Jimmie Wilson, baseball player, 1923-1940

Jimmie Wilson

Born: 7/23/1900 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 5/31/1947 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-17 | Final Game: 1940-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: James Wilson

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Biography

Jimmie Wilson was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1923 to 1940. Born in 1900, Wilson played a total of 1,525 games, showcasing his skills primarily with the bat as he recorded 1,358 hits and maintained a solid batting average of .284. Known for his offensive contributions, he amassed 621 RBIs and hit 32 home runs throughout his career, while also demonstrating his speed on the bases with 86 stolen bases. Wilson's ability to combine power and contact made him a valuable asset to his teams during an era characterized by a transition in baseball styles, moving away from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. Wilson was selected as an All-Star twice, reflecting his status as one of the top players of his time. His career unfolded during a period when baseball was beginning to see a greater emphasis on player versatility and athleticism. Known for his resilience and determination on the field, Wilson's contributions helped shape the competitive landscape of the sport during the 1920s and 1930s. He retired in 1940, leaving behind a legacy that continues to be remembered by baseball enthusiasts for his impressive all-around play and consistency over nearly two decades in the majors.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 4.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1930 4.0 4.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1525 4778 580 1358 252 32 32 621 86 356 280 0.284 0.336 0.370 0.707 -4134.1

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.707 vs. league average 0.740 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
1923 PHI NL 85 252 27 66 9 0 1 25 4 4 17 0.262 .282 (-7%) .344 (-20%) .390 (-21%) .734 (-20%) -993.4
1924 PHI NL 95 280 32 78 16 3 6 39 5 17 12 0.279 .283 (-2%) .345 (-7%) .389 (+8%) .734 (+1%) -13.9
1925 PHI NL 108 335 42 110 19 3 3 54 5 32 25 0.328 .288 (+14%) .349 (+12%) .407 (+6%) .756 (+8%) 632.4
1926 PHI NL 90 279 40 85 10 2 4 32 3 25 20 0.305 .279 (+9%) .345 (+5%) .390 (+2%) .735 (+3%) 197.1
1927 PHI NL 128 443 50 122 15 2 2 45 13 34 15 0.275 .282 (-2%) .344 (-4%) .392 (-15%) .736 (-10%) -857.1
1928 PHI NL 21 70 11 21 4 1 0 13 3 9 8 0.300 .280 (+7%) .342 (+11%) .395 (-2%) .737 (+4%) 63.6
1928 STL NL 120 411 45 106 26 2 2 50 9 45 24 0.258 .280 (-8%) .342 (-3%) .395 (-13%) .737 (-8%) 63.6
1929 STL NL 120 394 59 128 27 8 4 71 4 43 19 0.325 .289 (+12%) .353 (+11%) .415 (+12%) .769 (+12%) 982.1
1930 STL NL 107 362 54 115 25 7 1 58 8 28 17 0.318 .293 (+8%) .354 (+4%) .429 (+1%) .784 (+2%) 155.2
1931 STL NL 115 383 45 105 20 2 0 51 5 28 15 0.274 .276 (-1%) .338 (-2%) .388 (-13%) .726 (-8%) -546.4
1932 STL NL 92 274 36 68 16 2 2 28 9 15 18 0.248 .275 (-10%) .335 (-14%) .391 (-12%) .726 (-13%) -710.4
1933 STL NL 113 369 34 94 17 0 1 45 6 23 33 0.255 .270 (-6%) .329 (-9%) .377 (-18%) .707 (-14%) -956.5
1934 PHI NL 91 277 25 81 11 0 3 35 1 14 10 0.292 .278 (+5%) .340 (-4%) .392 (-7%) .733 (-6%) -310.6
1935 PHI NL 93 290 38 81 20 0 1 37 4 19 19 0.279 .279 (avg) .342 (-5%) .399 (-10%) .742 (-8%) -441.0
1936 PHI NL 85 230 25 64 12 0 1 27 5 12 21 0.278 .283 (-2%) .349 (-10%) .404 (-15%) .753 (-13%) -581.9
1937 PHI NL 39 87 15 24 3 0 1 8 1 6 4 0.276 .276 (avg) .342 (-6%) .398 (-13%) .740 (-10%) -145.8
1938 PHI NL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 CIN NL 4 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1940 CIN NL 16 37 2 9 2 0 0 3 1 2 1 0.243 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
20 66 3 16 2 0 0 5 2 7 0.242

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1940 WS CIN 6 17 2 6 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.353
1931 WS SLN 7 23 0 5 0 0 0 2 1 1 0.217
1930 WS SLN 4 15 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 1 0.267
1928 WS SLN 3 11 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 0.091

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 9 0 52 3 3 5
2B 3 0 1 1 0 0
C 1351 0 4916 931 136 153
OF 4 0 3 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 PHI C 69 0 235 50 12 10
1923 PHI OF 2 0 3 0 3 0
1924 PHI 1B 2 0 9 0 1 2
1924 PHI C 82 0 240 93 11 14
1924 PHI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 PHI C 89 0 275 50 6 9
1925 PHI OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1926 PHI C 79 0 228 78 16 5
1927 PHI C 124 0 377 82 12 12
1928 PHI C 20 0 75 21 1 4
1928 SLN C 120 0 394 82 8 13
1929 SLN C 119 0 410 80 14 16
1930 SLN C 99 0 456 67 7 11
1931 SLN C 110 0 498 75 9 15
1932 SLN 1B 3 0 17 2 1 2
1932 SLN 2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1932 SLN C 75 0 326 55 7 9
1933 SLN C 107 0 498 58 10 13
1934 PHI 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1934 PHI 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1934 PHI C 77 0 265 42 4 7
1935 PHI 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1935 PHI C 78 0 329 44 7 9
1936 PHI 1B 1 0 9 0 0 0
1936 PHI C 63 0 187 31 9 5
1937 PHI 1B 2 0 17 1 1 1
1937 PHI C 22 0 76 12 2 1
1938 PHI C 1 0 1 1 0 0
1939 CIN C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1940 CIN C 16 0 46 10 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1351
First Base 9
Second Base 3
Left Field 1
Center Field 2
Right Field 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1929 Baseball Magazine All-Star C
1927 Baseball Magazine All-Star C

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1932 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 5.0 80 0
1931 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 28.0 80 0
1928 Most Valuable Player NL 18th 3.0 80 0