Hack Wilson, baseball player, 244 home runs, 1923-1934

Hack Wilson

⭐ Hall of Fame 1979

Born: 4/26/1900 in Ellwood City, PA, USA

Died: 11/23/1948 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-09-29 | Final Game: 1934-08-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Lewis Robert Wilson

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Biography

Hack Wilson, born in 1900, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1923 to 1934. Renowned for his powerful hitting and robust offensive production, Wilson played a total of 1,348 games, amassing 1,461 hits and 244 home runs. He stood out during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-focused style, and his ability to drive in runs was evident in his impressive 1,063 RBIs, along with a commendable batting average of .307. Additionally, he demonstrated surprising speed for a player of his stature, finishing his career with 52 stolen bases. Wilson's legacy in baseball was cemented with his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1979, recognizing his significant contributions to the game. His most notable season came in 1930 when he set a record with 191 RBIs, a mark that still stands today. Known for his aggressive batting style and resilience on the field, Hack Wilson remains an essential figure in the history of baseball, celebrated for his exceptional talent and his role in shaping the offensive dynamics of the sport during the early 20th century.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
45.0 30.0 9.0 5.0 2.0 0 2.0 0 15.0 0 2.0 0.167 0.444 0.433 0.877

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1927 9.0 6.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 1.0 0 3.0 0 1.0 0.167 0.444 0.667 1.111
1932 36.0 24.0 7.0 4.0 2.0 0 1.0 0 12.0 0 1.0 0.167 0.444 0.375 0.819

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1348 4760 884 1461 266 67 244 1063 52 674 713 0.307 0.395 0.545 0.940 27226.1

Career AVG .307 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OBP .395 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career SLG .545 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +37.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.940 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +26.8% above 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
1923 NY1 NL 3 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1924 NY1 NL 107 383 62 113 19 12 10 57 4 44 46 0.295 .283 (+4%) .345 (+7%) .389 (+25%) .734 (+16%) 1158.5
1925 NY1 NL 62 180 28 43 7 4 6 30 5 21 33 0.239 .288 (-17%) .349 (-8%) .407 (+4%) .756 (-2%) -83.4
1926 CHC NL 142 529 97 170 36 8 21 109 10 69 61 0.321 .279 (+15%) .345 (+17%) .390 (+38%) .735 (+28%) 3160.5
1927 CHC NL 146 551 119 175 30 12 30 129 13 71 70 0.318 .282 (+13%) .344 (+16%) .392 (+48%) .736 (+33%) 3780.7
1928 CHC NL 145 520 89 163 32 9 31 120 4 77 94 0.313 .280 (+12%) .342 (+18%) .395 (+49%) .737 (+35%) 3773.0
1929 CHC NL 150 574 135 198 30 5 39 159 3 78 83 0.345 .289 (+19%) .353 (+20%) .415 (+49%) .769 (+36%) 4544.0
1930 CHC NL 155 585 146 208 35 6 56 191 3 105 84 0.356 .293 (+21%) .354 (+28%) .429 (+68%) .784 (+50%) 6755.4
1931 CHC NL 112 395 66 103 22 4 13 61 1 63 69 0.261 .276 (-6%) .338 (+7%) .388 (+12%) .726 (+10%) 860.9
1932 BRO NL 135 481 77 143 37 5 23 123 2 51 85 0.297 .275 (+8%) .335 (+9%) .391 (+38%) .726 (+24%) 2279.7
1933 BRO NL 117 360 41 96 13 2 9 54 7 52 50 0.267 .270 (-1%) .329 (+9%) .377 (+3%) .707 (+6%) 551.2
1934 BRO NL 67 172 24 45 5 0 6 27 0 40 33 0.262 .278 (-6%) .340 (+18%) .392 (+1%) .733 (+9%) 445.5
1934 PHI NL 7 20 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 3 4 0.100 — — — — 445.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 47 3 15 1 1 0 3 5 12 0.319

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1929 WS CHN 5 17 2 8 0 1 0 0 4 3 0.471
1924 WS NY1 7 30 1 7 1 0 0 3 1 9 0.233

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 5 0 11 18 3 3
OF 1257 0 2810 98 105 28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 NY1 OF 3 0 6 0 1 0
1924 NY1 OF 103 0 230 8 8 2
1925 NY1 OF 50 0 75 3 2 2
1926 CHN OF 140 0 348 11 10 5
1927 CHN OF 146 0 400 13 14 3
1928 CHN OF 143 0 321 11 14 2
1929 CHN OF 150 0 380 14 12 4
1930 CHN OF 155 0 357 9 19 2
1931 CHN OF 103 0 210 9 5 1
1932 BRO OF 125 0 220 14 11 4
1933 BRO 2B 5 0 11 18 3 3
1933 BRO OF 90 0 181 3 7 0
1934 BRO OF 43 0 71 3 2 3
1934 PHI OF 6 0 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 5
Left Field 201
Center Field 913
Right Field 149

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1930 Baseball Magazine All-Star CF
1930 Baseball Magazine All-Star CF
1930 TSN All-Star OF
1929 Baseball Magazine All-Star CF
1929 Baseball Magazine All-Star CF
1929 TSN All-Star OF
1927 Baseball Magazine All-Star CF
1926 Baseball Magazine All-Star OF

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1932 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 6.0 80 0
1929 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 24.0 80 0
1928 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 21.0 80 0
1927 Most Valuable Player NL 12th 9.0 80 0
1926 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 25.0 80 0