Mutt Wilson

Born: 7/20/1896 in Keyser, NC, USA

Died: 8/31/1962 in Leesburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-11 | Final Game: 1920-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: William Clarence Wilson

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Biography

Mutt Wilson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in a brief but notable career during the early 20th century, specifically from September 11 to September 18 in 1920. Born in 1896, Wilson's time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. His pitching record concluded at 1-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.46, showcasing his ability to keep runs limited during his short tenure on the mound. Though he only accumulated four strikeouts and did not record any saves, Wilson's contributions to the game were significant in the context of his time. His performances exemplified the challenges faced by pitchers in the early 1920s, as they navigated evolving batting techniques and the increasing prominence of offense in baseball. Despite his limited career, Wilson remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	3	2	1	0	0	13.0	12	5	0	5	4	3.46	0

Career ERA 3.46 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1920	DET	AL	1	1	3	2	1	0	0	13.0	12	5	5	4	3.46	3.45 (avg)	37.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 24.7% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 28.0% 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
1920	DET	AL	3	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	DET	P	3	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3