (-14%) .754 (-15%) -408.2
2004 NYY AL 93 240 19 51 9 0 6 31 1 15 20 0.212 .266 (-20%) .335 (-24%) .427 (-24%) .762 (-24%) -1214.7
2005 CHC NL 15 22 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 0.136 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 33 2 7 1 0 0 2 2 4 0.212

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 ALCS NYA 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143
2003 WS NYA 2 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.500
2002 ALDS1 NYA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2001 ALCS NYA 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2001 WS NYA 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1999 ALDS1 CLE 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1998 ALCS CLE 5 14 2 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.214
1998 ALDS1 CLE 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 7 0 0 1
2B 181 124 253 370 11 61
3B 156 101 62 215 13 11
OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
SS 178 96 174 324 17 80

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 CLE 2B 1 1 1 3 0 0
1997 CLE SS 4 2 6 10 1 4
1998 CLE 2B 22 15 34 52 1 6
1998 CLE 3B 2 2 1 0 0 0
1998 CLE SS 10 6 8 24 1 4
1999 CLE 2B 21 5 16 19 0 2
1999 CLE 3B 61 47 24 86 4 2
1999 CLE SS 35 21 37 58 4 21
2000 CLE 2B 7 4 10 12 0 2
2000 CLE 3B 12 8 2 17 1 0
2000 CLE SS 7 6 8 15 0 5
2000 PIT 2B 11 9 10 22 1 4
2000 PIT 3B 16 13 7 30 3 1
2000 PIT SS 8 7 7 21 2 7
2001 PIT 2B 10 6 16 19 1 9
2001 PIT 3B 2 1 0 1 0 1
2001 PIT SS 28 22 40 72 3 15
2001 NYA 2B 7 3 9 17 0 3
2001 NYA 3B 19 12 7 29 0 2
2001 NYA SS 20 7 13 27 2 4
2002 NYA 2B 7 7 15 18 0 5
2002 NYA 3B 26 8 15 26 3 1
2002 NYA OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
2002 NYA SS 14 4 11 21 2 5
2003 NYA 2B 10 8 14 20 0 2
2003 NYA 3B 17 9 6 26 2 4
2003 NYA SS 33 16 32 45 1 8
2004 NYA 2B 80 64 124 179 7 23
2004 NYA SS 16 4 10 25 1 6
2005 CHN 1B 3 0 7 0 0 1
2005 CHN 2B 5 2 4 9 1 5
2005 CHN 3B 1 1 0 0 0 0
2005 CHN SS 3 1 2 6 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Second Base 181
Third Base 156
Shortstop 178
Right Field 1
Designated Hitter 13

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 NYA AL $700,000
2003 NYA AL $700,000
2002 NYA AL $720,000
2001 PIT NL $635,000
2000 CLE AL $232,500
1999 CLE AL $214,000
1998 CLE AL $175,000
Total Career Earnings $3,376,500