Glenn Wilson

Born: 12/22/1958 in Baytown, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-04-15 | Final Game: 1993-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Glenn Dwight Wilson

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Biography

Glenn Wilson, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1982 until 1993. A versatile position player, Wilson made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in 1,201 games and accumulating 1,098 hits throughout his tenure. Known for his power-hitting ability, he belted 98 home runs and drove in 521 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .265. Additionally, Wilson showcased his speed on the basepaths with 27 stolen bases, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set that contributed to his teams' successes. Wilson was selected as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his status among the elite players of his era. He played during a transformative time in baseball, navigating the competitive landscape of the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period characterized by a burgeoning emphasis on offensive prowess. His contributions to the game, both at the plate and in the field, solidified his legacy as a respected player of his generation, and his career remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to thrive in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1201	4151	451	1098	209	26	98	521	27	253	672	0.265	0.306	0.398	0.704	-2116.3

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — near 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
1982	DET	AL	84	322	39	94	15	1	12	34	2	15	51	0.292	.261 (+12%)	.324 (-1%)	.388 (+17%)	.712 (+9%)	441.5
1983	DET	AL	144	503	55	135	25	6	11	65	1	25	79	0.268	.260 (+3%)	.324 (-6%)	.389 (+5%)	.714 (avg)	-149.8
1984	PHI	NL	132	341	28	82	21	3	6	31	7	17	56	0.240	.259 (-7%)	.322 (-14%)	.384 (-3%)	.707 (-8%)	-681.3
1985	PHI	NL	161	608	73	167	39	5	14	102	7	35	117	0.275	.257 (+7%)	.323 (-4%)	.390 (+9%)	.714 (+3%)	119.0
1986	PHI	NL	155	584	70	158	30	4	15	84	5	42	91	0.271	.257 (+5%)	.325 (-2%)	.395 (+4%)	.720 (+2%)	28.9
1987	PHI	NL	154	569	55	150	21	2	14	54	3	38	82	0.264	.262 (avg)	.331 (-7%)	.415 (-8%)	.746 (-8%)	-992.5
1988	SEA	AL	78	284	28	71	10	1	3	17	1	15	52	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.317 (-10%)	.377 (-14%)	.695 (-12%)	-644.9
1988	PIT	NL	37	126	11	34	8	0	2	15	0	3	18	0.270	.254 (+6%)	.317 (-9%)	.377 (+1%)	.695 (-4%)	-644.9
1989	PIT	NL	100	330	42	93	20	4	9	49	1	32	39	0.282	.254 (+11%)	.319 (+7%)	.375 (+20%)	.694 (+14%)	763.7
1989	HOU	NL	28	102	8	22	6	0	2	15	0	5	14	0.216	.254 (-15%)	.319 (-22%)	.375 (-11%)	.694 (-16%)	763.7
1990	HOU	NL	118	368	42	90	14	0	10	55	0	26	64	0.245	.257 (-5%)	.324 (-10%)	.385 (-6%)	.710 (-7%)	-579.1
1993	PIT	NL	10	14	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1987	PHI	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	0	1	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	11	2	38	3	0	1
3B	4	1	6	3	2	0
OF	1131	1041	2225	109	55	23
P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1982	DET	OF	80	76	215	8	3	1
1983	DET	OF	143	127	225	12	3	2
1984	PHI	3B	4	1	6	3	2	0
1984	PHI	OF	109	78	147	4	5	0
1985	PHI	OF	158	154	343	18	12	4
1986	PHI	OF	154	150	331	20	4	5
1987	PHI	OF	154	148	315	18	11	2
1987	PHI	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
1988	SEA	OF	75	73	140	4	3	1
1988	PIT	OF	35	32	66	1	1	1
1989	PIT	1B	10	2	36	3	0	1
1989	PIT	OF	85	81	163	4	4	0
1989	HOU	OF	25	25	50	6	2	1
1990	HOU	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1990	HOU	OF	108	95	225	12	6	6
1993	PIT	OF	5	2	5	2	1	0