Red Wilson

Born: 3/7/1929 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

Died: 8/8/2014 in Fitchburg, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1951-09-22 | Final Game: 1960-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Robert James Wilson

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Biography

Red Wilson, born in 1929, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1951 to 1960. Over the course of his career, Wilson participated in 602 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate and on the base paths. He finished his career with a batting average of .258, accumulating 455 hits, including 24 home runs and 189 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his speed, he also recorded 25 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to contribute to his team's offense in multiple ways. Wilson played during a transformative era in baseball, following the integration of the sport and the emergence of new playing styles that emphasized athleticism and power. His contributions were significant for the teams he played for, as he provided reliable offense and versatility in the field. After retiring on September 24, 1960, Wilson left behind a legacy as a solid player who embodied the competitive spirit of baseball during the late 1950s. His career remains a testament to the dedication and resilience required to succeed in the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
602	1765	206	455	84	8	24	189	25	215	163	0.258	0.338	0.355	0.694	-705.9

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.719 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
1951	CHW	AL	4	11	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
1952	CHW	AL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1953	CHW	AL	71	164	21	41	6	1	0	10	2	26	12	0.250	.264 (-5%)	.335 (+5%)	.397 (-25%)	.733 (-11%)	-254.5
1954	CHW	AL	8	20	2	4	0	0	1	1	0	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	DET	AL	54	170	22	48	11	1	2	22	3	27	12	0.282	.261 (+8%)	.333 (+14%)	.390 (+1%)	.723 (+7%)	0.0
1955	DET	AL	78	241	26	53	9	0	2	17	1	26	23	0.220	.258 (-15%)	.332 (-11%)	.393 (-28%)	.726 (-20%)	-861.6
1956	DET	AL	78	228	32	66	12	2	7	38	2	42	18	0.289	.258 (+12%)	.331 (+19%)	.397 (+14%)	.728 (+16%)	759.6
1957	DET	AL	60	180	21	43	8	1	3	13	2	25	19	0.239	.257 (-7%)	.323 (+5%)	.391 (-12%)	.715 (-4%)	-46.1
1958	DET	AL	103	298	31	89	13	1	3	29	10	35	30	0.299	.257 (+16%)	.324 (+15%)	.394 (-4%)	.719 (+5%)	379.3
1959	DET	AL	67	228	28	60	17	2	4	35	2	10	23	0.263	.256 (+3%)	.323 (-9%)	.392 (+4%)	.715 (-2%)	-182.2
1960	DET	AL	45	134	17	29	4	0	1	14	3	16	14	0.216	.255 (-15%)	.323 (-8%)	.387 (-31%)	.711 (-20%)	-434.0
1960	CLE	AL	32	88	5	19	3	0	1	10	0	6	7	0.216	.255 (-15%)	.323 (-17%)	.387 (-27%)	.711 (-22%)	-434.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	580	454	2884	236	33	41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1951	CHA	C	4	0	9	2	0	0
1952	CHA	C	2	0	8	1	0	0
1953	CHA	C	63	0	282	24	6	1
1954	CHA	C	8	6	44	3	0	1
1954	DET	C	53	50	245	25	1	7
1955	DET	C	72	62	292	25	5	5
1956	DET	C	78	70	393	34	4	7
1957	DET	C	60	50	280	29	0	5
1958	DET	C	101	90	565	34	5	6
1959	DET	C	64	60	374	25	5	8
1960	DET	C	45	39	229	17	5	0
1960	CLE	C	30	27	163	17	2	1