Harry Wilson

Born: 1/1/1876 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 4/15/1929 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-10-12 | Final Game: 1898-10-12

Height: 5'8"

Full name: Harry Clayton Wilson

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Biography

Harry Wilson was a professional baseball player born in 1876, who had a brief career that spanned a single game on October 12, 1898. As a position player, Wilson's time in Major League Baseball was marked by an opportunity that many players aspire to, but he did not manage to record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in during his lone appearance. His batting average stood at 0.0, reflecting the challenging nature of breaking into the sport during an era when competition was fierce and opportunities were limited. Wilson's career took place during a transitional phase in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from the late 19th century into the early 20th century. While he may not have left a significant statistical legacy, his presence in the league serves as a reminder of the countless players who have sought to make their mark in the sport, often facing hurdles that defined their careers. Wilson's story highlights the challenges of a bygone era in baseball, where even a single game could encapsulate the dreams of many aspiring athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 0.333 0.000 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 51.0% 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
1898 BLN NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 0 3 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 BLN C 1 0 3 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD 1895