Les Wilson

Born: 7/17/1885 in St. Louis, MI, USA

Died: 4/4/1969 in Edmonds, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-07-09 | Final Game: 1911-08-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Lester Wilbur Wilson

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Biography

Les Wilson was a position player in Major League Baseball whose brief career spanned a mere month in the summer of 1911. Born in 1885, Wilson made his debut on July 9, 1911, and played his final game on August 9 of the same year. Despite his aspirations to make an impact in the league, he participated in only 5 games, during which he unfortunately did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Wilson's time in the majors coincided with a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of the lively ball and an increasing focus on offensive play. While his career statistics might not reflect a lasting legacy on the field, Wilson's presence in the game contributes to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history, illustrating the challenges faced by players during that period. His brief stint serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to greatness in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.000	0.222	0.000	0.222	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 67.9% 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
1911	BOS	AL	5	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	4	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	BOS	OF	3	0	4	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Right Field	1