Josh Wilson

Born: 3/26/1981 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-09-07 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joshua Aaron Wilson

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Biography

Josh Wilson was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2005 to 2015. Born in 1981, Wilson primarily played as a position player, showcasing his versatility across several infield positions throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He appeared in 431 games, compiling a total of 251 hits, which included 10 home runs and 84 runs batted in (RBIs). His career batting average stood at .229, complemented by 14 stolen bases, demonstrating a blend of speed and agility that characterized his playing style. Wilson's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by evolving player roles and the increasing emphasis on analytical metrics. While he may not have been a household name, Wilson contributed to several teams, providing depth and experience to rosters. His ability to adapt and fill various roles was a testament to his work ethic and understanding of the game. After retiring on October 4, 2015, Wilson left a lasting impression as a reliable player who embraced the challenges of a competitive league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	4	0	0	0	0	4.0	6	4	2	3	0	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 111.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	L	G	IP	H	ER	BB	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2007	TBR	AL	0	1	1.0	1	0	1	0.00	—	-
2009	AZ	NL	0	1	1.0	0	0	1	0.00	—	-
2009	SDP	NL	1	1	1.0	3	3	1	27.00	—	-
2015	DET	AL	0	1	1.0	2	1	0	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
431	1095	104	251	54	7	10	84	14	54	247	0.229	0.280	0.319	0.599	-3083.3

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career SLG .319 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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
2005	MIA	NL	11	10	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	WAS	NL	15	19	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	6	0.053	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	TBR	AL	90	263	25	66	15	3	2	24	6	12	51	0.251	.268 (-6%)	.335 (-13%)	.422 (-16%)	.758 (-15%)	0.0
2009	AZ	NL	11	26	1	6	1	0	0	2	0	3	3	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	SDP	NL	16	38	2	4	2	0	0	1	0	3	9	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	SEA	AL	45	128	16	32	8	1	3	10	1	6	32	0.250	.262 (-5%)	.332 (-12%)	.417 (-5%)	.750 (-8%)	0.0
2010	SEA	AL	108	361	22	82	14	2	2	25	5	14	74	0.227	.257 (-12%)	.325 (-14%)	.402 (-27%)	.728 (-21%)	-1463.0
2011	AZ	NL	6	10	3	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	MIL	NL	54	75	10	17	4	0	2	4	1	4	21	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.320 (-17%)	.399 (-10%)	.719 (-13%)	0.0
2013	AZ	NL	30	60	9	12	1	1	1	4	0	5	17	0.200	.253 (-21%)	.317 (-18%)	.396 (-24%)	.714 (-21%)	-214.3
2014	TEX	AL	24	67	7	16	4	0	0	8	1	2	14	0.239	.251 (-5%)	.313 (-13%)	.386 (-23%)	.700 (-19%)	-201.1
2015	DET	AL	21	38	4	12	3	0	0	5	0	0	15	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	3	30	2	1	4
2B	94	66	121	218	7	56
3B	49	20	12	56	8	11
OF	3	2	2	0	0	0
P	4	0	0	1	0	0
SS	234	200	284	594	41	121

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2005	FLO	2B	4	0	1	1	0	0
2005	FLO	SS	6	1	3	6	0	2
2007	WAS	SS	7	3	5	15	5	2
2007	TBA	2B	27	20	44	68	6	19
2007	TBA	3B	8	6	3	19	3	4
2007	TBA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2007	TBA	SS	50	47	67	118	8	30
2009	ARI	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2009	ARI	SS	8	7	12	27	2	6
2009	SDN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2009	SDN	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
2009	SDN	SS	15	10	13	20	2	3
2009	SEA	2B	4	3	6	13	0	4
2009	SEA	3B	5	3	2	6	0	0
2009	SEA	SS	32	30	42	74	2	16
2010	SEA	1B	3	3	30	2	1	4
2010	SEA	2B	2	1	6	5	0	4
2010	SEA	3B	4	3	2	8	1	1
2010	SEA	SS	98	95	124	304	20	53
2011	ARI	SS	3	2	4	9	0	1
2011	MIL	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2011	MIL	2B	10	8	12	21	0	4
2011	MIL	3B	13	2	2	5	1	1
2011	MIL	OF	3	2	2	0	0	0
2011	MIL	SS	8	3	9	10	1	4
2013	ARI	2B	17	15	22	43	1	11
2013	ARI	3B	4	0	0	2	0	0
2013	ARI	SS	2	0	0	2	1	0
2014	TEX	2B	19	16	24	55	0	11
2014	TEX	3B	4	3	0	11	1	4
2014	TEX	SS	3	0	4	3	0	3
2015	DET	2B	11	3	6	12	0	3
2015	DET	3B	10	3	3	5	2	1
2015	DET	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2015	DET	SS	2	2	1	6	0	1