Grady Wilson

Born: 11/23/1922 in Columbus, GA, USA

Died: 7/23/2003 in Columbus, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-05-15 | Final Game: 1948-07-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Grady Herbert Wilson

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Biography

Grady Wilson was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from May 15, 1948, to July 15, 1948. Born in 1922, Wilson made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, shortly after World War II, when the game was beginning to see a surge in talent and popularity. Despite his limited time in the majors, he contributed to the sport during an era that laid the groundwork for the post-war boom in baseball. In his short stint in the big leagues, Wilson appeared in 12 games, where he recorded 1 hit and 1 run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.1. His performance reflected the challenges many players faced when trying to secure a permanent spot on a major league roster during a time when competition was fierce. Though he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, Wilson's presence in the league during this time is a testament to the many players who contributed to the game in various capacities, often without the recognition given to more prominent stars.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
12	10	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.100	0.100	0.200	0.300	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 70.6% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 47.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.300 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 58.3% 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
1948	PIT	NL	12	10	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
SS	7	0	7	4	2	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1948	PIT	SS	7	0	7	4	2	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Shortstop	7