Frank Wilson

Born: 4/20/1901 in Malden, MA, USA

Died: 11/25/1974 in Leicester, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-06-20 | Final Game: 1928-07-02

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

Full name: Francis Edward Wilson

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Biography

Frank Wilson was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 until 1928. Primarily known as a position player, Wilson appeared in 168 games throughout his career, showcasing his skills during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era into a more offense-driven style of play. He recorded 120 hits, which contributed to a career batting average of .246. Wilson's offensive contributions included one home run and a total of 38 runs batted in, along with 8 stolen bases, indicating his versatility and ability to impact the game in various ways. While Wilson's career may not have placed him among the most celebrated players of his time, he represented the grit and determination typical of early 20th-century ballplayers. His career spanned a time when the game was evolving, and his ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of baseball adds a layer of historical significance to his legacy. After retiring on July 2, 1928, Wilson left behind a modest yet noteworthy mark in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
168	488	46	120	19	4	1	38	8	48	44	0.246	0.315	0.307	0.622	-1482.6

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1924	BSN	NL	61	215	20	51	7	0	1	15	3	23	22	0.237	.283 (-16%)	.345 (-10%)	.389 (-27%)	.734 (-19%)	-697.1
1925	BSN	NL	12	31	3	13	1	1	0	0	2	4	1	0.419	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	BSN	NL	87	236	22	56	11	3	0	23	3	20	21	0.237	.279 (-15%)	.345 (-13%)	.390 (-21%)	.735 (-17%)	-785.5
1928	CLE	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	SLA	AL	6	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0