Neil Wilson, baseball player, 1960-1960

Neil Wilson

Born: 6/14/1935 in Lexington, TN, USA

Died: 2/20/2013 in Jackson, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-04-17 | Final Game: 1960-04-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Samuel O'Neil Wilson

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Biography

Neil Wilson, born in 1935, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1960s. Wilson's major league tenure was notably short, spanning from April 17 to April 26, 1960, during which he appeared in six games. Primarily serving as a position player, Wilson faced the challenges of breaking into a league that was experiencing significant changes, including the integration of players and evolving playing styles. Despite his limited opportunities, Wilson's time in the majors is a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during this era. He concluded his career without registering any hits, home runs, runs batted in, or stolen bases, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions to the game may have been minimal, Wilson's presence on a major league roster reflects the often overlooked journeys of players striving to make their mark in the sport. His brief appearance in the MLB serves as a reminder of the many players who have passed through the ranks, each with their own unique stories in the tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 0.091 0.000 0.091 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .091 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.091 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 87.2% 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
1960 SFG NL 6 10 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 6 2 23 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1960 SFN C 6 2 23 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6