Gary Wilson

Born: 1/12/1879 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 5/1/1969 in Randallstown, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-09-27 | Final Game: 1902-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: James Garrett Wilson

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Biography

Gary Wilson, born in 1879, was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1902 to 1909, during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era, characterized by low scoring and strategic play, to a more dynamic style of the game. Wilson appeared in just three games at the Major League level, a brief stint that saw him accumulate two hits, one run batted in (RBI), and a batting average of .182. Despite his limited opportunities, Wilson's contributions to his teams were part of the larger narrative of the early 1900s baseball landscape, where many players faced challenges such as the lack of modern training and development techniques. While he did not make a significant impact statistically—recording no home runs or stolen bases—his participation in the sport during this formative period reflects the perseverance of players in an era marked by evolving strategies and fan engagement. Wilson’s career, though short, is a reminder of the many players who shaped the game in its infancy.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	11	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.182	0.250	0.182	0.432	0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 47.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.432 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 35.1% 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
1902	BOS	AL	3	11	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	8	7	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	BOS	2B	3	0	8	7	4	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	2